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I'm going to do a 14 bolt front axle just to troll you now
THe NAC Lots-O-BFG KO2 Thread
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MoparManiac
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maybe I should just pull the cab off the 5 ton and bolt what's left of my MJ to it.
that LDS465 weighs 2/3 as much as my whole jeep :gag:
maybe I should just pull the cab off the 5 ton and bolt what's left of my MJ to it.
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Part of me kinda doesn't want to 'spill the beans' with a build thread on this until it's done and working. I'll document it, but if it winds up working well, i'd like to keep the competitive advantage for at least one season. :laugh:
Edit: and if it epically fails, wipe the slate and start over, no 'i told you so's'. :|
Like sam said, i'm basically doing a mashup of three shitboxes from the early 90's. If this thing ends up being even reasonably competitive i'll chalk up a victory. I just think it'll be a fun project and i'm looking forward to building it as much as i am driving it, and maybe along the way i'll contribute some new tech to the budget racing enthusiasts.
So talking weak links: NV4500 input gear at 9000 RPM? Be kinda shitty if i blew a gear through the side of the case.
Part of me kinda doesn't want to 'spill the beans' with a build thread on this until it's done and working. I'll document it, but if it winds up working well, i'd like to keep the competitive advantage for at least one season. :laugh:
Edit: and if it epically fails, wipe the slate and start over, no 'i told you so's'. :|
Like sam said, i'm basically doing a mashup of three shitboxes from the early 90's. If this thing ends up being even reasonably competitive i'll chalk up a victory. I just think it'll be a fun project and i'm looking forward to building it as much as i am driving it, and maybe along the way i'll contribute some new tech to the budget racing enthusiasts.
So talking weak links: NV4500 input gear at 9000 RPM? Be kinda shitty if i blew a gear through the side of the case.
MoparManiac
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If the internals are similar at all to an NP435, the scary thing to me would be the roller bearings inside the input shaft that support the mainshaft.
Those have got to be seeing some serious shit at those speeds. Especially since it was really designed for a little over half of those RPMs :laugh:
If the internals are similar at all to an NP435, the scary thing to me would be the roller bearings inside the input shaft that support the mainshaft.
Those have got to be seeing some serious shit at those speeds. Especially since it was really designed for a little over half of those RPMs :laugh:
MoparManiac
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Oh, and next time you have time or whatever, can you look for that 1.250" NV4500 input shaft?
I'm still swinging back and forth, but I think I'm going to suck it up and go that route and the gas versions are cheaper.
Oh, and next time you have time or whatever, can you look for that 1.250" NV4500 input shaft?
I'm still swinging back and forth, but I think I'm going to suck it up and go that route and the gas versions are cheaper.
vetteboy
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So i should be able to see how the Modified class race goes at KOH this year, before really commiting to that as a direction for the build. If i think i've got a shot i'll build towards it, and if it holds up next season, FIRI.
So who's up for a road trip to KOH 2013? Sirius like satellite radio. Free beer for the pit crew.
So i should be able to see how the Modified class race goes at KOH this year, before really commiting to that as a direction for the build. If i think i've got a shot i'll build towards it, and if it holds up next season, FIRI.
So who's up for a road trip to KOH 2013? Sirius like satellite radio. Free beer for the pit crew.
MoparManiac
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I'm already planning on going to the 30th anniversary in the Fall. Can't swing both trips.
I'm already planning on going to the 30th anniversary in the Fall. Can't swing both trips.
mini=man
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I'll be doing one of those trips. We'll see what one happens. Either one, I'll be in a big block RV towing my XJ out there.
MoparManiac
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I've heard good things about the SHO motors, but my worries were about sustained redline(or close) RPM like you'll be doing. Especially considering there's a much larger load behind it than from the factory. But hell, if you're just throwing minimal cash at why not see if it ends up being badass, right? It's a shame you aren't doing a build thread, I was hoping to watch the progress unfold, then nutswing til my arms ripped off. And as far as KOH 2013, I guess I'll have to make my way to NACfest next year so I can meet you and kiss ass for a spot on the crew.
I've heard good things about the SHO motors, but my worries were about sustained redline(or close) RPM like you'll be doing. Especially considering there's a much larger load behind it than from the factory. But hell, if you're just throwing minimal cash at why not see if it ends up being badass, right? It's a shame you aren't doing a build thread, I was hoping to watch the progress unfold, then nutswing til my arms ripped off. And as far as KOH 2013, I guess I'll have to make my way to NACfest next year so I can meet you and kiss ass for a spot on the crew.
MoparManiac
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I have no idea if I will be going anywhere in 2013. Ask me two weeks before you leave and I might have some sort of a plan :laugh2:
If I go with my jeep, I'll probably stuff an entire spare drivetrain and suspension into a trailer (likely MJ bed trailer, since I own an extra now...) and drive it out with all my tools and a few weeks worth of food and water, as usual.
I have no idea if I will be going anywhere in 2013. Ask me two weeks before you leave and I might have some sort of a plan :laugh2:
If I go with my jeep, I'll probably stuff an entire spare drivetrain and suspension into a trailer (likely MJ bed trailer, since I own an extra now...) and drive it out with all my tools and a few weeks worth of food and water, as usual.
MoparManiac
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MoparManiac
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And Carmelo just lost his place in my sig.
And Carmelo just lost his place in my sig.
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oh heeeeeeells no. I keep that shit in the jeep at all times.
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It's quite the same.
Guess we'll find out. :|
Meh, i'll probably do a build thread. Gotta do something to keep me busy at work.
There shouldn't be a much larger load...really, this thing is only gonna be about 3000 lbs. The motor was originally designed as a boat motor and can hold sustained RPM's for a long time, especially being DOHC. Weak points are oil temperatures and bottom end bearings, which i'll keep an eye on.
Probably will be in the 5-6k range usually. Considering I ran my 4.6 stroker at 3-4k all the time, that should be OK.
Can you guys tell that i'm more than a little eager to get started on this piece of shit?
It's quite the same.
Guess we'll find out. :|
Meh, i'll probably do a build thread. Gotta do something to keep me busy at work.
There shouldn't be a much larger load...really, this thing is only gonna be about 3000 lbs. The motor was originally designed as a boat motor and can hold sustained RPM's for a long time, especially being DOHC. Weak points are oil temperatures and bottom end bearings, which i'll keep an eye on.
Probably will be in the 5-6k range usually. Considering I ran my 4.6 stroker at 3-4k all the time, that should be OK.
Can you guys tell that i'm more than a little eager to get started on this piece of shit?
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Between work being CRAZAY and trying to get the ZJ built I haven't had time. I pinky promise I'll be at the January one.:cheers:
Between work being CRAZAY and trying to get the ZJ built I haven't had time. I pinky promise I'll be at the January one.:cheers:
mini=man
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I hope I have one for Fall Crawl this year. The plan is to have a trailer for NACFest and RV by Fall Crawl.
It's going to be awesome. :scottm:
I hope I have one for Fall Crawl this year. The plan is to have a trailer for NACFest and RV by Fall Crawl.
MoparManiac
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Can we have a flat out drag race when we're both done?
It's quite the same.
Guess we'll find out. :|
Meh, i'll probably do a build thread. Gotta do something to keep me busy at work.
There shouldn't be a much larger load...really, this thing is only gonna be about 3000 lbs. The motor was originally designed as a boat motor and can hold sustained RPM's for a long time, especially being DOHC. Weak points are oil temperatures and bottom end bearings, which i'll keep an eye on.
Probably will be in the 5-6k range usually. Considering I ran my 4.6 stroker at 3-4k all the time, that should be OK.
Can you guys tell that i'm more than a little eager to get started on this piece of shit?
Can we have a flat out drag race when we're both done?
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