What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (76 Viewers)
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Yes, took 2 qts/ 2 coats
Technically this started on thursday and sort of finished tuesday.
Tore out that stupid A442f auto trans and put in an h151f.
Couple of missing parts. Got the wrong drive shafts. Front won't fit. And there is a different transfer shift stick. So it's staying in high range and the center diff is locked to drive around right now.
This is such a pleasure to drive now.
Rides and pulls like a tank. But man I love it.
Tore out that stupid A442f auto trans and put in an h151f.
Couple of missing parts. Got the wrong drive shafts. Front won't fit. And there is a different transfer shift stick. So it's staying in high range and the center diff is locked to drive around right now.
This is such a pleasure to drive now.
Rides and pulls like a tank. But man I love it.
ToyotaDon
I am here
One of the local CSC members showed me his old Y-Pipe off his 80 and how very restrictive the 2 tubes leading into the single pipe transition become. The 2 pipes are squeezed down to 50% of thier diameter and are seperated until they meet with the single tube. We chop-sawed the old pipe to show this feature.
Following the old adage of "the more air in and the more air out" leads to better performance and gas mileage, I took his advise and looked into the Magnaflow 23120 pipe. This is 404 Stainless that also incorporates the first catalytic converter. As you can see the new pipe is full diameter throughout the Y for much better flow.
A few years ago I replaced the pinched down section of the exhaust pipe over the 3rd rear crossmember to help my supercharger breathe well but I didnt realize that the big restriction up front at the Ypipe. I dont expect huge differences, but will monitor my Ultraguage for mpgs and see how it performs with some driving.
The install was more time consuming than thought due to the old studs, nuts, and O2 sensor that didnt like being disturbed after so many years. The fitment is a direct bolt up as advertised and fit well. The kit comes with all the gaskets that are needed too.
The old pipe was not in the best of shape and the first cat spit out a fair amount of cat sand when removed due to age. I like that the new first cat is shaped to not hang down to catch any rocks.
some pics:
A few questions; Is that cat CARB legal? How many Cruisers end up in your shop at once? Will you be letting the safety people see that picture?
murf
Lifer
LS1FJ40
SILVER Star
There aren't 8 Land Cruisers in my entire town!
Not the weekend but I installed the graphic on my flip up side window
NLXTACY
Wits' End
There are more than 8 literally within one block of me in either direction.
Only one other even knows MUD exists.
NLXTACY
Wits' End
I haven't worked on it today but in doing some research I came across this which just expanded my drawer building horizons...when I eventually make them 
http://digg.com/video/guy-figures-out-a-brilliant-new-way-to-make-drawers
http://digg.com/video/guy-figures-out-a-brilliant-new-way-to-make-drawers
That is pretty slick.I haven't worked on it today but in doing some research I came across this which just expanded my drawer building horizons...when I eventually make them
http://digg.com/video/guy-figures-out-a-brilliant-new-way-to-make-drawers
I haven't worked on it today but in doing some research I came across this which just expanded my drawer building horizons...when I eventually make them
http://digg.com/video/guy-figures-out-a-brilliant-new-way-to-make-drawers
Or you could have made like 50,000 drawers in the mean time
It is a really neat idea, I hope it gets picked up.
So he figured out how to use a table saw for what's commonly done on a router? Brilliant.
My 80 was officially retired today. I pulled the plates, de-registered it, and de-insuranced it.
It has served me well for 14 years. Through some amazing adventures all over the United States and allowed me to meet so many great Land Cruiser owners who are now my best friends, colleagues, amigos, clients, and customers.
It is going to sit for awhile merely as a testament to all that I did to it and all that she did to my life. Those of you who know my 80 know what hell I took her through. She deserves rest now.
And, probably in the near future, will begin it's next life with her components in other vehicles.
Fair thee well "Raisin."
It has served me well for 14 years. Through some amazing adventures all over the United States and allowed me to meet so many great Land Cruiser owners who are now my best friends, colleagues, amigos, clients, and customers.
It is going to sit for awhile merely as a testament to all that I did to it and all that she did to my life. Those of you who know my 80 know what hell I took her through. She deserves rest now.
And, probably in the near future, will begin it's next life with her components in other vehicles.
Fair thee well "Raisin."
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LS1FJ40
SILVER Star
There are more than 8 literally within one block of me in either direction.
Only one other even knows MUD exists.
I own more 80s (3) than the rest of my city!
LS1FJ40
SILVER Star
I refuse to like this post. It makes me sad.
Although, I dabbled with a 70 for 6 months and thought it was neat. I came running back to my 80 and have never regretted it.
I have room to "park" you 80 if you feel the need to get rid of it.
I refuse to like this post. It makes me sad.
Although, I dabbled with a 70 for 6 months and thought it was neat. I came running back to my 80 and have never regretted it.
I have room to "park" you 80 if you feel the need to get rid of it.
You mean sell it? Nah. Never. I will part it out, tear it to pieces, sawzall things off of it before I sell it.
It is the primary reason I am who I am in my life today.
I will torch it first.
surfpig
The Anti-Tech
What made you "suddenly" decide to shut it down? Too much to work on anymore? New interests? Heading a different direction? Playing for the other team?
