What did you do to your TJ today?
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Got the EGT gauge installed in place of the Autometer transmission gauge. This gauge immediately came in handy for telling me when to back off the throttle under boost since I'm not intercooled, and it should help me dial in the future water/meth injection.
The custom A-pilar gauges are a work in progress. I need to finalize the architecture of the MAP sensor & solenoid to the boost controller and wire it all up.
To my surprise, the Aeroforce OBD2 gauge seems to provide the transmission temp through the PCM. If the info is accurate, I won't be making use of the analog temp sender/bung in the transmission pan until there's a reason to do so. I could use the temp sensor to monitor engine oil temp., but I'm not sure I want to know that number.
The Aeroforce gauge's data looks faded and blue in the photo, but it's more vibrant and white in person.
The custom A-pilar gauges are a work in progress. I need to finalize the architecture of the MAP sensor & solenoid to the boost controller and wire it all up.
To my surprise, the Aeroforce OBD2 gauge seems to provide the transmission temp through the PCM. If the info is accurate, I won't be making use of the analog temp sender/bung in the transmission pan until there's a reason to do so. I could use the temp sensor to monitor engine oil temp., but I'm not sure I want to know that number.
The Aeroforce gauge's data looks faded and blue in the photo, but it's more vibrant and white in person.
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i changed the oil in the AX15 today with Redline MT-90. It did remind me of a nice feature that I actually miss about the NSG370 - the drain plug is actually far enough forward to drain straight out without having to rig up some cardboard to direct it around the skidplate, also the plug is huge so it drains in a few seconds, and it points straight down so there's no guessing at it's trajectory to position the drain pan.
It's not functioning properly in that bag.
The nv3550 also put the drain plug forward of the skid but I messed that access up by installing an engine skid.
MountaineerTom
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What other info do you have on the custom A-Pilar gauge pods? Is it something you made?
Could it be that Chrysler paint job was done better behind the dash than on the exterior of the vehicle ?!?? Hahaha.
I'm still learning that answer myself, but so far the Aeroforce gauge provides Ambient temp, Air intake temp, transmission temp, coolant temp, battery percentage, battery temp, fuel trims, alternator %, engine load, timing, throttle position (and more). I purchased the gauge mainly to track IATs and transmission temps since the turbo adds so much heat.
The gauge also reads and clears DTCs.
I prefer the fit & finish of this over a Scanguage, and I like the functionality more than using an Android deck & Torque app (frees up the screen for music and maps).
I took a chance and had Ortiz Customs add pods to a stock A-pillar (they can also do a single pod setup). I didn't send them my original A-pillar (just in case things didn't go well). I'm happy with it so far and would buy another one over the other pod options I've seen available.
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Measured my rotors today so I can order brakes from @mrblaine
for the body lift. I’d read it could crack the filler neck if you lift the body and not remove it. I nearly forgot to remove it lol
Yea maybe this weekend I’ll get to it. I also have a lunchbox locker to put in the front Dana 30 so I’ve been thinking of trying to knock it all out at once. Might look into the inner seals as well since I’ll have it mostly apart at that point.
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MountaineerTom
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I did too but at least the engine skid is an easy removal. My UCF tcase skid is steel and weighs 80 pounds so I'm not messing with that.
With the nsg plug pointing straight down it's conceivable one could drill a hole in the engine skid to drain the transmission.
Good to know on the nv3550. If I'd known that last year I might have swapped in one of those instead.
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I removed mine on the first BL I ever did. I never removed one on any BL ever again.
More torque box spot welds last night on Son's 01 Sahara. UGH!! Found out son needs driver's floor pan, glad I have one in the garage. Buddy did frame welding. Hopefully almost time for the inspection mechanic
Earned my redneck badge this morning.
Flat tire on the truck. Had an appointment Monday...front tire didn't make it and my rubber cement tube was solid and I didn't trust the 20 year old dry rotted spare.
3/4 plywood holds four tires.
-Mac
Flat tire on the truck. Had an appointment Monday...front tire didn't make it and my rubber cement tube was solid and I didn't trust the 20 year old dry rotted spare.
3/4 plywood holds four tires.
-Mac
Finally found a phone mount holder that I can live with. Motorcycle handle bar mount to the 4 wheel drive shifter. No bounce. Doesn’t take up valuable dash space or obstruct windshield view. Less than $20 at Wal-Mart. I can still raise the shifter with it installed.
Got a couple hours in before work today. All prepped and primed. Need to weld on the truss/upper ca bracket, Iron Rock lower arm brackets, and BMB sway brackets next. Then some paint. Got new wheel bearings, ball joints, pads/rotors, and RCVs for it.
Next up on the project I need to cut the factory CA mounts off and paint the front half of the frame
Next up on the project I need to cut the factory CA mounts off and paint the front half of the frame