High performance 2F engine a good idea for S. American odyssey?
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cruiser_guy
Out of Africa / North Africa
rockyklg said:
Good advice except for me A/C is an indispensable luxury. In places like Belize and the coasts along Mexico and Guatemala, Tikal etc etc. are VERY hot and humid. I added A/C to my truck just for being down here and it's on probably 95% of the time! I recommend it!
Tapage
Club 4X4 Panamá
cruiser_guy said:
2 votes for this strongly necesary option .. AC !
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Yeah, AC is definitely on my ever growing list. Currently my AC is, of course, not working. My truck is going to be truly badass, one of these days. I'm almost done with my body work. Rust is evil evil evil evil evil. I banished all the rust I could find with a grinder and welder, but it took three solid weeks of work.
sandcruiser
....back in the saddle again....
make that at least 3 votes for AC. I don't like it much, but I really dislike melting into my seat while stopped in line at a border.... no breeze, don't want the windows open (how many times do you want to say "no thanks" in one minute?), haven't had a shower and you have to deal with crossing said border... A/C may be the difference between actually losing your mind and keeping it all together.
Not to mention the times when you are stuck in a mozzie-infested somewhere and need to keep your windows closed....
or heck, just driving down the road and sick of wind noise.
Not to mention the times when you are stuck in a mozzie-infested somewhere and need to keep your windows closed....
or heck, just driving down the road and sick of wind noise.
cruiser_guy
Out of Africa / North Africa
Like Steve says, border crossings in Central America, especially with U.S./Canadian titled vehicles is a trying time. The SAT guys are not always fast, the lines are generally long (cargo goes through the same offices), folks go for coffee/lunch etc. without any backup and lunch can last 2 hours easily! Just hope that the tour bus is behind you not in front or you can add an hour at migration.
I've spent as much as 5 hours crossing from Honduras to El Salvador due to hitting everyones lunch break and having the tour buses arriving ahead of me! I've also gone from Guatemala to Honduras in about 45 minutes which is about as fast as you can expect.
A nice A/C equipped truck to jump into when your done is definitely a bonus!
I've spent as much as 5 hours crossing from Honduras to El Salvador due to hitting everyones lunch break and having the tour buses arriving ahead of me! I've also gone from Guatemala to Honduras in about 45 minutes which is about as fast as you can expect.
A nice A/C equipped truck to jump into when your done is definitely a bonus!
South American Oddessy 2f Engine
Hi All, I am new to the list and have not yet got pics of my car. I do think I can offer some advice as far as performance and south america. First because my FJ60 has a true HP engine and also because I live in Bolivia. Last year I traveled to Santa Cruz in the eastern part of the country, 38-42 C will melt you down in minutes so you must get and AC in your car. On the other hand if you plan to cross the Andes towards Chile or Peru, your heater better work. I recorded -12 C on one of my travels. Going to Peru or Chile from Bolivia will make you go up to 4788mt ASL thats around 12000ft.
Although I have I have a DUI, Headers, Pt Plugs, Electric Fan, Performance Carb....etc and all this power is much needed when driving at high altitudes. My truck puts out a sweat even though it is really powerful. As far a fuel goes, you can readilly get
good 87 octane fuel and also premium fuel everywhere. My truck definately, positively, absolutely works better with low octane fuel. I have tried this over and over. Also good to know is someone where ever you are so try to find friends or friends of friends where ever you go. Contact me ofline so I can give you my references so you can contact me when you are in town, stranded or having too much fun.
I will post pics of my Animal Plante sponsored truck soon.
Rique.
Hi All, I am new to the list and have not yet got pics of my car. I do think I can offer some advice as far as performance and south america. First because my FJ60 has a true HP engine and also because I live in Bolivia. Last year I traveled to Santa Cruz in the eastern part of the country, 38-42 C will melt you down in minutes so you must get and AC in your car. On the other hand if you plan to cross the Andes towards Chile or Peru, your heater better work. I recorded -12 C on one of my travels. Going to Peru or Chile from Bolivia will make you go up to 4788mt ASL thats around 12000ft.
Although I have I have a DUI, Headers, Pt Plugs, Electric Fan, Performance Carb....etc and all this power is much needed when driving at high altitudes. My truck puts out a sweat even though it is really powerful. As far a fuel goes, you can readilly get
good 87 octane fuel and also premium fuel everywhere. My truck definately, positively, absolutely works better with low octane fuel. I have tried this over and over. Also good to know is someone where ever you are so try to find friends or friends of friends where ever you go. Contact me ofline so I can give you my references so you can contact me when you are in town, stranded or having too much fun.
I will post pics of my Animal Plante sponsored truck soon.
Rique.
