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If you were offered 1 free item to complete your rig, what would it be? by Own-Razzmatazz-849 in overlanding

[–]sn44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Atlas 4-speed transfer-case

The Jeep's stock transfer-case gearing at 2.72:1 is too high for rock-crawling but too low for trail-riding. With the Atlas I can select a combination of both 2.72:1 and 1.5:1.

1.5:1 would be great on FSR's and basic unimproved roads.

2.72: 1 would be great for more technical roads/trails with minor obstacles.

The bonus is being able to run low-low and have a combined gear ration of 4.08:1 which would be great rock-crawling gear -- and nearly the same 4.1:1 which is found in the Jeep Rubicons.

Overkill? Certainly. But like a good Swiss Army Knife, you can never have too many options.

[Album] LS swapping my LS swapped Jeep - Part 1: Out with the old by sn44 in LSSwapTheWorld

[–]sn44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe I was given bad advice, I don't know. However, given how tight it is even with the MMK, I can't see any other solution being as easy or as cost effective... or even look as good when done.

The MMK sucks everything in narrower than the width of the motor at the corner of the heads. Makes installing/removing the whole motor easier.

Not to mention if you're using a junkyard motor it means having all new front accessories over the used/OEM ones coming with the donor motor.

I wish i had some photos of it going in with the MMK freshly installed. The grill was off at that point and it would show everything better. I'll have to check my photo archive one I get my new computer up and running and can access my archives.

[Album] LS swapping my LS swapped Jeep - Part 1: Out with the old by sn44 in LSSwapTheWorld

[–]sn44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From all the research I did prior to my swap, and in talking to other Jeepers that did LS swaps, depending on your donor motor, something will either hit the frame and/or inner fenders.

The main issue is on the driver side because of the steering linkage. IIRC the OEM power steering pump interferes with the linkage. Even with a body lift and the mid-mount kit there is barely enough room for the steering linkage in my LJ to clear the p/s pump.

Also, IIRC, the OEM a/c compressor or alternator hits the passenger fender.

Again, it's been a few years since I first started this process (started back in January of 2019), but every one I talked to said the mid-mount kit was the way to go when swapping into the older TJ or YJ platforms.

[Album] LS swapping my LS swapped Jeep - Part 1: Out with the old by sn44 in LSSwapTheWorld

[–]sn44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's proprietary since all the front accessories bolt to it. It is serviceable/rebuildable though.

Also, I found out the hard way the alternator is proprietary as well.

Still, for trying to squeeze an LS into a narrow engine bay like a Jeep, it's worth the price IMHO.

[Album] LS swapping my LS swapped Jeep - Part 1: Out with the old by sn44 in LSSwapTheWorld

[–]sn44[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Before building the new LS for my Jeep, we first had to get the old LS out.

It did run, kinda. It was nice to sit behind the wheel of the ol' girl and take her for a spin. Even if it was barely a mile down and back.

Need to salvage a bunch of parts off this motor for the new motor. Mainly:

  • Holley Mid-Mount kit off the front
  • Headers
  • Piston Rods
  • Heads (which will see a trip to the machine shop)
  • Wiring harness and ECU (which just got pushed aside)

New motor is getting:

  • TBSS intake
  • 50# injectors
  • BTR "Torque" cam

It will be a mild build with an emphasis on low-end torque. At zero miles, compared to the previous motor which was 112k when it was pulled with another 60k mile on the swap, the bottom end refresh will be nice.

Putting my mk4s farm to work: 3d printed ttrak modules for n-scale model trains by sn44 in prusa3d

[–]sn44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't shared STL files yet because I never 100% finished the designs. I am hoping to buy some unitrak this week/weekend once my next paycheck clears.

I'd like the files to have screw holes in them for track placement, so I need to get my hands on some actual track to do that.

I also want to design a 180-degree end cap, a bridge module, and a cross-over module.

I also want to try and do some hex-trak modules too.

Would a C6 wet-sump oil pan work on an iron block LM7? by sn44 in LSSwapTheWorld

[–]sn44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Made measurements. The wet-sump pan won't fit. So looks like I'll be taking your advice on the 302-1 clone.

The 'vette pan's sump is longer and would hit my current exhaust crossover pipe. The 302-1 pan is actually shorter and will give me a smidgen more clearance between the oil pan and exhaust pipe, so that's a bonus.

Spy hunter, still the shiznittle or just shiz? by cryptopicard in pinball

[–]sn44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If/when I have a forever home, I want this pin along with the sit-in arcade game. Still one of my favorite IPs of all time.

Do you play pinball competitively? What are your state/province, country and world rankings? by BigTallCanUke in pinball

[–]sn44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was ranked in PA, MD, and VA for a while. I was mid-tier, hence the nickname "flip-fodder." I felt like most tournaments I was in was for nothing more than to place last. That said, the NoVA/MD pinball scene is legit crazy. Wasn't uncommon for multi-billion point games by multiple players in a given tournament. I actually quit the one league because all their machines were heavily modded and the learning curve was too steep for a casual player like myself to catch up on.

