Topic: '68 FJ40 WTF?? this will take a lifetime build

[ryantowry_81]

Winter hit early in the Sierra 😂.  Never got on the Con, but luckily its still stock drivetrain, so maybe a springtime run.    i am cruising around in it all the time, just snowy roads though.

nice work! you are still lightyears ahead of my build....lol

[252chad]

 

[zidaro [OP]]

cuz its winter and cold out

[ryantowry_81]

just looks frigid in that picture.....

[zidaro [OP]]

its Christmas!    so i picked me up a lil extra range. 
LRA 29gal replacement tank.   pretty stoked to more than double the capacity. 
install progress will get posted, since i cant find any other info on an install?  anyone got beta on these things?

[zidaro [OP]]

[zidaro [OP]]

WTF!!!!
I am an idiot.  But i may as well share my idiocracy.


Early Spring '24  A mild winter it was😍

Fear not... i have not made any time to actually work on my 40!  I do drive it around😂😂, and i definitely shop for it😬, actively hunt for sales or major deals new and barely used.  Or so how i justify🤡

So.... for your shared addiction sufferage and enjoyment.....

to go with my LRA underseat tank install, in prep for EFI---   Holley 12-130 in tank pump.  Im gonna have to drill a big ole hole in the tank to place.  But this is the jumpstart for EFI.  can run a fuel regulator t drop pressure to allow it to run the carb till i go for it.
picked up a few other items along with the pump.  Earls Vaporguard 3/8" full line, a 10micron post-pump fuel filter, fittings to get it going.

https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/fuel_injection/sniper_efi/ignition_and_fuel_systems/fuel_systems_and_accessories/in-tank_retrofit_fuel_module/parts/12-130

also got in on the initial offerings of the TriMeki SS 1f/2f header sale.  So plan is to run this header with the stock early F wide runner intake, this will require some clearance shaving of the runner to fit the header, hopefully all goes well and snugs up friendlystyle. 







not mine but an example of the shaving required to fit headers behind the wide runners.


then.... damn if Holley didn't just have a sale 🤬, which brings us up to date😂
Just plopped down, which i shouldn't have, for the Holley Sniper2300.  Bought the black version cuz i read the gold and shiny styles have issue with the finish holding up over time.  Though i will admit im a polished chrome kinda guy.... it just looks better and screams classic!

https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/fuel_injection/sniper_efi/sniper_1-_and_2-barrel_systems/sniper_efi_2300_2bbl/parts/550-850

backordered so i won't see it till late July..  like it matters for my build😅😅

now i need more crap......   Redline or Mosley for the Sniper conversion goodies??  Or is there some other options?

BTW..... Spring 2024 in the Sierra is phenomenal so far!!!!  Get out.