Marlin Crawler Formula Toyota Buildup

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BLACKDOG

#150
February 10, 2005, 01:47:04 PM
How else would you cut the tires??  Is it reall ythat much of an advantage??  :dunno:
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Hyena

#151
February 10, 2005, 05:04:46 PM
Just wondering why you decided to cut them in half rather then in thirds or?

Thumper

#152
February 11, 2005, 10:24:07 AM
Cutting the tires is quite an advantage you create a softer tire with more gripping lugs when the tires are new the lugs a pretty stiff and if you cut them in half it makes them not so rigid and they tend too bite and grip better.

Also its better not too cut the lugs and make them too small becuase if you cut them into say 1/3's the lugs will start too rip off when they get a good bite or get cut off on rocks becuase they are not big enought too be rigid enougth too keep from breaking off.
So when you cut tires you can eather help yourself or hurt yourself depending on how you do it.
Ive seen alot of people cut boggers down ive seen them cut the small lugs out of them and ive also seen them cut the big lugs in half and they are more like a krawler tire instead and ive also seen them run the groover down the length of the lug in the middle that also helps them work better.
buggy is looking good guys keep them mods comeing cant wait too see it dont and in comp
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BOGAN

#153
February 11, 2005, 06:26:22 PM
the rig looks really cool and keep the pic comin  :greengrin: :greengrin: :greengrin: :greengrin:
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FatAzzRunner

#154
February 11, 2005, 09:12:59 PM
That rig is getting to be Sexy!!!!!!!

85 Runner, 5" All-Pro Extreme Lift, Complete Marlin T-Case with new TS 4.7 gears, Super Birfields(Longfields), 5:29's, Detroited front, Spooled rear, 36" TSL's, Bikini top.

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ksto

#155
February 12, 2005, 05:43:09 AM
sweet

Marketing

#156
February 13, 2005, 03:16:12 PM Last Edit: February 13, 2005, 03:39:49 PM by Chris Geiger
We though about using aftermarket peddles but it's hard to improve on the performance of the stock peddles and we had them from the truck so Andy created a mounting plate and hung them on the cage. A FJ-80 master cylinder will be used with the 85 vacuum brake diaphragm.











Marketing

#157
February 13, 2005, 03:38:17 PM Last Edit: February 13, 2005, 03:51:27 PM by Chris Geiger
The steering shaft is now in place...







Marketing

#158
February 13, 2005, 03:43:40 PM Last Edit: February 13, 2005, 06:26:54 PM by Chris Geiger
Here is the beginning on the dash





KYOTA

#159
February 13, 2005, 03:45:53 PM
Man you guys are knockin that thing right out ! I like the simple change to the front down tubes, thats one area on the Formula chassis that looks too plain and what you did improved the looks alot- good work.  :turtle:

UNBREAKABLE

#160
February 13, 2005, 05:24:33 PM
I really dig your t-case mount.
That's how I roll

Marketing

#161
February 15, 2005, 07:54:12 PM
Our battery arrived, we are going to try this Odyssey PC925 battery is about 1/2 the size and weight of an optima battery. We plan to install this above the transmission, behind the dash.



Light weight at only 24.8 lbs.
This battery is rated at 380 CCA (Cold Cranking Amps)

Hyena

#162
February 15, 2005, 08:13:11 PM
How much did it cost for the new battery?  What is the blue top rated at for CCA?

Marketing

#163
February 15, 2005, 08:13:48 PM Last Edit: February 15, 2005, 08:39:29 PM by Chris Geiger
We ran into some problems with the previous peddle mount. The peddles ended up in the wrong position and only a club footed midget could drive it. In moving the peddles Andy ended up not using the fancy plate with speed holes. It was also going to interfere with the hood plans so Andy ended up using some simple tabs to mount the peddles.



Runners were added on both sides of the engine. These will serve as both hood mounts and mounts for the 14" 5125 Bilstein shocks. The passenger side runner was bent so that it fit around the EFI intake. After the shocks are installed, 4 additional tubes will be added to reinforce the shock mounts.





