petefj40's build/mods

[petefj40]

argh

dont leave me hanging with tha tissues n vas waiting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBlPiUyxaSg

[curly12]

argh

dont leave me hanging with tha tissues n vas waiting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBlPiUyxaSg

Love the new exhaust Pete, sounds farken sexy

[petefj40]

Cheers there curly!
It ain't so loud but it's legal.

[petefj40]

Tonight it's not sounding at all.

Gave it a steam clean after Rick slowed down the speed of the cooling fan (hydraulic fluid about, I said I'd clean it up) . Now it's dead a doe doe. Funny thing is. The tacho has flicked right round to 8000rpm and is locked there. Fark noz wot that's about.
I've left my multimeter at Adams so I can't check the power feed. All the fuses look good. So it's, "WTF!"

One issue I've had every since this re-power was the electrics. Right from the start it's been trouble. It just hasn't stopped.
The loom that was used for the LS1 was agricultural. And I'll never forget the crowd that did the original install cut corners and tried to do the electrical work themselves.
I couldn't believe that. I don't know if anyone would remember (fark I do). But they didn't even bolt down the ECU or fuse box down in the glovebox (where I asked it to go). So when I turn round a corner the thing died. Also, I could of lost the whole truck to fire as the loom was millimeters away from the exhaust headers. I should of taken them to court coz that cost me big bucks to get fixed by a Auto sparky. He did the best he could do with what he was given.

I feel like ripping the motor out and starting the electrical work again. Extreme i know. But I've had enough of this shit.
Just imagine if I did take it off road more than the half a dozen times than it already has. People would of got sick of me breaking down all the time.

The boys that went on the last Albundy birthday trip.
Remember my truck breaking down? What was it for?

You guessed it. Surprise surprise!
Electrical issues. I lost power to the fuel pump.

Rant over.
Sorry about that...

A while back, to calm down I'd just have a puff. But I'm NOT gunna HAVE ONE!!! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
So I thought i thought instead, I'd just do a big bleat here.

If anyone in Chch see my 40 being towed by a black maloo ute you'll know what gives.

[petefj40]

Me truck's up n running again, thanks to Rick.
Found out that the starter motors solenoid was rooted. One of the terminals had broken off. Opened up the started motor and the brushes were just about worn right out.
So replaced the whole thing. $250 for a new one plus Ricks labour and it's sorted.
"I'm on the road again..."

[hosehustler]

Hey Pete ya thread has gone quiet on build/mods, found a bit of inspiration for ya to attack the suspension next

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApP2C64ksa8

[SMOKEY]

eee-haa god-dam-it great vid of Pete's 40th party Tim, no wonder he only showed the vid of the bonfire and left out all the good bits , and to think I had to work that night. Them Westmelton boys sure know how to throw a party.

WHO WAS THAT CHICK POMMY RICK WAS WITH IN THE HOT TUB ,

FITZY.

[rokhound]

Geez Fitzy, sort those old eyes of yours. That chick was Pommy Rik


Hi 6

[Bulletproof]

Good to see Pete today, called in on his way to the Airport after spending the weekend with the kids.

Driving a little 4 cyl toyota rental instead of the FJ40 V8. told me a had only used quarter of a tank of petrol so miles cheaper than the 40.
I have to say it didn't sound as nice as the 40

We agreed that a supercharger is the way to go. He has one in the offroader running 10 lbs of boost.

Cheers Richard

[skid]

Good to see Pete today, called in on his way to the Airport after spending the weekend with the kids.

We agreed that a supercharger is the way to go.

I disagree

maybe if he spent the time driving it off road instead of forever improving it, then he may get to see what he does and doesn't need.

most folks would kill just to have a dirty ol tree fiddy in a 40, let alone and injected 300kw one.

drive it Pete, iron out the leckie gremlins and start putting some off road kms on the clock

my $700.02 worth ( bloody ACC levies)

[J_Dub]

Good to see Pete today, called in on his way to the Airport after spending the weekend with the kids.

We agreed that a supercharger is the way to go.

