Figjam's Portal, Duramax, Extracab GU build

[threedogs]

As Peter Griffith would say ,,,,,,,it's ,,,,,,,,, awesome

Is the chassis painted with POR15 or a two pac of any kind
are you welding any plates on the rear of chassis for strength

[Figjam]

Chassis is primed and poly-urethaned.
Rear shock mounts have already been braced and a bolt on tower brace (still to go back on) from previous owner.
I think I will have to shave the top chassis rails to clear the larger than stock exhaust manifolds. (Don't buy an engine off SoCal. Will be at least nine months from order. Not happy Jan)

Next week I will measure up and order two sets of Arctic flares, one to fit and a spare replacement set :-/
Trial fit drivetrain to check that my PTO will clear front driveshaft on full up travel. Assuming it is OK we will cut out floor to suit. Portal to sump clearance check as well.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Here are a few YouTube links to my engine dyno Turns out they put another tune in giving 2153nm :-) Hopefully engine and portals will be on their way to WA next week Tune 5 940HP 2153NM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_v2T...mzjrc9kM2sCV6A Tune 4 910 HP http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VW5ah...mzjrc9kM2sCV6A Tune 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI3lU...2sCV6A&index=3

Told a couple of work mates about this engine.
I told them 900hp and over 2gs nm but they would believe me.
For the life if me I couldn't remember who's thread it was and where I saw it.
After probably 2weeks of thinking about it it came to me, found you thread and proved it.
All I got out of them was " faaaaaaaaaaaaark, faaaaaaaaaaaaark, faaaaaaaaaaark". Lol
Thx.

[macca]

Do you have an update on your build?

[Stropp]

Do you have an update on your build?

ewan is currently away with work macca.

[Figjam]

Yes I have been away for a few weeks.
I did get to go for a 4wd in the Dubai dunes thanks to the amazing hospitality of Bulbous from Patrol 4x4 forum.
As always, progress has been slower than I would like but some has been made.
The wheels and portals have been installed so we are back to a rolling chassis again.

The dummy engine was installed. We found that the sump fouled on the braced diff housing on full compression and the larger exhaust manifolds also fouled on the chassis rails.
So time for some more mods

Climax Industries have replaced the engine mounts to raise engine to maximum height available. Exhaust now clears without chassis modifications and we havent had to reduce bump stop height very much.
Because we were already messing around Climax Industries are fitting hydraulic front bump stops, custom suspension mounts, custom springs and shocks, custom chassis torsion bar etc.

Once the suspension mods are completed, the new engine will be installed. The exhaust system will then be designed and installed. The cab will be cut and shut to suit and then we can begin the plumbing and wiring process.

Two sets (incase I damage them) of 35" front Arctic Flares are on their journey to Australia now as well

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[NissanGQ4.2]

I did get to go for a 4wd in the Dubai dunes thanks to the amazing hospitality of Bulbous from Patrol 4x4 forum.

And here as well! *L*

Looking good, keep the pics and write ups coming

[Stropp]

hi mate, im just in awe of this creation, i have been lucky enough to see the progress and it gives me a stiffy whenever i see it, and that is a difficult thing at my age lol

[Figjam]

hi mate, im just in awe of this creation, i have been lucky enough to see the progress and it gives me a stiffy whenever i see it, and that is a difficult thing at my age lol

No budgie smugglers for you then Stropp when we take it on a camping trip

[macca]

What a project, thanks for the update