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Thanks, I appreciate that. I did an aluminum roof top tent rack for my ford pickup as the first aluminum welding project (its in this build thread somewhere).Impressive for your second project
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Thanks, I appreciate that. I did an aluminum roof top tent rack for my ford pickup as the first aluminum welding project (its in this build thread somewhere).Impressive for your second project
The factory condenser still fits on the front of the core support. Figured I would reuse it since the system for mounting is already there. I have a tentative plan to mount a small 10 pusher fan to the front like D.I.Y Pusher Fan on 60 - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/d-i-y-pusher-fan-on-60.1073074/Wow, this looks really nice Nic.
What are your plans for the AC condenser? Custom built condenser in the space above your intercooler? Sorry if you have already discussed this, I may have missed it.
@LyndenCruiser79 I'm connecting the dots now. Saw your cruiser scream past me on the freeway near Ferndale. R2.8 makes sense...Just caught up on your build! Well done... that radiator/intercooler is a beautiful work of art. I am just putting the finishing touches on my R2.8 conversion in my '87 HJ61... she has been my daily driver for a whole 5 days now! : )
Thanks for the pics of your exhaust, and the tip on that DOC delete pipe... all great stuff as I am designing my exhaust system now... shes just dumping under the engine compartment at the moment lol.
Great work, a true inspiration. Give me a shout if you are ever up in Whatcom County.
Thats awesome! Yeah, the new motor is really growing on me, truth be told, acceleration up to 40ish doesnt feel terribly different then the 12HT diesel I had before but the R2.8 really shines in 5th! Almost seems limitless... kinda wished I had a 6th gear lol@LyndenCruiser79 I'm connecting the dots now. Saw your cruiser scream past me on the freeway near Ferndale. R2.8 makes sense...
This is good to know. The 6L80e does have a .67 ratio 6th gear.Thats awesome! Yeah, the new motor is really growing on me, truth be told, acceleration up to 40ish doesnt feel terribly different then the 12HT diesel I had before but the R2.8 really shines in 5th! Almost seems limitless... kinda wished I had a 6th gear lol