monstaru Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 yeah, I already did the math on what I need/want. The roundeye 27w are for my head lights(spot 30degree , 1980 lumens each). I Already have them, I paid the price in your link for a 4 pack . I also already have the interior, and bed light. I have some other stuff coming already for auxillary lighting. Deal of the century. But I will wait till it arrives to showcase it. Lets just say 24000 lumens. cheers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 I had a reputable shop look into whether or not the new alternator was actually putting out the amount of amperage it claimed in the ebay ad. 140 amps was claimed, and it actually tested out at about 150! I started working on Ver.2.0 of the electrical box. Cheers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 150 Amps Alternator! Is that an especial Aftermarket unit? I'll Like to see Pics & Details. Kind Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 It stated 140amps in the ebay advertisement. ACE alternators. http://www.ebay.com/itm/151328018523?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 The gentleman I took it to for the test has been building starters and alternators for about 40yrs. Mostly for marine and industrial use. cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Thank you for the Link, much appreciated. ...I started working on Ver.2.0 of the electrical box... You mean you'll change the wirings to thicker gauge ones for the Extra amperage, isn't it? Kind Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Thank you for the Link, much appreciated. You mean you'll change the wirings to thicker gauge ones for the Extra amperage, isn't it? Kind Regards NoNO, they already were rated appropriately. Simply changing the BOx/size for better fitment under the dash. It is changiug from that yellow box a few pages back, to a 500 cartridge military ammo can. You'll see. Really small runs (length) of wire allow you to utilize a smaller size, guage wise.All of the large wire can still be regular battery cable size. The alternator wires on the stock harness are adequate to carry the load over that distance. I have been doing the math. Fear not, I am taking this seriously . and then relays are another thing. The box itself is Overwired(defenitely larger guage and rating than needed), with relays on every circuit except ECU, CB, and possibly the Wife Eject button(horn )Depends on how I feel in a couple of days when I tidy it up. I also got some different Military grade Amphenol plugs from my boss that I will use to seperate the systems. This will help in all kinds of ways down the road. Especially isolating systems for troubleshooting. As long as my soldering job goes well, we're good LOL. cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 ... It is changiug from that yellow box a few pages back, to a 500 cartridge military ammo can. You'll see. ... This sounds really Awesome! ... Share some Photos! Kind Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) Here ya go Jeszek. I am liking V2.0 , It is tighter space which obviously made it more challenging to lay out the wire paths. I also have some Amphenol connectors I decided to use instead of the bulkhead connector. It should work out. Have plenty more to do. Time is the issue. cheers I have cleaned up a few things with the truck, and am just plugging along. Edited July 20, 2014 by monstaru 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Awesome Job! I Really like this V2.0, looks super Solid. Can't wait to see more Updated of the Whole Beast! Kind Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykeys Toy Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Very nice Brian! ocd much? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) no, I OCD ALOT! lol I worked on the rear mount radiator. Got the under the truck pipes, and the flex hose. Incorporated the battery tray into the radiator mount. I will use battery boxes for protection of the cables and such. I will try to seal them up well. I am ordering an exhaust header to cut down and use. I went through about 60 bucks in crappy exhaust pieces trying to piece something together. I looked at a ton of different options. I was going to piece it together, then buy SS pieces, and rock it out. I also have to notch an oil pan, I may have to order another pickup tube that has more of an s-curve for the clearance. But I may be able to get just past the stock one. Umm, what else. I also have the ecu mounted up above the steering column now, and have some more wiring layout figured out. I figured out the color. My surprise lights were a scam, so I have to wait to get refunded for those and I will by another real auction Light. anyways, I'll get some pics up this week. cheers Edited July 28, 2014 by monstaru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 You might be surprised to at just how bright the lights I added the link to are. 3600 lumens is no joke when it comes to slow night wheeling. Proper floods for under a hundred bucks a pair. Mine are due to show up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) I have bought tons of LED stuff for work over the last couple years. Have studied it. Not discounting those lights. I have just found that cost/value benefit is something to look at for this build. I seriously have not looked at total in about a year. Don't wanna know now. The thing about it is, how much money do i want to throw down the toilet. We are not the same type of driver. I beat spoob. You don't. Not to say that we don't and Can't wheel the same. You like finesse. I have aggression. I take it out on my rigs. That being said. I dunno if expensive lights are for me.lol I am bound to pound.All the pot in the world can't make me mellow. it only evens me out lol \If AND when I get that dAMNED Lightbar.I will mount it on