Build The Architect's '77 FJ40

[knuckle47]

@GA Architect you know…when it works, it stays. I was recently turned on to a set of headers and exhaust system as a complete unit…top to bottom.. It really is a super nice set of parts. I will likely be ordering a set , but….my intake and exhaust as it is, is performing flawlessly and I just hate to break it down which means undoing my hard earned perfect running EFI…

It may not mean anything beyond superstition but in my 65 years of “tinkering” I have watched things like this go south right in front of my eyes. In other words, I’d hate to jinx it

 

[4Cruisers]

I run an FJ60 big cap dizzy, so the Sniper timing isn't accurate.

Glad to see the distributor is still doing well.

 

[GA Architect]

@GA Architect you know…when it works, it stays. I was recently turned on to a set of headers and exhaust system as a complete unit…top to bottom.. It really is a super nice set of parts. I will likely be ordering a set , but….my intake and exhaust as it is, is performing flawlessly and I just hate to break it down which means undoing my hard earned perfect running EFI…

It may not mean anything beyond superstition but in my 65 years of “tinkering” I have watched things like this go south right in front of my eyes. In other words, I’d hate to jinx it

I was one of the first to purchase the Trimeki header....then later, went ahead and purchased the exhaust system too. It sure is a good looking system and some serious craftsmanship! But, like you, I can't bring myself to redo something that is performing so well. Eh, when the time comes and it is needed, I have the Whole Enchilada!!!!

 

[GA Architect]

Glad to see the distributor is still doing well.

You and I both! Heck, I don't think I've cracked that sucker open since I installed it back in January, 2020. What type of service interval (cap & rotor) do those have?

 

[4Cruisers]

You and I both! Heck, I don't think I've cracked that sucker open since I installed it back in January, 2020. What type of service interval (cap & rotor) do those have?

I'm not sure, it's been so long since I sold my '84 FJ60. I'll check my maintenance spreadsheet later this morning. I don't think I've replaced the cap and rotor on the FJ60 distributor that's installed in my '76 FJ40 since I initially refurbished it - it's been more than 10 years, but I don't drive it much.