Rocky installed most of the EFI system and hoses. He even applied a new factory 22re sticker on the valve cover!


Marketing

#164
February 15, 2005, 08:36:07 PM Last Edit: February 15, 2005, 08:43:41 PM by Chris Geiger
Quote from: Hyena on February 15, 2005, 08:13:11 PM
How much did it cost for the new battery?  What is the blue top rated at for CCA?

The blue top is rates at 800 CCA amps but I think they are over estimating the numbers. They also say the battery is 33lbs but we found ours was 44 lbs. Seems like they are skewing the numbers a little.

The battery was $109. http://www.odysseybatteries.com/

Marketing

#165
February 15, 2005, 08:57:10 PM Last Edit: February 15, 2005, 09:01:26 PM by Chris Geiger
Rocky whipped up a quick clean mounting bracket for the electric fan.



Notice the rubber compression mount that suspends the fan. This will help reduce shock and vibration from reaching the fan.

reklund5

#166
February 15, 2005, 08:57:41 PM
HEY!  What do you have against club footed midgets!?  :hahaha:
'84 Hilux, locked, dual-cased, winched, EFI converted, 37" tired, half-doored (in the summer...)
'87 Supra, 400 HP.  smooth as glass at 130 'cause my tires are NEW!...
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Willy Mammoth

#167
February 15, 2005, 09:05:23 PM
Chris, that radiator mount looks pretty good, but I think if you were to make a thinn shroud and mount the fan to it you will get better air flow through the whole radiator. Just my  :twocents:  and you know by now that I like to speak up. :gap:
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Marketing

#168
February 15, 2005, 09:08:01 PM
Quote from: reklund5 on February 15, 2005, 08:57:41 PM
HEY!  What do you have against club footed midgets!?  :hahaha:

Nothing, I just don't think Jay will drive it that often!

Marketing

#169
February 15, 2005, 09:10:26 PM
Lower radiator mounts were tacked into place.


These also have rubber pad in them to reduce vibration.

Hyena

#171
February 15, 2005, 10:18:27 PM
I hope someday to be as good with metal as rocky is.     :flamer:

mr4x42u

#173
February 16, 2005, 07:18:41 AM
are you guys going to run a stand alone system on that motor..It makes it look really clean..
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UNBREAKABLE

#174
February 16, 2005, 09:58:49 AM
That is very nice.
That's how I roll

Marketing

#175
February 17, 2005, 09:05:29 PM
The 20 gallon fuel cell arrived from Summit Racing. The cell is going to squeeze in between the shocks and behind the rear seat.



Cup holders are critical. Andy is paying special attention to building a good strong frame work to support the cup holder. As a byproduct the cup holder support will also make a good place to put the floor and required cover over the rear driveshaft.


Marketing

#176
February 17, 2005, 09:07:02 PM
Quote from: mr4x42u on February 16, 2005, 07:18:41 AM
are you guys going to run a stand alone system on that motor..It makes it look really clean..

Yes, we are going to install an LC engineering EFI system.

MiniSimp

#177
February 17, 2005, 09:29:22 PM
That would be a sick place for a cup holder, I'm thinking billet! :thumbs:

LA_Fred

#178
February 17, 2005, 09:38:17 PM

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Cup holders are critical. Andy is paying special attention to building a good strong frame work to support the cup holder. As a byproduct the cup holder support will also make a good place to put the floor and required cover over the rear driveshaft.




Hah Hah! Man Chris, you're getting to be really funny! Seems like you really like your job over there! Keep up the good work!
1989 x-cab V6, SAS, Marlin dual ultimate crawler, dual arbs, high pinion, 35 mtr's, hot brunette in passenger seat.

TrackVino

#179
February 18, 2005, 07:02:34 AM
You know, you can mount two bicycle cup holders on either side and two in back for the people in back!















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