Builds 2018 GCC Spec 79 Series 1HD-FTE + H152 - The Camel

[jomelo]

Looks fantastic. Not sure what else to say. Moving along nicely.

 

[SNLC]

Looks fantastic. Not sure what else to say. Moving along nicely.

Working on getting us the top mount intercooler, last of the engine parts needed too. Oh ya and the ARB.

Bed mounts will be built and tacked on in a day or two. Six left on the bed, four are half built. Will do final welding on all bed and cab mounts when we pull the cab to slide the FTE/H152 in there.

Cheers

 

[gifu]

Very nice work. Very cool.
Except…. Top mount intercooler? Why?
For all the amazing detailed work… and I say this with great respect for the work being performed… it feels like a top mount is a punt.

 

[SNLC]

Very nice work. Very cool.
Except…. Top mount intercooler? Why?
For all the amazing detailed work… and I say this with great respect for the work being performed… it feels like a top mount is a punt.

VDJ79 hood with factory scoop.

There is more in the works that I am sure will be cause for debate, opinions or arguments but I am holding off on that info for now.

We are doing a top mount to make the factory hood scoop functional. I would like to have it by engine mock up time which is soonish.

Cheers

 

[gifu]

I’ll stand by my statement.
Top mount heat soak.

But I’m sure it will look clean and sano

 

[SNLC]

I’ll stand by my statement.
Top mount heat soak.

But I’m sure it will look clean and sano

I don’t disagree with front vs top argument. Still any intercooler is generally better than none. As long as EGTs are where they should be,

Can’t always fit a front mount too, not saying that is the case here but go check out our HDJ45 build. Never going to happen on a front mount without major body mods.

Give it time, I am sure you will have more to say.

Cheers

 

[coldtaco]

I don’t disagree with front vs top argument. Still any intercooler is generally better than none. As long as EGTs are where they should be,

Can’t always fit a front mount too, not saying that is the case here but go check out our HDJ45 build. Never going to happen on a front mount without major body mods.

Give it time, I am sure you will have more to say.

Cheers

have you checked out PDI's front mount intercoolers? I used the one for the first gen HZ powered 75 series. it comes with a ac stuff relocation kit, which you may or may not be able to use in your application.

 

[jomelo]

have you checked out PDI's front mount intercoolers? I used the one for the first gen HZ powered 75 series. it comes with a ac stuff relocation kit, which you may or may not be able to use in your application.

We used a PDI front mount on my other FTE. It was alright. There is still a lot to work out with this build. It’s not going to be “just a top mount intercooler.”

 

[gifu]

I don’t disagree with front vs top argument. Still any intercooler is generally better than none. As long as EGTs are where they should be,

Can’t always fit a front mount too, not saying that is the case here but go check out our HDJ45 build. Never going to happen on a front mount without major body mods.

Give it time, I am sure you will have more to say.

Cheers

It’s a tight fit… but you can fit a front mount in a 40 with a 1HX motor.
No air conditioning… though I think I could fit it.

Continue on! Your work is looking great.

 

[SNLC]

It’s a tight fit… but you can fit a front mount in a 40 with a 1HX motor.
No air conditioning… though I think I could fit it.

Continue on! Your work is looking great.

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Cheers

 

[SNLC]

Last of the bed mounts fabricated.


Might cut the leg off this one for rear bumper mounting purposes.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

Still in the shop at quarter to nine but wrapping it up and thought this was a cool time for a pic.

Cheers

 

[2fpower]

Those mounts are beautiful. Did you make those from scratch, or did you start with something premade?

 

[coldtaco]

Was wondering what to do with these fiber washers I guess I should install them

 

[SNLC]

Those mounts are beautiful. Did you make those from scratch, or did you start with something premade?

All the bed mounts are made from scratch.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

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[SNLC]

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[SNLC]

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[gifu]

Mmmmmmmmmm h152

 

[SNLC]

Cheers