new buggy build

[mr.mindless]

extra hot radiator blowing on the fuel cell probably doesn't help that cycle. how's rad size compared to stock, and how much hot ambient air from the engine is what's going into the radiator?

could a cross-fan or baffle to get cooler air towards radiator intake help a bunch?

[M4wdFab]

all things are bad how this is setup i was at the mercy of packaging, im amazed it worked at all honestly. 


the turbo exhast cross pipe is right infront of the intercoler inlet, then trans and steering coolers then rad then all that is blown on the fuel pump,lines, regulator and cell lol   

rad should be 2-3 times OEM, its an aftermarket aluminum XJ rad with 3 fans. 

[M4wdFab]

added 3 rolls of header wrap to exhaust / muffler for added heat protection
1st oil / filter change since new
full grease job
visual / bolt check



used turbo feed line at idle to drain oil since no access to pan plug   

[M4wdFab]

started Humble Pie prep today after jeep work done. 

rear ball joints done (rears still as found on FMBP axle)



looks like one of the rear unit bearings is loose also
need to look at my left side boat side again and decided if im going to do it
helmet check coms
general prep

[M4wdFab]

wheel joints greased
front right brake banjo fitting loose, empty master, bled.
fueled
tool bag checked

loaded for HP

[M4wdFab]

humble pie qualifying went pretty good with hero traction.  couple spots of minor traffic slowed us down, but really the biggest was the 25mins Nate and Andy made us wait while they were on one of the summit climbs tying to "no winch" but using a crew of people to stack rocks and logs to the point of buffoonery.  that was pretty discouraging and annoying.   after the first 10 minutes nick wanted me to turn around and leave the trail, we should have it would have been faster to come back later. 


Bounty run was less than impressive.  my foot was on the floor most of the time with no response of power.  Discovered yesterday first hill climb of the day on some Catskills property with Nick, my air filter was packed solid with dust only giving me 1/4-1/2 power if that.  knocked / blew dust out, power and boost returned.  really bummed about it. 

i thought my trans was stuck in 2nd or something was really wrong with PCM tune / torque management.

o well. 

[Harrison]

That sucks - I did not realize you were so down on power. Watching 30 runs they all blend together a little but I do remember thinking I expected a little more enthusiasm during yours... makes sense now

[M4wdFab]

still mad about it ha

i even hassled Joe about his oil soaked dust caked filter when he complained about down on power and made him change it to a new one before his run.  never even thought to look at mine.  I guess i dont equate dust with Field and Forest, but know better now. 

[M4wdFab]

https://www.unitedsurfprep.com/index.jsp?path=find&a=1&ID=/Media/Blasting-Media/Steel-Shot/dept-5XH

[M4wdFab]

Finally out of the trailer for post HP inspection.   Looks all good.  Full lube and fluids check.  Added some more weld to header cracks.   That needs to be pulled off this winter and replaced / bench repaired. 

Loaded back in trailer for 3 days FRO Wheeling this weekend. 

[M4wdFab]

3 days of FRO was abusive

im beat. 

today at Locust, ran some trails i have run before, but we trail broke a new trail Joe cut before but didnt run.  We got Cam up though it.  NUTs long up hill crazy rock trail with pleanty of high risk situations needing crawling control.    Joe in his portal car needed a rope at the exit gate.  i opted out lol.   


i had to use my welder twice on my car.  i guess its time for big boy captured yokes and drive line upgrades.  rocks found my front shaft twice. 

[M4wdFab]

greased, tires aired up, some zip ties and brake line issues tidied up.
2nd 25amp fuse blown in rad relay.
put an OEM 30 amp in.  (pulls 17amps constant)

rad fan pulled and cooler stack blown out, she was full of dust. 

I also think my rad fan blades are on backwards?  need to look at that again some time when i care more.  nothing 9" brushless readily available.  id like quieter and more air.   

[M4wdFab]

3/4" lock washer TIGd onto broken yoke tabs

meh