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Got my M1008 tile & registration. I bought it in January, JUST got the SF97 last Thursday. They had sent it to the wrong address, then moved at a snails pace to get it to me.
Picked up a gear reduction starter, need to do the Doghead mod before I install it though.
Thanks for the compliments!
I live up in Bellingham. I am interested in attending rallys, just have some "transitions" at work so I can not commit to anything at this time. Anxiously awaiting news from Battle Creek.
Google grimjeeper gear ratio calculator.
Presuming your "safe" refers to engine speed, shooting for....
@55 mph w th400 and 4.56 gears, the rpms are about 2800
@55 mph w 700r4 and 4.56 gears, the rpms are about 1850 in either vehicle.
@55 mph stock m1009 runs about 1900 rpm I believe...
Searchtempest can be your friend, I use it daily. I found this for you using Dana 44 in auto parts. Used to live in Katy, hence the 77450 zip ;)
"Chevy truck axles"
dana 44 on SearchTempest
If GSA qualifies, then yes. I bought a pair of gen trailers about a year ago. When I picked them up they were ROUGH. My fault for not viewing first. One of them looked like it was towed behind a submarine. I literally had to wear goggles when I was chaining it to the trailer. I could not...
Yes I do have the 4L80E and a stand alone controller that I had on standby for the right project.
Thanks 1ton for the input on the doubler. Who did you go with on the adapter?
Congratulations on the new aquisition :beer:
We will definately have to keep in touch.
I will PM you my contact info.
Maybe we can do an unofficial ultra mini rally :driver:
So I have an M1008.
I posted an intro thread where I contemplated parting the 08. My vehicle situation has changed, so now I can put energy & resources in this rig. I am starting this thread to be more on topic. This will be the start of my M1008 build.
Here is the build plan somewhat in...