He said he's excited and the parts are on his bed. Somebody's got a hell of a Friday night planned.
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'86 Jimmy 4in Lift, 40’s, tons, 8.1 Swap- 700r4 said PNNNNN
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This is not a dedicated trail rig, but does trailer to the destination usually. I am currently in the planning phase of doing a 52/56" spring swap, and getting back to being more road worthy.
What are my options for 40" tall 16.5 tires? I know about the Swamper and Military options, but is anyone else making a 16.5 tire?
I know Nitto and Toyo don't.
I know Nitto and Toyo don't.
Pitbull
None of the real tire companies do because 16.5 is dead. If it wasn’t for hummer beadlocks the off-road would’ve given up on them by now
17" rims is the best option for 40" tires 
20's
Yeah I know. I just spent time and money making these non-recentered H1's work and I haven't even used the setup yet lol.17" rims is the best option for 40" tires
Sold the old EFI system for $250. Guy is going to come over and help me pull it so he can see how I hooked it all up. Wiring harness is almost done. The guy is coming by this week to check placement and see where I want to mount the ECU.
How you gonna mount the computer? I did the mount that Larry mentions in the 8.1 swap thread. It wasn't the cheapest option, but I ain't gonna lie, it was really nice (I posted a pic in this thread a few pages back). Makes for a clean install and packaged nice and tight. I also mounted mine on the driver side wheel well
That's what I was thinking of doing too. Although I don't have any inner fenders anymore, so I'll have to pick up a new set from work.
My thoughts were also on the driver's side, which is where they are mounted in factory 8.1 trucks.
Gmt800 trucks had the pcm at the driver side front corner of the engine compartment.
Both of Larry's are on the passenger side inner fender as it has been mentioned. His Howell harness had enough reach to place it anywhere for the most part. Tell your harness guy where you want it so he can give you enough slack to put it where you want.
Both of Larry's are on the passenger side inner fender as it has been mentioned. His Howell harness had enough reach to place it anywhere for the most part. Tell your harness guy where you want it so he can give you enough slack to put it where you want.
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I had to mount mine on the driver side after the battery, air box and coolant recovery tank the passenger side was full. I made a plate and mounted the PCM and fuse box to it then mounted the whole thing to the inner fender.
That's probably what I am going to do.
Only spent about 30min in the garage tonight while the boys played. Cleaned off all my coils and then realized I only had 2 bolts lol. So I’ll be running to the hardware store for those.
Knock knock… Who’s there? Banana. Banana who? Knock knock… Who’s there? Banana. Banana who? Knock knock… Who’s there? Orange. Orange who? Orange you glad I didn’t say banana? #orangeenginesmatter
I just had to do it.
I just had to do it.
Larry and I have discussed the idea of an orange 8.1. Not out of the question, but by the time it's all trimmed out with accessories, wiring and such, the block becomes less and less visible. Take a look above and see if you can see the block in those pics. We will toy around with the idea more for sure.
Nice install BTW!
Yes I see your point. That is probably why all the OEMs now days just save the money and leave all their engines raw except some of the stuff on top that might possibly be visible from under all the plastic they just cover them with also.
I'd still like it even if it's only glimpses under the fenders and when changing the oil.
I am painting it orange. I have to lol.
The only other engine I've ever painted is the 350 that's in there now, and I went black. And now that I am doing a big block, I am going to go back.
The only other engine I've ever painted is the 350 that's in there now, and I went black. And now that I am doing a big block, I am going to go back.