I disagree

maybe if he spent the time driving it off road instead of forever improving it, then he may get to see what he does and doesn't need.

most folks would kill just to have a dirty ol tree fiddy in a 40, let alone and injected 300kw one.

drive it Pete, iron out the leckie gremlins and start putting some off road kms on the clock

my $700.02 worth ( bloody ACC levies)

I HEAR THAT

each to their own as far as driving offroad or not but god dam, aint 300kw enough??????
how about you flick me the cash you would spend on superharging this thing so i can replace my 3y.... so i can fit something thats atleast 100kw

[petefj40]

Good to see Pete today, called in on his way to the Airport after spending the weekend with the kids.

We agreed that a supercharger is the way to go.

I disagree

maybe if he spent the time driving it off road instead of forever improving it, then he may get to see what he does and doesn't need.

most folks would kill just to have a dirty ol tree fiddy in a 40, let alone and injected 300kw one.

drive it Pete, iron out the leckie gremlins and start putting some off road kms on the clock

my $700.02 worth ( bloody ACC levies)

Good points skid.

After watching Richards offroad vids and him going through pros n cons of trucks n tracks while watching, made me feel guilty owning a truck that hardly gets dirty.
I'm not making excuses but. (you'll think so) My truck was brought n built up to tow not to go off road.
When I get people saying what I should be doing with it is cool, I agree, I've never disagreed.
If I'm honest, I should just take the plunge and get out n get down n dirty with it.

[wopass]

[I'm not making excuses but. (you'll think so) My truck was brought n built up to tow not to go off road.

mate if it was built as a tow wagon you should have put a bloody 4.2 diesel turblow in it

[petefj40]

Good to see Pete today, called in on his way to the Airport after spending the weekend with the kids.

We agreed that a supercharger is the way to go.

I disagree

maybe if he spent the time driving it off road instead of forever improving it, then he may get to see what he does and doesn't need.

most folks would kill just to have a dirty ol tree fiddy in a 40, let alone and injected 300kw one.

drive it Pete, iron out the leckie gremlins and start putting some off road kms on the clock

my $700.02 worth ( bloody ACC levies)

I HEAR THAT

each to their own as far as driving offroad or not but god dam, aint 300kw enough??????
how about you flick me the cash you would spend on superharging this thing so i can replace my 3y.... so i can fit something thats atleast 100kw

I was thinking about supercharging it at one stage. But then the cost was just way up there. And Rach didn't think it was a good idea. So i was thinking of a nos kit coz it's cheap to setup.

But I'm shelving those ideas. I've been putting my money in bricks and mortar instead.

[petefj40]

[I'm not making excuses but. (you'll think so) My truck was brought n built up to tow not to go off road.

mate if it was built as a tow wagon you should have put a bloody 4.2 diesel turblow in it

It had to be a V8 wopass coz it had to be faster than my twin bros V8 40.

[petefj40]

Good to see Pete today, called in on his way to the Airport after spending the weekend with the kids.

Driving a little 4 cyl toyota rental instead of the FJ40 V8. told me a had only used quarter of a tank of petrol so miles cheaper than the 40.
I have to say it didn't sound as nice as the 40

We agreed that a supercharger is the way to go. He has one in the offroader running 10 lbs of boost.

Cheers Richard

It was good to see you again Richard.
I love that truck of yours aye. It doesn't look much but man it goes places.

[wopass]

[I'm not making excuses but. (you'll think so) My truck was brought n built up to tow not to go off road.

mate if it was built as a tow wagon you should have put a bloody 4.2 diesel turblow in it

It had to be a V8 wopass coz it had to be faster than my twin bros V8 40.

my 3ton VX would pwn my v8 40 on the road

[Steve_t647]

Come on Pete's truck does what he wants and needs it to do, when he gets the chance to go offroad he does but it is his 40 and if all he needs it to do is go out to knock bunnies over, tow the boat and have some fun in what is wrong with that?

Remember Pete when you throw the supercharger at it you will need to throw coils and safari axles under it and poss go to the auto, remember I have seen you drive on and offroad

Remember this is his daily driver, the Commodore is his toy.

