L300 Stretch updates

[mararmeisto]

good guess, but the idea actually came from a fellow Delica member

i guess i'll take the blame for that... *bows* i love it when 'vision' becomes reality.

nice job mang. i like it.

Any chance you could kick in on some of the extra expense your idea cost me?

You know, now that I look at your vehicle, and what you've done with it, I got nothing.. no more ideas... nothing new... I pretty much like it the way it is.

[nvanadm]

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Any chance you could kick in on some of the extra expense your idea cost me? [/quote]

I'm sure the cheque is in the mail

[almac]

Any chance you could kick in on some of the extra expense your idea cost me?

why do you think i didnt do the mod myself?
it's not like i put a gun to your head or anything...

[Super Exceeded]

You have seen the Dodge Ram T-Rex 6X6 designs? http://www.fourwheeler.com/featuredvehi ... index.html

Sweeet tires! The articulation is pretty impressive...

If you look close they used the 2/5 ton military axles. These are needed as that is the smallest axles (that I know of) that allow a throughput for the second (most rear) axel.

[thedjjack]

the competition:

http://www.4x4offroads.com/south-pole-e ... there.html

Looks like Sterling or Dana60 rear most axle...I have not found a shot of the power division to the back.

[Super Exceeded]

the competition:

http://www.4x4offroads.com/south-pole-e ... there.html

Looks like Sterling or Dana60 rear most axle...I have not found a shot of the power division to the back.

I've seen their Yopu tube videos, cool truck for sure. There is a company in England that converts land rovers into 6x6's. The have coem up with their own dsign that bolts on to the front rear axle and with a PTO off of the drive shaft brings the power to the reatr axle. I called them butt he wanted 6000 Euros for it. NOT!

[thedjjack]

http://www.dieselpowermag.com/features/ ... index.html

Like this setup....you could use a standard divorced transfer case (need to look at oil up to top output though). Simple'ish

[fexlboi]

How is it going with your engine swap?

[Super Exceeded]

How is it going with your engine swap?

Well, after making the mistake of asking for "opinions" I have come to the following conclusion. the Cantor engine was too expensive, as were serveral other newer engines that were also in the running. So here's what going to happen. I iwll fix the one I have and get it running. I will then take the block from my 1/2 deli and bore it. blueprint it and add a whole bunch of goodies to it to increase the power. As a wise deli owner said, fixing up a deli motor will allow you to just bolt it in when it's done. work starts next week!! i'll keep you all posted.

[lrp374]

WIKI indicates up to 138 HP with direct injection. I'd like to see someone try this.

[fexlboi]

WIKI indicates up to 138 HP with direct injection. I'd like to see someone try this.

Good luck with your transmission. If I remember correctly, GeryO had to rebuild his auto tranny a view times after he pimped the engine on his l300 with an intercooler and such...

[Super Exceeded]

WIKI indicates up to 138 HP with direct injection. I'd like to see someone try this.

Good luck with your transmission. If I remember correctly, GeryO had to rebuild his auto tranny a view times after he pimped the engine on his l300 with an intercooler and such...

I have spoken to Gary about this. His suggestion was a new tranny. So that too is on my list. Most likely a toyota.

[Jaz]

Definitely intercool the beast with a good water to air intercooler if you haven't considered it - that'll open up the opportunity for a bit more boost and a few more ponies, plus with WTA you don't have to run 2" air piping to the front of the vehicle... just 1/4" flexible water piping :)

That combined with a snorkle and bored out goodness (have you considered sleeving it?) should provide for a longer lasting, reasonably "stock" engine.

Great build thread, looking forward to more updates and hopefully getting to see it before I leave for Australia!

[almac]

i hope you have a lot of cash!

will be very pretty to look at, but expensive to run... hope its not going to be a daily driver...

[thedjjack]

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