Project: Monster Buggy

turbosniper1 · Aug 15, 2009

So have you decided to go ahead and groove the rest of the tires on the rig? Or maybe take every other lug out of them for better traction like the guys of the past few years of TTC have been doing for the Claws?
Just wondering??
Thanks,
Matt from Grand Junction, CO

skipped_Link · Aug 15, 2009

wyldstallyn73 said:
More info onthe reverser box please!! I have a couple of projects shaping up right now that could both use reversers- of course I am such a cheap azz that I am planning on building my own(in theory anyway)

The box I have is a Clark/Hurth unit, 1 input 2 outputs, the out put is a common shaft, the distance is 16" center to center of the input & output,
4 gears internally, no disinguage or anything,

turbosniper1 said:
So have you decided to go ahead and groove the rest of the tires on the rig? Or maybe take every other lug out of them for better traction like the guys of the past few years of TTC have been doing for the Claws?
Just wondering??
Thanks,

No I'll be leaving them alone, I might one day put the other 2 uncut tires on the rear & use the cuts for spares, but all in all it works well the way it is, kind of hard to change things up when they already work so good,

I would say cuttung them really helps in the mud, other than that is is not much benifit, & since I live in a desert, cutting the rest probably would only hindder the tire around here,

KICHLER · Oct 13, 2009

Tell me about your rear engine set up, how are you reversing your rotation? Let me know please im new to rear engine buggy building, but im only 19 haha great work!

Power Giant · Oct 13, 2009

I asked skipped link that same question when I competed against him at ITTC 2009. He said that he just turned the differentials over 180 degrees.

Adamsoffroad · Oct 20, 2009

Sweet build dude the pics in the mag don't do it any justice at all.

skipped_Link · Oct 20, 2009

KICHLER said:
Tell me about your rear engine set up, how are you reversing your rotation? Let me know please im new to rear engine buggy building, but im only 19 haha great work!

Just like Power Giant posted, the center section of the axle is flipped upside down, this puts the pinion on the opposide of the ring gear reversing the rotation & making it high pinion at the same time, the front required no additional work, the rear I did some baffle work for oil control to help the pinion bearings, so far everything works good,

Power Giant said:
I asked skipped link that same question when I competed against him at ITTC 2009. He said that he just turned the differentials over 180 degrees.

It was a lot of fun in Mountain Home, I have family up in your neck of the woods that I need to come up & vist, maybe next year if I make it up there I'll get ahold of you.

Adamsoffroad said:
Sweet build dude the pics in the mag don't do it any justice at all.

Thanks for the props, TTC event coverage mag is out now, they got a couple good pics of the bottom

Power Giant · Oct 20, 2009

Just finished reading the article- good job. Looks like you had some bad luck in the hillclimb. For me, that was the "spookiest" event. Otherwise, it looked like a fairly tight competition for the top 4 competitors. Do you suppose the DVD is out yet? Drop by anytime you're in the neighborhood.

Antiqueford · Nov 6, 2009

Just read the whole damn thread

Nice rig.

f250rollinon37s · Nov 6, 2009

ya know skipped, i have a almost all tube frame late 70s shortbox on 44s that could use that motor :smokin:

i also have a very nice cab and front clip if you need some parts

i need to finish my shit and go wheeling with you

on a diffrent note, how do you like the efi 7.5 ? i want more power than the factory efi has, but i can get my hands on a good runner for cheap. it would mean less work for me, but i am a hp freeeeak

and did you change your header flanges for the efi heads ? or just redrill them ?

skipped_Link · Nov 6, 2009

f250rollinon37s said:
ya know skipped, i have a almost all tube frame late 70s shortbox on 44s that could use that motor :smokin:

I'm sure for the right price I'd let it go

f250rollinon37s said:
i need to finish my shit and go wheeling with you

I've been watching your build for a while now, you do need to get it done, I'm game for wheeling anytime.

I'm pretty happy with the EFI 460, all I did was make sure I had the newer F3 heads (bigger intake valves) decent springs, & the comp cams computer freindly camshaft from summit,
The headers are the 2" primary headers that were on the 501, All I did to make them fit wasbuild up the bottom of the primary at the flange, (about 3 passes with the mig then port to match the head) then elongate the bolt holes about 1/8 inch, they seem to work ok,

I agree, the big horse power is fun, but when your miles from anywhere, dependability it pretty cool too, & thats one thing the 7.5L is, dependable.

