Recent content by chkn

For my swap I have the water pump outlet running through the rear heater core always and have the front heater core like factory. It works well and haven't noticed any interior temperature problems.

I need to dig in deeper to see what exactly is happening. I haven’t set up HPTuners to record while it’s been occurring. But it’s on the list to investigate.

Something to consider… My 3FE radiator cools my 4.8l no problems until ambient temperature is around or over 85 and I want to drive 80mph on the freeway with the AC on. It will maintain temperature for 20 miles or so then start to run warmer after everything is thoroughly heat soaked until I...

I modified the factory FJ80 airbox to use a 4” elbow.

I need to air up the tires to a more road worthy pressure. I think the Autozone power steering pump is dead, because it intermittently works. I need to plumb the crankcase vent on the passenger valve cover to the intake because currently it’s an unmetered air leak that whistles 🤣. Need to order...

Took my first test drive.

So we’re mostly up to date. Truck has been torn down in the driveway for almost six months. It’s taking longer than anticipated mostly because I work on it one or two days a week on the weekend in the evenings and my motivation has been lacking 😂 Butttt I sorted out the fuel lines. Put the...

Modified the factory airbox so that it wasn't overly restrictive. Now has a 4" inlet.

I live a dual life... Mostly on Irate but every now and again hop on Mud. 😂

Needed some of my sanity back so I moved to the engine and accessories. I believed the engine and accessories would fit without too much issue and I was mostly right. Plenty of clearance for the alternator but not so much room for the power steering. Measuring the space that I have to work...

Pulled the factory under hood harness out and stripped out some unnecessary wires.... Then started to do the same with the Chevy wiring...

Started placing the engine with the engine mounts that came in the Marks kit.

Busted out the grinder and got to work on removing the factory engine mounts.

Since I have a 2wd transmission the output shaft needs to be trimmed down to match the length of a 4WD output. I decided why not and 3d printed a cut guide so I could trim it fairly true. Not that it really matters but it was fun to make.