I can get 300 miles out of a tank pretty consistently when I'm doing highway miles. 33s with a 1.75" lift and 300K+ miles. 1997 Collector's Edition. I never go over 70mph....but it can easily.
What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend?
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JayMo1
GOLD Star
Never go over 70… that would take me forever to get to the mountain trails which are 90-120 minutes north of mostly highway driving… so, mostly NOT under 70 on the highway. Between that and 35s and 2.5” … whopping 10mpg and I always fill up before my trip odometer reads 200-miles because it is off between 10-20%.
Awesome! Thanks @chuckc32I have the compressor getting power off the house battery. I got the switch pro’s harness for arb compressors and plugged it up to the Auxbeam box in the engine bay. Here’s the harness I used
Quick Connect Harness for ARB Compressors
SDHQ's quick connect harness for ARB Compressorssdhqoffroad.com
Mine ended up surviving two trips pulling a trailer loaded with furniture and appliances across 255mi and 2 mtn passes. But boy howdy with 35s does it ever feel tired. Kept an eye on coolant temps and fuel trims the whole time. It must be decently healthy because at all load ranges within the map it seems to be within 4% of 0 trim. It's just gutless, I let it eat on the passes watching to see what it would do. 206 to 210 degrees most of the time under heavy load and a brief moment of 217 but it never ran away. As soon as I go back to cruising on flat ground it settles right back at 195 and mostly just stays there. This is far from my first time towing with it and far from my first time pushing it hard, towed plenty at or above 6k lbs when I was in Arizona but my first time watching it do its thing with the TOYOBD scan tool.
hisandhers80s
SILVER Star
Getting my rebuild harness adjusted and I found that one of the wires pulled out of a connector for one of the fuel injectors. I extended the wires so it is not in danger pulling the wire out again and got everything re-installed. Also, put the last coat of the clear coat on the valve cover. I don’t think it turned out too bad for a rattle can job and my first attempt at something like this. Last, I got the alternator and distributor back in as well.
This thing needs a turbo
Lose the scan!! haha. Ignorance is bliss. It might be slow but those temps are completely normal and what should be expected. It cools down when needed after heating up in those tougher conditions.
Who makes that aux beam switch panel holder? I assume it goes into the ash tray hole?
Put her to work today. Picked up my very heavy sailboat from my buddy’s barn where I store it 25 miles from home. Brought it home for some spring cleaning and to install some new equipment and lines.
I use the Trip meter for Oil changes... Let's me know to add a quart around 800 mi. mark.
Thrills on wheels. Yes it’s a press in fit. Been holding strong for a year or so
Played around with LASERS... This is my retro bumper concept. Still a work in progress.
Here's roughly what it should look like when all done.
Here's roughly what it should look like when all done.
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hisandhers80s
SILVER Star
Probably would upgrade the transmission to the A750 before a turbo since this is more of a trail rig, but certainly tempted by a turbo!This thing needs a turbo
SteelHunterFJ80
SILVER Star
Your 80 is super clean.... nice lines and looks well cared for
Ya, I'm thinking the same thing.
Installed some lights under the hood!
Had the front axels and knuckles redone. Both diffs fluid changed.
Then rewired the lightbar that worked half the time, sprayed her down, and loaded her up for Turkey season that starts tomorrow. Hopefully some real pics tomorrow.
Then rewired the lightbar that worked half the time, sprayed her down, and loaded her up for Turkey season that starts tomorrow. Hopefully some real pics tomorrow.
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Also sanded and repainted Reece hitch with bedliner
Amazing time at Porsche Track Experience at Barber Motorsports Park. Museum was pretty cool as well.