Can you get the 5 spd ECU?

f250rollinon37s · Nov 6, 2009

yep the whole rig. it runs and drives. but its an 89 so it will have the early heads. the reason i ask about the headers is i started on my 1 7/8 and waterjeted 3/8 flanges aready. i need to find a set of efi heads and make it fit both i guess. i should have done that before i had them cut, but ya know :shaking:

i may pass and stick to my original plan of a 454 tbi i have, but then i need to find another comp. as i sold it. then make my own multi port intake ( victor ) when i build the motor. but i didnt want to make the fuel pump and lines / etc twice.

and 1500 -1600hp - hmmmmmm how much ?

skipped_Link · Nov 7, 2009

f250rollinon37s said:
yep the whole rig. it runs and drives. but its an 89 so it will have the early heads. the reason i ask about the headers is i started on my 1 7/8 and waterjeted 3/8 flanges aready. i need to find a set of efi heads and make it fit both i guess. i should have done that before i had them cut, but ya know :shaking:

i may pass and stick to my original plan of a 454 tbi i have, but then i need to find another comp. as i sold it. then make my own multi port intake ( victor ) when i build the motor. but i didnt want to make the fuel pump and lines / etc twice.

and 1500 -1600hp - hmmmmmm how much ?

I'd be interested in seeing how that 454 TBI works, I went with the EFI 460 for simplicity, bisically weed out uneeded wiring & bolt it in, it runs good enough for me & parts can be had at any auto parts store in the country,
When people hear it run they don't believe it's virtually stock, but I know whats in it & there is no point in fibbing about it,

I'd probably let the blower motor go for $20K, (far less than I have in it) but you better be ready to spend that much in upgrading parts

timothyalderson · Apr 19, 2010

Hey nice rig. I just read all the way thru. 1) How did you clock the t-case, didnt see it anywhere. 2) What do you do for work? You kept talking like you were working shifts or something.

KILLERtj · Apr 19, 2010

Great thread! You have amazing talent and made an inspiring buggy!

KILLERtj

jrod66 · Apr 19, 2010

Leeroy, looks like we might be headed your way soon (moonrocks) end of may, you have plans for memorial? shoot me a pm.

wess11p · May 18, 2010

i loved this build and in my new buggy i am using these same exact axles. if you dont mind me asking what rotors did you use when you made the pinion brakes? and did you ever run across any aftermarket brakes for these, wheel or pinion? any help would be great

skipped_Link · Jun 11, 2010

Guess I need to subscribe to my own thread so I know when someone postes on it, :laughing:

timothyalderson said:
Hey nice rig. I just read all the way thru. 1) How did you clock the t-case, didnt see it anywhere. 2) What do you do for work? You kept talking like you were working shifts or something.

The T-case is clocked by just rotating it, all but one bolt lined up & hte only other mod was notching the adapter to clear the shif rail.

My occupation is a small vehicles fleet mechanic at a gold mine, & your right, I do work a 5 & 4 shift, never work more than 5 in a row, & never get less than 4 off,

wess11p said:
i loved this build and in my new buggy i am using these same exact axles. if you dont mind me asking what rotors did you use when you made the pinion brakes? and did you ever run across any aftermarket brakes for these, wheel or pinion? any help would be great

I just used a generic rotor like you would find in speedway, if you need more info let me know & I'll get you a part number, These diffs were origonally in a hydrostatic unit, with a hydraulic motor driving the diffs, so there was no need for brakes, I do not know of any aftermarket stuff available, it is all pretty much custom,

Have you done anything to your diffs yet?

skipped_Link · Jun 11, 2010

jrod66 said:
Leeroy, looks like we might be headed your way soon (moonrocks) end of may, you have plans for memorial? shoot me a pm.

Sorry I didn't see this sooner, PM me next time your in the area.

Gravy · Oct 13, 2010

Gravy said:
[Original Post: 02-11-2009, 11:52 AM]
Insane! just finished the thread. That's three days of work wasted.

excellent job. The return to center was very innovative, simple but functional

Just reread this thread. I love it

How's it running?

skipped_Link · Oct 13, 2010

Gravy said:
Just reread this thread. I love it
How's it running?

Thanks for the props.
All has been good with the rig, I've been on several local wheeling trips this year, at least one a month, plus 3 days a fordyce in august,
This weekend I'll be taking it to a small comp in Idaho then back home for a day or 2 of wheeling with some other bigger rigs,

Then a trip to armagosa for halloween, & then who knows from there, the rig just keeps going, I'm glad it has turned out so reliable,

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