1978freebornred
78 fj40 LE and 79 fj40 LE w/ stock ac
so since straight guys do pink this motor will be turd brown right?? hahaa
Big Gay 3FE Build
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To truly be mega-gay you need to quit saying supercharger and refer to it as a BLOWER.
I don't think I would ever let you paint one of my engines. But I did spit beer on my monitor the first time I saw the completed 2F in all it's glory. Hopefully they surprise you with something even gayer color-wise. But I would go turbo. Easier to plumb it up and I would think a 3FE would take to it better than a 2F would. What's this one going to go in?
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This thread has made my day . I am in the process of converting to 2F-E . Since I live in South Africa it is extremely difficult to import the necessary parts for the conversion from North America. ( still cannot get a cowl harness but have a pretty decent engine harness ) Lately it is getting more appealing to me to fit aftermarket ECU as I cannot get decent harnesses imported and some of the other components are lacking in quality .
A MAP sensor will also be advisable in a forced induction setup . Still wondering about AFM vs MAF .
Furthermore , my plan is to fit a low pressure turbo ( 0.3 bar / 5psi max ) . An aftermarket ECU should be better at handling such a setup (?) .
My biggest concern is reliability of aftermarket ECU's - is that a justifiable concern ( do not want to be stranded in the middle of Zambia with a faulty sensor or failed ecu - that is where the carb gets more appealing )
My 2F was rebuilt with Delta 250S cam , ARP conrod bolts , overbore 0.060" and I imported a 3F-E head that will be fitted . Thus it should be able to acccomodate a blower well.
So definitely subscribed .
A MAP sensor will also be advisable in a forced induction setup . Still wondering about AFM vs MAF .
Furthermore , my plan is to fit a low pressure turbo ( 0.3 bar / 5psi max ) . An aftermarket ECU should be better at handling such a setup (?) .
My biggest concern is reliability of aftermarket ECU's - is that a justifiable concern ( do not want to be stranded in the middle of Zambia with a faulty sensor or failed ecu - that is where the carb gets more appealing )
My 2F was rebuilt with Delta 250S cam , ARP conrod bolts , overbore 0.060" and I imported a 3F-E head that will be fitted . Thus it should be able to acccomodate a blower well.
So definitely subscribed .
HI Marshall
a recommendation : have a look at this ECU Spitronics - Engine Control Unit
it is what I am going to use and it is a superior system. You will have the advantage of the exchange rate in your favour making this ECU about $250 for something that you will be paying more than $1000 in the US.
If you take the kit that included harnesses , Map sensor , ECU, relays etc then the cost will be about $350 . These guys cut there teeth on Toyota engines and reliability so that we use their systems to go into remote parts of Africa .
a recommendation : have a look at this ECU Spitronics - Engine Control Unit
it is what I am going to use and it is a superior system. You will have the advantage of the exchange rate in your favour making this ECU about $250 for something that you will be paying more than $1000 in the US.
If you take the kit that included harnesses , Map sensor , ECU, relays etc then the cost will be about $350 . These guys cut there teeth on Toyota engines and reliability so that we use their systems to go into remote parts of Africa .
What about a megasquirt system?
Also, what about fluorescent colors on this next engine?
Finally, you need to decide if this is the driver or the receiver if it is ghey.
If it is the driver you need a PTO and great front bumper. If it is the receiver you need a large bore exhaust.
Just my 0.02
Best,
T
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Looking at the Microsquirt system. I like the fact it's compact and waterproof.
tucker74
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All you need is the 3FE engine harness and the ECU, don't go making it any harder than you have to with an aftermarket ECU
My conversion is linked below in my signature ...
Tucker
matt.mcinnes
2F-ETI
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All you need is the 3FE engine harness and the ECU, don't go making it any harder than you have to with an aftermarket ECU
Tucker
I don't know if the ECU is up to the task of a supercharger. Plus I really hate the 3FE engine management system.
Still lurking
Good to hear.
cruiserbrett
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dont think microsquirt has the ability to control the Air Idle Controller.
RockDoc said:You are planning to go custom on the ECU? Should be an interesting build.
By-pass that s***! Lol
My vote is for a red white and blue motor. AMARICA!
I'll be sticking with Grabber green, thank you.
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I'll be sticking with Grabber green, thank you.
Subscribed!
PabloCruise
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Exactly what I was thinking with all the talk of color...
