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Offline vantagetes

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Oh no, what did I do?
« on: October 08, 2011, 10:45:41 AM »
This might have been a big mistake.  :o



Offline morerpmfred

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Re: Oh no, what did I do?
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2011, 01:17:34 PM »
It is only a mistake if you do not put it in your jeep. hmmmm 6 litre? and nv4500.

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Re: Oh no, what did I do?
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2011, 02:01:16 PM »

You got a smokin deal on those items Klapper. You don't have to use it anytime soon , but it'll come in handy one day. My garage is full of crap that I've purchased in the hopes of one day using for something .
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Re: Oh no, what did I do?
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2011, 03:45:14 PM »
It is only a mistake if you do not put it in your jeep. hmmmm 6 litre? and nv4500.

Yeah Six Liters of Doom. It's the 315HP version with 370ft/lbs of torque...with emissions and manifolds. I'm going to run w/o emissions and shorty headers so I have to build prepared for 400ish HP. I will probably look into running some sort of programmable tuner to keep the power down for now.

The price was so good I couldn't pass it up; I basically paid what the transmission (brand new) with shipping would be worth. Plus I couldn't think of any reason why not to. Besides you know, kissing my tcase, HP 'turdy and driveshafts goodbye. Now I'm hoping for a mild winter so it won't be -26 in my garage again!

Lots of work to do.
-Radiator, hoses, steam system, electric fans, shroud, wiring
-Engine + tcase mounts
-Atlas/StaK/D300, do I want passenger or driver side drop (ie, what axle am I going with), also changes exhaust routing
-Front axle, steering, track bar
-Air intake system (air box, tubing, possibly run LS1 intake manifold which gains hood clearance and hp but loses low end torque)
-Frame/cage?
-PCM marriage (run Jeep computer in tandem to allow gauge cluster to work, add in tachometer converter)
-Add fuel regulator, larger tank

At this point I'll be looking at tube fenders and some gnarly sized tires with hydro steer.

I think I'm going to stay with a driver side drop, truss the HP D30, stay on 33s for the winter and pray the 231 doesn't blow up.

Offline Raspberry

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Re: Oh no, what did I do?
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2011, 03:59:13 PM »
and pray the 231 doesn't blow up.

Take pics for us when it does  ;D
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Re: Oh no, what did I do?
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2011, 09:39:02 AM »
Now I'm hoping for a mild winter so it won't be -26 in my garage again!

Great score!  Farmers almanac says it's going to be the coldest winter in 20 years!
I just can’t resist a good mud hole!  🤦

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Re: Oh no, what did I do?
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2011, 07:29:13 PM »
Great score!  Farmers almanac says it's going to be the coldest winter in 20 years!

I heard that. Luckily I have an ace in the hole; 80,000 square feed of heated shop space

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Re: Oh no, what did I do?
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2011, 10:22:32 PM »
 I am going to guess that you are working for Kidco because that is not the Finning Calgary Shop. 
Why does your Jeep say Toyota on it?
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Re: Oh no, what did I do?
« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2011, 10:30:51 PM »
I will do show and tell as well. here is my crew pulling the 3516 out of a 793D, at the COE Red Deer, that engine is about 3 stories up. we needed to clear the cab to get it on the floor.

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Re: Oh no, what did I do?
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2011, 12:11:22 PM »
I am going to guess that you are working for Kidco because that is not the Finning Calgary Shop. 

Good guess, you got it.

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Re: Oh no, what did I do?
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2011, 11:06:19 PM »
Divorced the engine and transmission and put the enine up on a stand. Any idea how much of a PITA it is to try to find M10x1.5x120 bolts to fit through the stand? Especially in grade 8+? Solution: use grinder to trim down tubes on stand, use M10x1.5x80 grade 12 bolts  ;D

After the engine was on the stand I pulled off the coil packs and exhaust manifolds/EGR.


Next step was to pour on the degreaser and wear out a couple SOS pads.


Looking much better, but still have some work to do.
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Re: Oh no, what did I do?
« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2011, 09:15:07 PM »
Looking good dude! Let me know if you need a grease monkey to hand you tools or beers! Would love the experience!
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Offline JJonesee

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Re: Oh no, what did I do?
« Reply #12 on: October 24, 2011, 09:40:52 PM »
Im trudging through the wiring/plumbing now.  you got a heck of a deal..

If you want me to try it out for you I could!
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Offline Darkcalling

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Re: Oh no, what did I do?
« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2011, 02:59:54 PM »
I second firstimers idea I would be love to come and absorb intel off this project as I have a similar goal and lighter is better more horses are a bonus :)
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Re: Oh no, what did I do?
« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2011, 09:28:20 PM »
I will do show and tell as well. here is my crew pulling the 3516 out of a 793D, at the COE Red Deer, that engine is about 3 stories up. we needed to clear the cab to get it on the floor.



Whats a set of them "axel stands" worth?  ;D

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