BigMike's Big Summer Project: REVIVED!

[BigMike]

Have you put the new pivot blocks on yet?

Tonight Bevin and I are going to install the new and improved Dave Wong Pivot Block v2 pivot blocks, so expect more on that later today

I supposes I could have added "onto our trucks"

[BigMike]

Ok, without any readings from the O2 sensor, here is what I've got so far.

The low throttle, which is relating to CLOSED loop, is very very very easy to tune. Just watch the computer screen and adjust for the short term fuel correction. As for the high throttle, which is relating to the OPEN loop conditions, it is running VERY strong at 4000 and above, but I've got some nasty flat spot between 2000 to 3500 rpm that I can't seem to figure out. Right now I am using my, pardon my french, "Ass Dyno" to tune for OPEN loop conditions.

Perfect adjustments for CLOSED loop condition:

RPM      %Fuel Adj
1500   -1
2000   +0
2500   -1
3000   -1
3500   -1
4000   -1
4500   +0
5000   -1

High Curve:
1500   +0
2000   +0
2500   +1
3000   +0
3500   +1
4000   +2
4500   +3
5000   +2

Throttle Curve Setting (Relates to pedal position to assume CLOSED [low] or OPEN [high] conditions):
Low:  25%
High:  45%

So does it run any better? OH HELL YES! In fact, I was able to out pull Bevin getting onto the Freeway last night, which is something that, believe it or not, I have never been able to do, dispite the fact that I have about +3 boost and he has none. In other words, my engine is running stronger than it ever has before FINALLY!!

MiniSimp,
We got Bevin's Pivot Blocks installed last night and they work AWESOME. We also designed a Pivot Block Lock-Out, that is aptly named the "B-Lane 5-2 Lock-Out" because it was invented by Bevin Lane, and it is a system of 5 on 5 bolts using 2 lockout bolts, 1 per each side. I'll have to post up pics later because I've gotta get going right now.

Cya
BigMike

[MiniSimp]

MiniSimp,
We got Bevin's Pivot Blocks installed last night and they work AWESOME. We also designed a Pivot Block Lock-Out, that is aptly named the "B-Lane 5-2 Lock-Out" because it was invented by Bevin Lane, and it is a system of 5 on 5 bolts using 2 lockout bolts, 1 per each side. I'll have to post up pics later because I've gotta get going right now.

Pics and specs! I might place an order for a BL52LO when I install mine. Did you notice the new pivots are 2" tall? I'm hoping I break V2 so I can get the solid cut out V3.

[854RUN]

Hey Mike any new pic of the new and improved pivot blocks?

[MiniSimp]

I'm sure Mike has some installed photos, but here they are not installed:

[854RUN]

looks meaty  . How is the streetability of the pivot blocks 

[freds40]

Well Mike finally got frustrated that he'd been running a band-aided frame/steering box so he took the initiative and pulled it apart and plated it all up   
























at 10 pm last night on Dusy Ershim.           

[freds40]

ummm.  tasty

[freds40]

And after utilizing the safety squint....

[freds40]

THEN we pulled out 4 pair of sunglasses for that professional trail welding job. 

[freds40]

Hope you made it back alright Mike, Good times last night. 

[BigMike]

hahaha Thanks for the pics buddy! I'll get a trip report up soon

[notajeep]

THEN we pulled out 4 pair of sunglasses for that professional trail welding job. 

Nice....... It's a good look for you Mike.

[Willy Mammoth]

Is that the new Ready Welder Marlin bought? What do you think? I haven't had much time to play with mine.

BTW get a helmet.

[4.3 headache]

well i guess everbody gets their turn at busting something .......even big mike!!

by the way mike when you get your custom tuning skills PERFECTED i'll buy the efi live program and pay you to juice a duramax       

[6.72:1]

Ouch.

[BigMike]

Here are *some* pictures from the weekend. I need to do a trip report on it soon







































Here's a link to the full-size of the panoramic: http://bigmike.marlincrawler.com/hilux/trips/06_10_dusy/Mountains.jpg

I've got more pics of the frame too, believe me, I broke HARD.

[6.72:1]

That's awesome Mike. I wish I had terrain like that in my neck of the woods.

And yes, that frame is toast!

[Shamb]

massive frame carnage BigMike!

Cut it and sleeve it!   that's what i'd do.. it can still be salvaged. Remember to get that plated asap 

[notajeep]

How do you like your pitbulls Mike?

[Shamb]

chatted w/ BigMike and Frankentoy up at MCR5 and they both said the same thing (somewhat)

They sucked at first until you break in the sidewalls then they're awesome!

From what I saw they performed VERY well, i'm actually thinking about getting them for my next tire.

[SLIVER]

Hey Big Mike, sweet pics man. What size lift is on that runner that is with you? I just finished the bob job on mine and am getting ready to do the lift and love the size of that one, it looks sweet.
THANKS
))--SLIVER-->

[freds40]

IIRC, John has 4" springs. He carries a TON of stuff in the back and is contemplating a set of Alcans.

[gonepostal]

sweet pics, nice rig by the way.  I also like the white 2nd gen with what looks like trxus m/t's.  How does he like those tires? 

[BigMike]

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh


regarding some new recent changes:

[MiniSimp]

[alwayzbroken]

Is that Marlin Crawler recommended placement for rocklights? Those wouldn't last an hour in the midwest.

[BigMike]

Is that Marlin Crawler recommended placement for rocklights? Those wouldn't last an hour in the midwest.

Hey man, those KNUCKLE LIGHTS kick some serious butt!

I have found out that the bulbs have a short life span due to the vibrations, so I am thinking about mounting them to some sort of rubber or something..

Flip on the Knuckle Lights, turn the wheel right-to-left, and the light follows whereever you go

[alwayzbroken]

I'm just givin ya a hard time  I bet they light it up.

[FIREBALL]

What the H is that called....nipple rock! I'm surprised your dad would come home after seeing that thing. 

Get real good with that AFC, so we can tune the Z powered sandrail.