be different, get a p38. Here is a plan (let me deram for a sec)
Remove all the computers (yes it can be done) Replace the engine managemet one with a Hotwire or haltech and convert the gearbox to Disco 1 internals to do away with that computer. The brakes still work without the ABS computer (the abs doesnt though) so that can be gone too. The transfer computer can be converted to a switch (high and low), You wont need ac or heating, so the hevac unit can go too. Change the air suspension to coils (another computer gone) and replace the seats with competion style RCI racing buckets (no seat memory computer). Get a GPS as a speedo, and run aftermarket gauges. This means you can get rid of the BCM. (oh and never lock your doors).
Fit At least 35 inch tyres (37 or 38 would be better) cut the hell out of the front arches, and move the rear diff back a bit and chop the 1/4s too. No suspension lift, as the tyres will lift it enough. Rollcage, a few sill bars front stinger or tube bar (cut the chassis rails off so it can mount flush with the grill) (SRS airbags have been disconnected, so anything that looks good and protects will do).
Next, put it on a diet. Remove ALL sound proofing, carpet excess unused dash components, rear wheel well, door trims (replace with thin ally sheet), basically scrap anything that weighs more than 100g and isnt needed to offroad. If you get the weight back down to 2.2t that would be great. If it was me i would cut the doors down and remove all door glass and sunroof (interior is planned to be hosed out)
As for diff strength, a rear 4 pinion in the front would be a good start and will go most places, But Ideal a set of post 01 F250 diffs with lockers will fit (center on the left front), but you dont want to know how much $ they are. Mabe some older F150/250 4x4 diffs (Dana 44 front and 44 or a D60 rear), or even mogs will go in nicely (front may be a squeeze as the pinion is long and mor towards the center than a p38).
Engineering.............. well you will just have to know someone who can do pinkslips on the sly.......cause it can never be engineered with the SRS and ABS removed.
Cost$$$$, i recon with standard diffs one could be built for sub 10K easily. (remember you can sell off excess parts - wheels, airbags, computers etc)
will i ever build one, yes, but not until i finish my 110 mog diffed buggy (i cut it in half on saturday
) and 110 bush ranger.
Andy
Originally Posted by McDisco
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks