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Engine & Solid Axle Swap Build

Discussion in 'General Truck Info' started by greg0187, Nov 3, 2008.

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  1. Socal Sonny

    Socal Sonny Member

    why soo scientific??? have you never heard of an 02 defouler?

    they can be made easily with a few bucks. you just put one of these on and plug it to your secondary o2 sensor. All the honda guys use them.
    http://www.ivtecdaily.com/rsx/mods/raceHeader.html
     
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    Socal Sonny, Feb 20, 2011
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  2. fupabox

    fupabox Well-Known Member

    the antifouler method doesn't work in all cases...but according to Audi this does
    1 Standard Diode from radio shack, P/N: 276-1141

    The average rectifier diode is a one-way valve. It has a voltage drop when current passes through it, which for the sake of discussion is usually around 0.5 volts. There are millions of different diodes that can greatly alter that figure, but for our purposes we will use that figure because it's exactly what we need. Your precats aren't burning off any of those unburned hydrocarbons when they're laying in a million pieces in the trashcan, so there is plenty of oxygen present as far as the downstream O2 sensors are concerned. They're putting out 0.95 volts. Pass through this lovely $1.29 incarnation, and whee! It's 0.45 volts. What does the ECU expect? 0.45 volts is within perfect specifications.
     
    fupabox, Feb 20, 2011
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  3. greg0187

    greg0187 Moderator Staff Member

    yeah. I heard of those other methods. Just don't want to run another o2 sensor if im just spoofing it anyway and like fupa said its not fool proof. So was looking for a more permanant fix. I ended up using a 25k resistor and a 1uf cap. I'll try the diode if this doesn't work. So far so good.
     
    greg0187, Feb 22, 2011
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  4. Socal Sonny

    Socal Sonny Member

    so your saying this method eliminates the need to use an o2 sensor?
     
    Socal Sonny, Feb 22, 2011
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  5. greg0187

    greg0187 Moderator Staff Member

    Yes... But just the secondary.
     
    greg0187, Feb 22, 2011
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  6. Socal Sonny

    Socal Sonny Member

    nice.. so how does the sensor on our hijets work? is that an odb2 as well?
     
    Socal Sonny, Feb 22, 2011
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  7. greg0187

    greg0187 Moderator Staff Member

    If its carbed and has a ECU its probably obd0. Probably a single wire o2 sensor that varies resistance with o2 levels. Im not even sure you would need an o2 sensor unless the carb is electronically controlled. older hijets probably arent obd anything.
     
    greg0187, Feb 22, 2011
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  8. fupabox

    fupabox Well-Known Member

    under the dash by the glovebox there is a small module the size of a relay..it's marked "emissions" I have never traced it to see what it controls but may do so when it warms up a bit...It more than likely just reads the signal sent by the exhaust temp sensor and turns on the light when readings are out of spec...but there is no OBD on the early trucks as there is no electronic feedbacks on the carb or intake
     
    fupabox, Feb 22, 2011
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  9. greg0187

    greg0187 Moderator Staff Member

    Scratch radiator off the list, it is mounted and plumbed. Not really where i wanted to put it but couldn't find room under the truck. Got my driveshaft parts and started welding those up last night. Had some clearance issues with the front shaft so i had to use smaller Samurai shaft parts. This thing might just power itself out of the garage today! :D Cleaned up misc wiring and put the interior back together. Started mounting a chevy power steering pump and need to mount the steering resovoir/cooler. Here are some pics!

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    greg0187, Mar 5, 2011
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  10. starpuss

    starpuss Member

    you think that rad will do it? looks a bit on the small side
     
    starpuss, Mar 5, 2011
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  11. erixun

    erixun Member

    Man oh man, its coming together!! Cant wait for ACTION shots:pop::pop::pop:
     
    erixun, Mar 5, 2011
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  12. Acerguy

    Acerguy Moderator Staff Member

    Fun to see progress!:pop:
     
    Acerguy, Mar 5, 2011
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  13. greg0187

    greg0187 Moderator Staff Member

    Yeah it is small... Its the OE Honda radiator though. So I got the driveline all together and disengaged all the hubs so I could inspect the driveline without actually driving the truck and it allows me to check everything over... kinda nice actually. currently I don't have any steering and my shifter isn't done yet. So I figured what the hell and locked in the hubs, put it in 4th gear, got in held the brake, and hit the key. I think that was a bad idea because of the high idle and being in gear the damn thing barked all 4 tires and jumped about 2 feet before I increased brake power, Tires steered in all different directions since I don't have any fluid in the cylinders. Scared the **** out of me!!!!!! It was FUN though! I contemplated on videoing but wasn't really expecting so much... wish I had now. This thing wants to go! Got some steering parts on the way. Maybe in a week or two I'll be able to do some real testing. :D

    -Greg
     
    greg0187, Mar 5, 2011
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  14. fupabox

    fupabox Well-Known Member

    Damn that coulda been a "watch this" moment..glad it wasn't...the rad should be fine since it will be releasing the heat outside,unlike under the hood....looks like bleeding it will be easy:)
     
    fupabox, Mar 5, 2011
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  15. greg0187

    greg0187 Moderator Staff Member

    Got the steering resovoir mounted... Also got my custom pulley for the pump and found a belt to fit. Just need to finish making the pump bracket now. Ordered all the hydraulic lines a couple days ago (All 49 feet worth!). Should be here this tuesday. Out of all the stuff i've done to this thing the steering is costing a small fortune. I sure hope it works! Thinking test drive next week sometime!

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    greg0187, Mar 11, 2011
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  16. Ironraven

    Ironraven Active Member

    Dude that thing looks like it means BUSINESS :D Looking forward to the conclusion as I'm sure everyone else is!
     
    Ironraven, Mar 11, 2011
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  17. slimbad

    slimbad Member

    Test drive

    Greg,

    Long time no talk, Damn, let's not rush the test drive (next week)...........It's only been 2 years and 4 months since you started this build:eek:-------I have followed it all along.

    It seriously looks Great, my hat's off to you, I don't think i could have stayed with it so long, but it sure looks like you got a "one of a kind-BAD DOG".

    Looking forward to some vids of it in action:pop::pop:....later, slim
     
    slimbad, Mar 11, 2011
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  18. starpuss

    starpuss Member

    man... 2 years and 4 months i did not think it was that long!

    this build is what keeps me coming to this site!
     
    starpuss, Mar 11, 2011
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  19. greg0187

    greg0187 Moderator Staff Member

    wazzzup slim! I know you've been lurking. I check up on you every now and then. :cool: You've been quiet though. Guess your not running the living hell out of your truck. ;) I know your just waiting to come up here for the inagural trail ride! Thanks for the complements everyone. Been a hell of a ride and I have more to come. I gotta keep up the suspense! I know starpuss isn't coming to the site just for my build! :sly: UPDATE: my supplier didn't ship my hydraulic lines until this afternoon so maybe i will get them before the weekend???? Keep my fingers crossed for something this weekend.. If not... Out of town on business for a few days and will get back at it. Right now im cussing the damn shifter linkage!!! Just ordered some more parts from a robotic company to hopefully finish it... No wonder I put it off so long! Also got me a project car (96 pontiac firebird) thats been comsuming some mini time... since im not digging the 15mpg's im getting out of my Sierra im commuting a 100 miles a day with.
     
    greg0187, Mar 15, 2011
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  20. greg0187

    greg0187 Moderator Staff Member

    WOOT! Took a ride down the street last night. Steering works awesome, maybe a little too good. Brakes suck!!! Didn't lose any parts so I would call it a successful test. :D Will try to get the wife out and take some vids asap.
     
    greg0187, Mar 27, 2011
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  21. greg0187

    greg0187 Moderator Staff Member

    You guys are patient and very well behaved!!! :p
     
    greg0187, Mar 29, 2011
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  22. zardoz

    zardoz Member

    Patient my A$$ !

    We want to see your spanky new ride due! :pop:

    Time is soon expiring for us to believe you've turned a wheel (not really... just sayin..) show us already! Er.. please?


    z
     
    zardoz, Mar 29, 2011
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  23. Ironraven

    Ironraven Active Member

    Awesome! Well other than the shitty brakes but that's fixable :p Congrats man! :cool:
     
    Ironraven, Mar 30, 2011
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  24. Daner

    Daner Member

    I just read this entire thread and I am very excited to see the finished product!
    I don't think i'm as patient as everyone else. You were warned.lol
     
    Daner, Mar 31, 2011
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  25. greg0187

    greg0187 Moderator Staff Member

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    greg0187, Apr 9, 2011
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  26. starpuss

    starpuss Member

    DAM!!! WE NEED MORE !!!

    i like!!

    you need a video from out side the cab.


    sounds like your power steering pump is crying!
     
    starpuss, Apr 9, 2011
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  27. Daner

    Daner Member

    That's good stuff! I read this whole thread at once a couple weeks ago so I haven't had much of a wait.

    Next time I suggest giving the camera to the kid tho.

    just givr:)
     
    Daner, Apr 9, 2011
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  28. Acerguy

    Acerguy Moderator Staff Member

    "jump it? My ass!" :D Fantastic work!
     
    Acerguy, Apr 9, 2011
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  29. fupabox

    fupabox Well-Known Member

    damn that thing seems to accelerate pretty quick...cool vids:)
     
    fupabox, Apr 9, 2011
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  30. greg0187

    greg0187 Moderator Staff Member

    will get some more shots soon! Sorry it was kinda rough and hard to hold the camera steady. This thing is undescribable. It is LOUD! One of the kids said it sounded like a nascar! LOL. It never dawned on me to get the kids to video I was trying to avoid them but they were stuck on me like flies on ****. Acceleration is incredible... speed is something to be desired. It doesn't look like it but I was actually going pretty fast on the straits... upwards of 40mph I'd say. Made a few shorts trips in it today back and fourth from the house to the trail checking things out to make sure I got everything tight.
     
    greg0187, Apr 9, 2011
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