Damn! Looking good.
Good call on the two separate compressors. Better than running the ARB twin compressor unit anyway. Found those ran really hot and you dont have any redundancy.
I always thought SPODs only worked on the JK Wranglers. Do they have a set up that does not include a touch screen for the switches? ie they work with manual switches?
Also, did you have to change the bell housing or input shaft of your gearbox to fit the new motor? I assume you're running the stock H150F that came in your 80 originally?
Thanks and yes I do have the universal spods. Although, I did play with the switch placement for their universal kit. And I couldn't find anywhere I was comfortable with in the 80. What sold me on the touch screen version was a few things.
You can add another interface to the existing system which I plan to do in the rear.
You can dim the lights (Great for night camping) and or strobe.
You can Control it remotely. I've installed it before in one of my Jeeps, and I love it! It's a great kit and great quality.
I got another transmission because of gearing. the FT pulls real strong and between the H150 and 151, the only major difference is 1st gear. Since I have almost double the power with this stock motor, I decided with the taller gears in the 151, it's going to pull better. And sure enough it did.
The bellhousing I borrowed from my old 150 trans. They are interchangeable. Input shaft is also the same IIRC.
As it sits now. It has the 1HD-FT motor mated to H151 trans and split case. 4:11 gears. ARBs front and rear controlled from the factory switch. The front has some play in it. I'm planning to tear it down and go over it. I hope it's not a bent housing.
I'm also building another 80 very similarly. This one is from Dubai. But I'm converting from gas to diesel on this one.
What did you use for insulator in the headliner that made the truck super quiet? I'd love to find a way to bring the interior noise level down a bit for long highway trips.
So I used the Dynamat and Dynaliner for everything. The body, doors inside out, Firewall inside out. Added a lot of weight to the vehicle and a little prices. But Worth the cost in my book! I can't hear the motor or anyone outside. It's crazy for 20 year old vehicle!
On the progress side of things, We got the catch-can all plumbed and fixed the oil pressure gauge problem I had. Ended up being a bad gauge. It was new but faulty so the dealer honored it.
Getting closer and closer!
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