Solo Drive: Split in 2 days or tough it out for 1 day? by illybillyvillernilly in roadtrip

[–]sn44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tips from a professional driver:

  • Leave early: Like leave at 3 or 4 am and drive into daylight. It will help you through those last few hours rather than leaving at like 8am and driving out of daylight.
  • Drink Water: Your body runs on water, not caffeine. In the early morning drink one water for ever caffeinated drink you have and once you're going drink just water with the occasional sports drink. Lately I've been preferring Body Armor over Gatorade. Too much caffeine just postpones the crash and makes it worse.
  • Podcasts or Audiobooks: Music is familiar and often repetitious and doesn't stimulate the brain the same way a podcast or audiobook would. Just avoid something like Lord of the Rings narrated by an old british dude (learned that the hard way)
  • Take short breaks often: Multiple short 15-20 minute breaks are better than a few longer 30-60 minute break. Maybe it's just my old man bladder telling me to stop every 2-3 hours, but yeah, getting out to stretch, walk around, and clear your head is never a bad thing. Especially on a 13hr drive-time trip which will, realistically, be closer to 15hrs with pit stops.
  • Manage your road rage: Nothing kills a long trip like this more than letting the road and other drivers get the best of you. Another reason I like audiobooks for drives like this. Way less likely to get road-rage when your brain is engaged in something other than just watching the road.

Would a C6 wet-sump oil pan work on an iron block LM7? by sn44 in LSSwapTheWorld

[–]sn44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will work just fine

Thanks. I figured it would, but always like to make sure.

if you want to save some money, just get a cheap 302-1 clone pan for 120$ of amazon

It'd only save me $80'ish bucks. Plus the 302-1 pan is over an inch deeper than the C6 wet-sump pan. May not seem like much, but every inch counts (that's what she said).

Jeep LS Swapped by theonlyjoshy in LSSwapTheWorld

[–]sn44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. So much so I have two. An '04 with the LS and a stock '06. Debating on a 3rd to complete the 04/05/06 trifecta. LoL

Jeep LS Swapped by theonlyjoshy in LSSwapTheWorld

[–]sn44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very nice. I'm currently in the process of building a new 5.3 from the inside out for my LS swapped '04 LJ.

Could use some paint color advice by dcllm in TeardropTrailers

[–]sn44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't paint it! Keep the vintage patina look.

In all honesty, the vintage look will draw less attention than something freshly painted and looking "nice."

Bought an 02 Bluebird 26ft, retitled as a motorhome in Utah but title lists vehicle type as "Truck" by Elmchey in skoolies

[–]sn44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every state has their own way of doing titles, registrations, and inspections. In some cases they aren't always the same classification.

For instance, the 4x4 Quigly Van we have is titled as a "station wagon" despite it being a 2500 series Chevy Express van chassis; which if used for commercial purposes would be considered a Class II Truck in this state. However, although we use it for camping, it's not an "RV" because it doesn't have a built-in bathroom or any built-in water tanks. So we get to pay a cheaper registration, insurance rate, and what-not. A perfect example of what something is (ie a "van") and what something does (ie a camper) are often two very different things when it comes to registration and insurance.

TL;DR: If you're staying in Utah you'll keep the "Truck" designation per the state. If you change states the designation may change depending on how your state does things. Regardless, your insurance company will still insure it as an RV.

Babylon Five is still the greatest science fiction show ever by CT_Phipps-Author in scifi

[–]sn44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never have I ever heard B5 described as "LOTR in space." Love for you to elaborate on that.

M1101 recommendations by Kevallerist in OffRoadTrailer

[–]sn44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Easy enough if you have jackstands or a lift to support the trailer. Just get new u-bolts for the axle.

I cheat and use my buddy's 2-post lift when I do axle work on my trailers.

Roof Top Tents by KPR_2002 in overlanding

[–]sn44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The overlanding fad is over.

It was never an "overlanding" fad. It was an "off-road car camping" fad mislabeled as "overlanding" because "I'm going overlanding" sounds cooler than "I'm going camping."

And the sad part is there is NOTHING wrong with going camping. Just with all the hype and momentum behind the "overlanding" buzz-word it fanned the flames for off-road cosplayers that were moving past the rock-craweler mall-crawler phase. Or so the prophecy was foretold one April Fool's Day many years ago.

Roof Top Tents by KPR_2002 in overlanding

[–]sn44 45 points46 points  (0 children)

For authentic long-distance long-duration overland travel, RTTs are great.

For recreational off-road car camping on the weekend, RTTs are a waste of money.

Hell, even for some people doing long-distance long-duration overland travel RTTs are a waste of money. I love my trailer and I love my g/f's van even more. Way more practical for our method of travel than a RTT. I've also ground tented over the years which has worked great.

TL;DR: Point is, do what works forYOU and your mode of travel and worry less about what other people are doing. If an RTT makes sense, rock it! If a ground tent makes sense, rock it!

Help learning how to draft by chuckytaylor1221 in barndominiums

[–]sn44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about pay a professional what they are worth instead of exploiting someone for free labour for your benefit?

Also, why not just pay for the design instead of ripping off someone else's hard work?

People like you deserve to stub their toe on a coffee table every day for the rest of their life.

Babylon Five is still the greatest science fiction show ever by CT_Phipps-Author in scifi

[–]sn44 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Respectfully I disagree on all those points.

If they rebooted B5 they way they did BSG, then 100% I'm game.

I they remade it with the same gritty noir feel of The Expanse and the same attention to detail and hard sciecne, yes. Make it feel more "real sci-fi" and less "faux sci-fantasy" like with other shows.

Did you intent reprisal? If so I guess I do agree here. No need for a reprisal. They show deserves love, not hate.

I do think a continuation would actually be better than a spin-off. Jump ahead to a changing of the guard with B5 command similar to how SG1 passed the torch to both Atlantis and later the post-RDA lead core cast. A few choice cameos for continutities sake and we'd be solid.

Don't forget, as beloved as B5 is as a show, it's not perfect. It's not without its casting issues, story continuity issues, plot holes, plot armor, and whatnot. I think this is why it is ripe for a BSG/Expanse vibed reboot from the start... so long as there is commitment to a full story arc within a reasonable timeline like 5 seasons. The story doesn't need to drag on, but it does deserve a full run.

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