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Because it still runs better seeing the reading..... Like returning to idle after wot without a stall....


And I have $3 into it....

Tone ring was from the donor.

Already had a 205.

So 10 minutes with a grinder, and about 30 minutes messing around and boom, I have it.

$3 for the nuts (bought 2 extras) from McMaster.

I kept the tcase in place, didnt even unbolt it from chassis with removing the engine. Didn't even unbolt the drive shafts.

I very much doubt the buggy will ever get an Atlas. Remember, I plan to sell it eventually and if I am investing in an Atlas, then it goes in the jeep.
 
Discussion starter · #2,329 ·
Runs and has 1st and reverse :sonicjay:. Haven't driven it yet.

Still need to

Figure out gas pedal.
Reinstall a couple panels
Wire up a couple more accessories
Finish bleeding cooling system.

Sounds good and seems to run good.
 
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974x4Taco said:
Vehicle speed sensor

While that's awesome work getting it to work, why wouldn't you just tune it out and be on your way for this application?
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With the newer trannies you need the vss to set up the shifting parameters etc... Mine is between my tranny and t-case...
 
Discussion starter · #2,333 · (Edited)
Well after a long two weeks, both at work and on the buggy I got it done to race yesterday. And wow what a difference. Incredible power change, so much more power and throttle response. Can't wait to actually dial in the tune.

Yesterday concluded this years rbor series. And another successful race with zero penalties taken :woot:. Even ran fast enough to take 2nd place in my class. Which led me to a 2 ND place finish overall in the series.

Buggy performed awesome, wish I would of swapped drivetrain along time ago lol.

Mental note, don't accidentally hit the brake when landing lol.



I quickly realized I had the wrong pedal and was back on the gas in a hurry.




After the race, their was an impromptu slab climb contest. I let @Grassman run the buggy up the hill a few times, then I ran it. Which led to another flat tire. Caught the sidewall on the corner of the bottom slab punching a hole in it. Which probably was a good thing. I still made the climb, but obviously it greatly slowed my momentum. So as I crested the top ledge I struggled a bit. Which gave me enough time to see @NightKrawler trying to stop a couple jeeps who were right in my "flight path". Had that tire not slowed me down I might just have landed into one of them.

Now I am thinking I might switch to a different tire. Not sure yet. 43" sx and 42 treps are about the only ones I think I like in the market right now in those sizes.
 
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CheapThrillB2 said:
Well after a long two weeks, both at work and on the buggy I got it done to race yesterday. And wow what a difference. Incredible power change


After the race, their was an impromptu slab climb contest. I let @Grassman run the buggy up the hill a few times, then I ran it. Which led to another flat tire. Caught the sidewall on the corner of the bottom slab punching a hole in it. Which probably was a good thing. I still made the climb, but obviously it greatly slowed my momentum. So as I crested the top ledge I struggled a bit. Which gave me enough time to see @NightKrawler trying to stop a couple jeeps who were right in my "flight path". Had that tire not slowed me down I might just have landed into one of them.

Now I am thinking I might switch to a different tire. Not sure yet. 43" sx and 42 treps are about the only ones I think I like in the market right now in those sizes.
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:thumb: I only went up to the top to get a different view of people launching it off of the 2nd set of slabs. Didn't think I'd be directing unsuspecting wheelers away from sure carnage. :fish:
Glad to see you wheel this series much more in control. Obviously it paid dividends with some top tier finishes. Wild balls out driving is easy to do and fun to watch but when you're out of control the penalties add up as does the carnage (which results in DNF's....which is brutally bad)
Glad you like the LS. It was a wise decision. :beerbang:
 
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