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I had a member ask how I did the resistor mod to my second O2 sensor, and it made me realize I didn't refer to where I found the idea. It is a youtube video, so I am posting it up.
Builds Beaten, built, 80 series rebuild thread (1 Viewer)
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I have had my Wits End battery disconnect in my hands for a few weeks now, and I must say, it is a really nice piece of hardware.
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I realized I had to do some work on the battery area while I was doing this install so I found an Interstate Megatron 27f battery locally after striking out at Costco.
I made a strap to go underneath it that I can grap with 2 hooks to get it in and out because it does not have a carry strap and the disconnect makes a super tight fit.
I made a strap to go underneath it that I can grap with 2 hooks to get it in and out because it does not have a carry strap and the disconnect makes a super tight fit.
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The disconnect comes with new cables which is good because mine were not so good. I also redid the wiring to my blue sea fuse block with braided shielding and heat shrink to match the disconnect wiring.
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The install should be easy but I have a lot of stuff cramped in there and those hige cables were tough to move around. I used my chain saw file to mod the fiberglass box so the cables ran better. I also switched to military style clamps, and the large bolt was too big for the fusible link (which is new too) so I had to file that too. I still have to figure out senders for the temp guage and put in an led strip for underhood lighting but the disconnect is very cool. The volt meter is going to be handy too.
Nice attention detail under the hood Dogfish, I like it
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Thanks! I still have a lot of going back and organizing to do. I think I remember @jcardona1 talking about doing wiring projects to completion when adding something new or it is a pain to go back to later. That is the exact mistake I have made and have a lot of catching up to do. Don't really want to try out my fire extinguisher (in the Wits End mount) on my bad wiring!
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It's been a really long time since I did an update to my build thread, probably because I havent done much to the 80. I did do about 3/4 of a very amateur wrap job in white. I really don't know if I will leave it white (and redo some spots) and finish or peel it off and go back to desert dune color. Time will tell. For now it is kind of white and sporting a Bowfin Cruisers roof rack.
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More importantly is the major change about to happen underhood. I have been running a TRD supercharger with a 3" pulley, methanol injection, and a small air to air intercooler. The truck has a lot of power and gives major grin factor but I just can't leave well enough alone. Tomorrow the supercharger comes off and I will be beginning a turbo build like I have dreamed of for a long time. My sister wants more power out of her 80 and is a paying customer so she gets the supercharger kit installed on her 80.
I am going with a borg warner efr 8374 twon scroll turbocharger, Haltech Elite 750 ecu, bosch 550cc injectors, supra pump, custom made 1 1/2" j-pipe turbo manifold of 304 stainless, and a Boomslang fabrication plug and play parallel harness.
To say I am excited is a huge understatement. I will try to chronicle the process and share my trials and triumphs as I go along.
Heres afew pics so far, plus the last look at the supercharged engine (sans intercooler) Paid for the turbo but dont have it yet. Waiting on injectors too plus lots of little stuff.
I am going with a borg warner efr 8374 twon scroll turbocharger, Haltech Elite 750 ecu, bosch 550cc injectors, supra pump, custom made 1 1/2" j-pipe turbo manifold of 304 stainless, and a Boomslang fabrication plug and play parallel harness.
To say I am excited is a huge understatement. I will try to chronicle the process and share my trials and triumphs as I go along.
Heres afew pics so far, plus the last look at the supercharged engine (sans intercooler) Paid for the turbo but dont have it yet. Waiting on injectors too plus lots of little stuff.
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Here's a teaser shot of the efr turbo. Very awesome piece.
Will you be running the Haltech as a full stand alone ecu? Or piggyback?
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It runs parallel with the factory ecu. Both receive inputs and the factory ecu thinks it is in control but the Haltech drives fuel and ignition. That way the cruise auto trans, guages, etc. function normally.
I was going to use an AEM patch harness to tap into all of the needed inputs (tons of work), but found they are now discontinued. I stumbled on Boomslang Fabrication while looking for a solution. I sent an inquiry and they said they had already done a harness for the 1fz-fe and could make me one in two days. Between not needing the AEM harness and not needing the Haltech universal harness, I come close to covering the cost of the Boomslang and it is pulg and play. The whole thing can come out and go back to stock easily.
Here is a link to their site. The Cruiser harness is not on their list but they will make one. I got mine in just a couple of days!
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...FjAAegQIBRAD&usg=AOvVaw2N8oo9wd8VMg_e50KeLr7R
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Do you think the stand alone ECU would benefit the TRD supercharger setup at all?
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I am obviously guessing but I really think yes. My intent was to install the Haltech and run it on my current setup but time just slipped away on me. I have committed to swapping this supercharger so I won't get a chance. The factory ecu is set up very conservatively and it runs through a narrow band O2 sensor. The Haltech is going to have its own wideband O2 sensor plus just being 20+ year newer technology. I think if I'd have known of the Boomslang plug and play option a while ago, it probably would have happened.
I will have to (get to?) roll the 80 on my trailer and tow it down to Force Engineering in Plainwell MI (about an hour+ away) to get it running and tuned. They have a 4 wheel dyno and they are Haltech reps so it should be exciting.
Let us know how the plug and play harness works out as the LC is not listed on their site. I would assume the hard part is figuring it out, with the easy part being repeat assembly. There’s about to be another couple of dozen turbo cruisers floating around!
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Will do. I will update this thread as I go and if all goes as planned, I'll do an overview of the whole thing in a separate thread so it will be easy to search.
@NLXTACY 's kit will will be sweet and I almost just held out for that but this has been a plan of mine for a couple of years now and I want to learn the process. Between the Wits End kit and the boomslang harness/Haltech ecu, it really ought to pull a
or even maybe out of the upgrade (from the base kit) to really big power numbers. There is still the injectors and fuel pump, but most everyone can handle that.I bet many or most wont need it because that base turbo kit over stock power will be huge.
Please document the install. With a setup like this is the check engine light still functional?
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I need to mention right now (should have already) that there would have been a slim to none chance of doing this without the awesome knowledge and input from @scottryana. Thanks buddy.
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Yes it should still send codes as before.