[gary_in_nz]

pete, dont super charge the 40, do that to the commie and put a lumpy cam in the 40 to make it sound old school, plus with the right one get more torque and a few more kw's.

[petefj40]

Me bro just got his bars finished today.
I recon they look pretty cool. He's happy with em, that's the main thing.
He got the winch sorted. Not like my cheap pos.
The indicators are LED ones flush mounted one the front n sides.

[petefj40]

pete, dont super charge the 40, do that to the commie and put a lumpy cam in the 40 to make it sound old school, plus with the right one get more torque and a few more kw's.

What do you mean by "pwn" wopass? (excuse my ignorance)

You're talking sense there Gary. Supercharging the Clubby pos n not the 40. But i think the next thing to do on the clubby is a paint job. Same colour. Just new front bumper, side skirts to bring it back to mint condition. She's going ok, just needs to look the part coz it's looking like the 40, rough. (opps, back to the thread)

There's a little bit of piston slap in the LS1. Compression is still ok. But when i get new pistons n rings next year i think I'll go for a mild cam. Not a stage three (as I have in the Clubby as that's a pain to drive everyday) but just a small one to give it a little more go down low.

[gary_in_nz]

be careful with paint jobs, i got my commie done this year after smashing the front bumper into a fox terrier at 70km/h and a week later some clown came round my place, decided to play with my doggy, 18month old German Shepard, threw his squeaky ball onto my bonnet by accident which was then quickly followed by my dog. now back to where i was with scratches and chips hahahaha!!!

[flyingbrick]

pete, dont super charge the 40, do that to the commie and put a lumpy cam in the 40 to make it sound old school, plus with the right one get more torque and a few more kw's.

What do you mean by "pwn" wopass? (excuse my ignorance)

You're talking sense there Gary. Supercharging the Clubby pos n not the 40. But i think the next thing to do on the clubby is a paint job. Same colour. Just new front bumper, side skirts to bring it back to mint condition. She's going ok, just needs to look the part coz it's looking like the 40, rough. (opps, back to the thread)

There's a little bit of piston slap in the LS1. Compression is still ok. But when i get new pistons n rings next year i think I'll go for a mild cam. Not a stage three (as I have in the Clubby as that's a pain to drive everyday) but just a small one to give it a little more go down low.

I thought stage 1,2,3 cams were only available on certain computer games.

[wopass]

What do you mean by "pwn" wopass? (excuse my ignorance) .

sorry bro, gamer coming out again

pwn = own

[petefj40]

I thought stage 1,2,3 cams were only available on certain computer games.

yeah me too.

[petefj40]

What do you mean by "pwn" wopass? (excuse my ignorance) .

sorry bro, gamer coming out again

pwn = own

Ahh.

[niblik]

the winch set up on the bro's new bar looks great and the inner core part of the barlooks mint, but as new and shiney as it is, the double bar across the bottom looks odd.. perhaps from chassis rails goin up to meet the top bar would have been better for approach angles etc?

then again, whats it used for? towing and road stuffs? then thats more than sufficient..

not quite my cup of tea, but each to there own and its still a tidy bit of bar work.

[skid]

not quite my cup of tea, but each to there own and its still a tidy bit of bar work.

Pete has always been an advocate of those words......

"EACH TO THIER OWN"



but sorry Pete, those bars are not doing it for me

[petefj40]

the winch set up on the bro's new bar looks great and the inner core part of the barlooks mint, but as new and shiney as it is, the double bar across the bottom looks odd.. perhaps from chassis rails goin up to meet the top bar would have been better for approach angles etc?

then again, whats it used for? towing and road stuffs? then thats more than sufficient..

not quite my cup of tea, but each to there own and its still a tidy bit of bar work.

I agree with you n skid nibs. I think he would of been better to buy an off the shelf ARB bar. Yep, it's for road work mainly. But it's not like my bro to be like everyone else. And that's cool. He likes it.

[skid]

Me bro just got his bars finished today.
I recon they look pretty cool.

I agree with you n skid nibs. I think he would of been better to buy an off the shelf ARB bar.