Andy's MU

[NastyAMU]

That's what I was thinking. I'm actually planning on getting this snorkel:
http://www.safarisnorkel.com/snorkel/ss100hf/ss100hf.htm
Seems ideal for me since I end up going through areas or into ravines that have overhanging brush. I don't know how well the normal snorkel intake would stay on in some of those areas.

[muzila]

I have actually seen one of these snorkels on a wizard ( 4 door MU ).
It fits really nice and the guy swears by it. He recons it is better than the standard snorkel.

[Jayarr69BluMU]

hey bro just noticed in another thread about your dump pipe flange you
had made up... just wonderin what size exhast your running and am i
right in saying you run 2 into 1 and if so how far down does it join any
photos as mate will make me one if i can show him something close.

[dasnoboarder]

Hey mate, yea I'm running the divorced wastegate style dump pipe.

It has 2" turbo outlet into 2.5" dump pipe, which the smaller wastegate pipe joins into. Then a flexi joint with 2.5" mandrel bent system to the back.

Will try get some pics tomorrow for you.

[Jayarr69BluMU]

cheers bro much appreciated... also got the safari snorkel above priced today
$600 fitted but the dude at the shop said cause the inlet is on top of the
passenger window he said they're extremely loud and some people have
bought them back complainin... losers! i cant hear anything ova my subs lol

[Jayarr69BluMU]

also dont suppose you would have a template wit the measurements of your exhaust flange ( haha flange )

[dasnoboarder]

Seems I've deleted the template...

I got the flange cut by AutoBend. They had a listing for a Bighorn I think. The one with one big hole for turbo outlet and exhaust.

I got them to make one hole for turbo outlet, following the line on the original template. And then a 1.75"? hole doing the same on the other size - making sure it was far over and low enough to clear the wastegate.



Someone on here was selling some which would cost much less than getting it cut custom for you. (Mine was about $100).

[dasnoboarder]

Here's the pics I've been promising!

Been busy with exams and things, all over now.

Turbo back to dump pipe, exhaust temp probe:


Looking down to join:


Divorced wastegate joining into main pipe:


From chassis rail looking towards engine, join again:


Flexi around transfer case plate, torsion bar area:


Straight through muffler in standard position:


Cheers,
Andy

[dasnoboarder]

Just got the DVD from Pirongia Safari 2010, a great production!

Here's a couple of pics:





Andy

[wbski007]

I see I'm not the only one with exhaust running close to their oil filter

[dasnoboarder]

Hmmm that's true.

The oil pressure gauge habits have remained the same since it was put on, and the water temp takes longer to reach temperature, and runs cooler...

[scruff123]

hey bro have you got any pics of ure alternator in place of a/c pump? and the part number or year of pathfinder the alternator was off? cheers

[dasnoboarder]

Hey, pic is on page one in the main post.

From what I was told it's a:
- A13705
- 1996 Nissan Pathfinder/Mistral
- 100amp rated / 130amp tested

Got it from Auto Electrical Spares in Auckland.

Cheers.

[scruff123]

cheers m8 just found your thread on it, what did u have to do to the original alternator bracket below to make the new one fit?

[dasnoboarder]

I don't think much had to be done...

I got the bracket for new alternator in place of A/C pump made by Motortech4x4.

The old alternator is still in the original place (disconnected), just running the vacuum pump.

I think they said they had to flip the tensioner for the original alternator around.

Sorry I can't be more help, I could try get some pics of the original alternator mountings?

Cheers,
Andy

[Danski131]

hi matey was just wondering wherer u got those leaf springs from and how much they set u back mine have collapsed i put 2 inch of shackle lift in but its bumpy as hell cuz the springs are barely workin ne more i think lol how well do those ones ride they look good so does ur car by the way i really need sum more lift outta mine now its just a pain im gonna have to wind the torsion bars up and put my cvs on a angle :$ i already snap them as it is lol if u have ne tips on nethin u have had problems with and had to sort out it would be a real help cheers from danny have a look at my build up if u get a chance

[dasnoboarder]

Hey, I got them from:

P&H Suspension City
11 Haig St
Hamilton NZ

They are the NZ dealer for Lovells springs. The Lovell's website should have a listing for an Australian delaer near you.
For the MU get the HR-15's, not the heavy-duty version as they will be too stiff and not flex enough.
I think they were around $350 for a pair of springs. Also good to replace the u-bolts and bushes too (I got mine from Repco).
I've got standard length greasable shackles in. This setup rides well on-road, around doesn't flex quite as much as my saggy original springs, but I think the lift was worth it.

The front has a 50mm lift, I haven't broken a CV yet, if you go higher than this, or push the truck hard, you'd need to do a diff drop to ease the angles on the front CV's. Of course the diff drop would require certification (x-raying the welds etc). I believe the suspension lift does too.

Cheers,
Andy

[Danski131]

Cheers Andy took while too get that msg haven't been on in a while but thanx heaps for pointin me in the right direction another thing I've been meaning to ask sum1 on here is how do u do the ball joint flip I tryed it the other day when I had mine all in pieces fixing another one of those rotten broken cvs hahah and it won't go back together once there flipped becuz of the way the camber is on the balljoint I couldn't get the hub back on and I didn't want to drill the hole out until I spoke to sum 1 who knew what they were doing could make for very bad steering lol

[Caboolture]

cheers bro much appreciated... also got the safari snorkel above priced today
$600 fitted but the dude at the shop said cause the inlet is on top of the
passenger window he said they're extremely loud and some people have
bought them back complainin... losers! i cant hear anything ova my subs lol

Hello where did you get the price from CHEERS PETER

[Jayarr69BluMU]

oposite lock 4x4 in the the valley/ bowen hills