it's my 80 that's Baja Bound.. (2 Viewers)

[Jrob80]

I found the thread below to be helpfull:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/354347-p0171-landtanks-maf-2.html

Finally he takes off the air filter canister cover and removes the air duct. Everything is cool. No issues. He does notice that there is what looks like a very thin coating of black soot on the throttle body so he cleans that out. Then he takes a look at the sensor of the MAF. Its coated with the same black soot. He sprays it down and re-installs everything, does nothing else. CEL is gone.

I had the P0171 code come up right after I orderd Landtanks MAF so I knew it wasn't that But after reading the thread it helped. Good Luck!

 

[80BajaBound]

I found the thread below to be helpfull:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/354347-p0171-landtanks-maf-2.html



I had the P0171 code come up right after I orderd Landtanks MAF so I knew it wasn't that But after reading the thread it helped. Good Luck!

Thanks! I found that my sensor was bad and swapped it out. She runs great and got rid of the "tractor tick" at idle.

 

[CreeperSleeper]

You are going to love those shocks! I want a set so badly...

 

[80BajaBound]

Genright Hood Louvers installed

I installed some hood louvers to get some air moving under my hood. Space is at a premium when you have 2 batteries and a supercharger jammed under the hood. I've noticed a moderate drop in temps with regards to coolant, around 3-8 degrees although it's not that hot here anymore.

The installation was a breeze. I didn't take nearly as many precautions or pictures as most would like, mainly because my buddy who's shop I was at kept busting my balls about covering this and taping that and oh... where's my camera. So I left it alone.

My tools list includes:
Drill
rivet gun
rivets
jig saw
welding blanket (protect under the hood) plastic or paper sheet works too
painters tape
tape measure

I took 2 measurements for placement. One from the base of the hood measuring to the front (17") and mark a horizontal line. The other from the side of the hood measure towards the middle of the hood 4", draw your vertical line and make sure it intersects with your previously drawn horizontal line. You now have a corner marked and can start to measure out your cut.

The Genright louvers have a 1/4" lip you need to compensate for. I measured 3/8" in from my sketches previously mentioned. I drilled 4 holes in each corner and then started cutting. After the hole in your hood is complete you should file the edges down throw some paint on it to protect from corrosion. After the paint dried I drilled holes for the rivets. This is where I made my mistake. I drilled all 8 holes but after riviting 3 spots I noticed all the previously drilled holes are off a bit. This is from the louver flattening out after the first 3 rivets. I suggest drilling and riveting 2 corners and 1 on the opposite side middle position before drilling the other holes. Once you finish the rivets, you are done. Repeat on the other side. Piece of cake.

NOTE: GenRight louvers come unfinished aluminum. Use high heat paint or have them powder coated. I'm finding this out the hard way...

 

[fjc8871]

damn nice!! i want to do this mod too. any engine temp readings before and after? i remember you were running hot. my avg temp is in the low 190 range. i have an aux fan when the ac is on that keeps temps below 200.

 

[80BajaBound]

Thanks! It wasn't uncommon for me to cruise on the highway at 205*- 217* per the scangauge. So far the highest temp I've seen has been 200*, but it's uncharacteristically cool here.

I just installed a JDM aux fan as well. I followed Romers install including the switch location. I accidently bought one with a LED on the end of it. It worked when the fan didn't but now that the fan works, the LED doesn't.

 

[1973Guppie]

I got genright louvers as well but mine are longer and I also got one for above the radiator. Mine came powdercpated?

 

[80BajaBound]

I got genright louvers as well but mine are longer and I also got one for above the radiator. Mine came powdercpated?

Where the frick were you when I asked.... https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/506459-any-experience-man-fre-hood-louvers.html

I would have drove over and checked it out!

 

[1973Guppie]

have not installed them yet, have them sitting around, in my to do list parts pile.

You should of painted them pink.

Noah

 

[80BajaBound]

JDM fan install

I ordered a JDM aux fan from Dan at American Toyota, thanks Dan. I followed Romer's install (https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/160331-jdm-aux-fan-install-doesnt-get-easier.html). Only I complicated it due to my electrical prowess.... or um uhh.... lack there of. I didn't read where he added a fusible link, I opted to. It's probably overkill and not needed - but I had it in the garage and figured I'd put it to use. I'd also like to find a Toyota connector and replace my current set up.

I went wheeling in the Anza Borrego desert, my temps never got above 195 while the fan was on. The last time I wheeled I was in the 210-230 range. Moral of the story here....
If you are supercharged and run dual batteries, I highly suggest this very easy mod.

