Re: your fuel economy, that’s about the same as I get with my HZJ78.
A 77 with a roof rack and fat old 33s should be around the same as a nice troopy, right?
I got to do a shakedown run yesterday. A buddy and I went on an overnight adventure into the back country. Many things worked well, others need adjusting, exactly the way any shakedown should go, right?
First off, I need to turn back the fuel. It got more noticeable as I increased in altitude (maxed out at around 1600 meters, which is about 3300 feet or so) but even at 1100m where I spend most of my time, I can lay down black smoke at will. Anytime I floor it, I can see it out the left mirror. And once up to speed, under load, ie hill etc, I can ease the throttle up to a certain point, and have a clear exhaust, but as soon as I give a little too much at one time, she spouts, and with a corresponding change in the sound of the valve train, to more of a clatter. I've driven small JDM diesels for a long time as I've said previously, and through the rockies as well as on the flats, so I'm in tune with what is normal, what lugging is, and what it can do. My opinion is this is overfueling. I've also come to the conclusion that I really like this platform, and if I'm going to keep it long term, I'm going to need some forced induction. Not right away, but in a couple of years when I get everything else where I want it. But for now... need to get it running optimally. I also need an EGT gauge, although my left rear view mirror is working pretty well for now. I'm going to run a few tests after backing off the fuel, once I figure out which one it is.
Is an OEM high altitude compensator something that is retrofittable I wonder, or not worth the effort? I guess a turbo is somewhat of an HAC isn't it.
Anyways, back to the shakedown. One thing I didn't mention, is I was towing. Yes, I know. These things can't tow in the rockies, etc etc. Sure they can. If an ILTIS can tow my trailer, then so can my truck. Best guess is just under a thousand pounds fully laden. "Like it isn't even there" until the steepest of hills. Then every single gram makes a difference.
And a pic from my buddy for good measure, the first bit of "wheeling" for this rig. LOL
Just getting started, but at least its out of the garage, and getting dirty...