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You’re doing great work! This is about to be my template if I decide for sure to go this route. I will definitely have questions for you.

Made some progress overnight while on baby duty: Wiring “finished up” (it’s never really finished is it?) Trans cooler Rad and AC condenser mounted Hoses Power steering completed Air intake done.

Couple teaser pics.

Yes luckily!

Were you able to install them with the motor still in the chassis?

Speed engineering swap headers installed. Good clearance all around now.

lol. That was far from expert help. I had a ton of help from others with my swap, so I’m happy to help. I’m glad you got it running.

Quick and dirty wiring video:

Neighbors loved me at 10:40PM 😂

Man! You’re cruising right along! Very exciting and it sounds awesome!

First start! Still a ways to go but she’s alive and sounds healthy

100% - Matt’s been a great help along the way here.

You’ve got the right attitude and you’re blazing a trail for all us on the sidelines. Keep the great work up! I know I’m taking tons of notes and accumulating parts to do the same swap on my 80 with a hole in the block…

I’m going to heat wrap them and yes I’m in talks with Tor, he’s looking into my exact combo and fitment at the moment. It’s still a very new kit and some growing pains are to be expected. If a $300 set of headers is the answer to shoving a giant...

Man, you’re jamming great progress and making me want to move my timeline up!

Orientation of the motor mounts:

Was finally able to start tearing out the 1FZ.

Now you’re speaking my language

New CJ Tatton front driveshaft came in. Double Cardon and a significantly narrower body. Should see any clearance issues.

Installed the Tanks Inc. electric in-tank fuel pump needed for the 3F-E I put in my 68' FJ40. I have an external electric pump for sale if anyone wants it.

Started it! …kind of. I ran out of juice from trying on a battery that’s been sitting but it was nice to hear it fire up. The mic doesn’t work very well sitting on the seat 🤣

Developed a leak into the cab from my clutch master cylinder. Assuming it was pitted up inside I picked up a new Aisin from one of the vendors here. (OEM clutch masters are NLA.) When I got it apart the inside of the bore was spotless because I...

Rebuilt my tire carrier today. True value hardware store, matched the diameter of the upper mount with 6” bolt. Bronze bushing and washer. Cut original shaft down, welded bolt to the shaft and assembled upper hinge. Then I welded 2 2”...

1. 1993 FZJ80, blue slate color code. 2. Brandon 3. Canyon Cruiser (bought in Canyon, TX) 4. 277,353 5. Mods: general maintenance and baselining. Will lift 30mm and add 33s 6. How the truck is used: Daily driver, family and dog hauler, hunting...

This is great information, thank you for sharing!