 

[80BajaBound]

Jegs oil catch can installed

1/2 a job. Cut a 3/4'" off your PCV hose and install with hose clamps. It took 5 minutes. Right now it's suspended by the rigidity of the hose. The particular model I ordered (JEGS Performance Products 52205 JEGS Air Oil Separator) came with a mounting bracket, I just need to bend some scrap to mount it to something.

Something interesting I've observed. Notice how much oil is in the catch can. This is after aprox 500 freeway miles and aprox 20 miles off road. Does this seem excessive? I've read where people empty their cans after every oil change. At this pace I'll be emptying it every 1000 - 1500 miles.

 

[Wheelingnoob]

1/2 a job. Cut a 3/4'" off your PCV hose and install with hose clamps. It took 5 minutes. Right now it's suspended by the rigidity of the hose. The particular model I ordered (JEGS Performance Products 52205 JEGS Air Oil Separator) came with a mounting bracket, I just need to bend some scrap to mount it to something.

Something interesting I've observed. Notice how much oil is in the catch can. This is after aprox 500 freeway miles and aprox 20 miles off road. Does this seem excessive? I've read where people empty their cans after every oil change. At this pace I'll be changing it every 1000 - 1500 miles.

I do not have one yet but that seems like a lot for that amount of millage.

 

[bajaphile]

Nice build man.

Too bad all the roads are being paved in Baja... You better get down there before they are finished

 

[80BajaBound]

Nice build man.

Too bad all the roads are being paved in Baja... You better get down there before they are finished

Thanks!
I think this thread should be renamed
I've only been to Baja twice in this truck. And in it's current state, I fear I'll attract some unwanted attention.
I had no intentions of doing any rock crawling - until I did some rock crawling and got hooked.

 

[VanGo]

Looking good Mike.

 

[Bendcruiser]

Like many before me, I've taken the plunge. After only 3 weeks of looking I coughed up $6500 on a 1 owner SoCal 97 factory locked Cruiser w/ 203k on the clock. I've attached some before and after pics after just 2 weeks of owning it. I've been really busy....

Nice upgrades,did you buy it from Snoop! Welcome.

 

[mountaincoolcruiser]

Just wondering where you got your ATX Wheels. Having a hard time finding the 16x8 for an 80 series.

 

[94SRUNNER]

In regards to your oil separator, I get a similar amount of oil in mine. Better there in than caked in the intake manifold. I figure a rebuild of the head is due soon, i.e.; new valve seals in particular, but in the interim, I will just add a little here and there.

BTW...did you ever find a solution to your CEL (code 171 i believe)?

Great build!

 

[80BajaBound]

Looking good Mike.

Thanks Josh!

Nice upgrades,did you buy it from Snoop! Welcome.

Thanks! I actually I bought it from a white guy named Tom...

Just wondering where you got your ATX Wheels. Having a hard time finding the 16x8 for an 80 series.

I bought 4 in oct '10 from Discount Tire then tried to buy a 5th a few weeks later..... I was told they were "on back order indefinitely". So I sold them for 2 surfboards and an old pop up trailer and bought some cheap OEM's to beat on. I had the same "Chamber" wheels on a gray Tundra - they looked awesome.

In regards to your oil separator, I get a similar amount of oil in mine. Better there in than caked in the intake manifold. I figure a rebuild of the head is due soon, i.e.; new valve seals in particular, but in the interim, I will just add a little here and there.

BTW...did you ever find a solution to your CEL (code 171 i believe)?

Great build!

Thanks
Ahmen not in the IM. I had a new top end done with the SC install less than 10k - I do have 215k on the clock. Should I be worried with the amount?

I did find a solution - it was a bad sensor. A local member with a similar set up (sc and landtank MAF) swapped sensors and his truck acted the same. I bought a new sensor and all is well.

 

[80BajaBound]

New ARB dual compressor installed

I picked one of these babies a few months back. I finally got it installed just before SnT. So far it works well. I did happen to test out the thermal protection as I tried to filll 8 37" tires in 30 minutes - I got through 7 and she shut off. I thought I blew a fuse and wasn't looking forward to replacing it as they're tucked in the bottom of the pillar next to the passenger seat. While unloading from SnT - I bumped the switch and the compressor fired up - I'm not gonna lie - I jumped. But was relieved I didn't have to dig those fuses out of their home.

The install directions are pretty straight forward - it took a few hours. This is the first thing I've ever welded. Yes, I welded it at an angle on purpose. I had to clear the top of my drawer system. It was better than fabbing a spacer and sourcing new hardware. Pics for proof...