the truck where I get the most benefit .With the four 27w lights at 1980 lumens each up front, I will be set pretty well. With the other two I already have,( If I don't sell them), will be great rock lights. I read more than you think. As a matter of fact , I proud myself on being a tech guy. The advantage of being able to replace something at a lower cost due to making a line is priceless. It is unlikely that anything I mount will get broken because they are in such random places. BUT The headlights with protection.........Would have to be head on. The louvres to the windshield wipers(damn!why can't I think of that word?)LOL......44 inches is perfect size to do what I want. EDIT: COWL pirateflippyoffything I guess my point is that I am not limited on mounting options.I can add more lights without codswalloping up a factory finish.Mines already toast The alternator I bought is perfect for my output with the entire system. 300w light bar 108w haedlights 32w rock lights 5w fuel pump 200w stereo 4w CB 3w interior lights(also LED) 20w CB speaker 160w fans 50w heater fans ecu like 3w lol air compressors.hrrmm. between like 12w, and 20w for min to COnstant 100% duty cycle. 905w/12v=75.416amps with a 140 amp alt., I should be alright. Those lamps are about 27920 lumens all together.If I need more,, I have a little wiggle room. Thats forward facing lumens at that point. That does not include the rock lamps. And if ya wanna talk straight lumens. My smaller quad set will put out more than your duece. And really, I Just need them to fill holes in a grill . lol I could have just used the lights I already had. But found some pretty good deals on way more efficient lighting. so, My four of a kind, beats your pair . lol cheers Edited July 29, 2014 by monstaru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Well, they came in the mail. And there were actually 4 lights for 100 bucks. I misread the description in the auction. I hooked up two to the heep, and wow, they are tons brighter than my head lights. I only wheel occasionally at night. Don't see any need for spots, only floods, cuz it's all done at 2 miles an hour, not worried about out running the lights. We ran thru Evans at night, and I found that my two 2000 lumen flashlights dialed down to low power were plenty to see me thru the trails. (I attached them to magnets and stuck them on my fenders) The other guys had bigger tires and lifts, with lots more lights, including rock lights underneath. I was still the only one to make it up and over the rock obstacle at the bottom of the big bowl. I'm looking forward to see the lights in all their glory, just hoping it happens before my 9 year old graduates high school. lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 "I'm looking forward to see the lights in all their glory, just hoping it happens before my 9 year old graduates high school. lol" You and me both brother, you and me both. lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax84 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 any updates? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) I made the most biggest stoner move evar! I ordered the wrong exhaust. I have single port heads on my Frankenmotor. ( which is the end all be all motor.)And duals on the 1.8 sitting in there for placement. Not thinking.Comtemplating a lot about exhaust . AND straight up dropped the ball!lolDOH. Thats what lengthy projects do to you I guess. I NEED the exhaust done to run the radiator lines. SO yeah, I bought a couple more tools to keep this rolling better. hope to be ordering the stainless pieces I need for to finish the exhaust by the end of this weekend. I have to cash, and tool up sometimes. cheers Edited September 6, 2014 by monstaru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 It is sitting in the garage.lol I have less time as the summer goes on and fall shows up. I should be getting back at her after Elk season. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 nice! the ultimate in versatility... probably half of my wheeling is night, but the crap I've got mounted on the roof is just there because I had them on hand and for definitely higher speeds. lots of wheeling buddies have the LED bars so there's no shortage of light out there. no need to add to the mix... yet.... I've got handle bar mounts for my bicycle that hold my flashlights too. Well, they came in the mail. And there were actually 4 lights for 100 bucks. I misread the description in the auction. I hooked up two to the heep, and wow, they are tons brighter than my head lights. I only wheel occasionally at night. Don't see any need for spots, only floods, cuz it's all done at 2 miles an hour, not worried about out running the lights. We ran thru Evans at night, and I found that my two 2000 lumen flashlights dialed down to low power were plenty to see me thru the trails. (I attached them to magnets and stuck them on my fenders) The other guys had bigger tires and lifts, with lots more lights, including rock lights underneath. I was still the only one to make it up and over the rock obstacle at the bottom of the big bowl. I'm looking forward to see the lights in all their glory, just hoping it happens before my 9 year old graduates high school. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) Finally took a minute to do some work. Thanks to Gloyale i realized i could still fabricate the single port header on a Dual port head, thanks to the indexing bolt. And Thanks to Northcoast I got some flanges shortly after that revelation. got this shitbox thrown together. I might even run it! I would like to see it go to an exhaust shop and be made into a header. We'll see if it leaks.LOL I ran out of regular wire, and so I threw some FLUXcore in the machine. I do not miss using it .lol It is pretty ugly, but pretty sure it will work just fine till i decide to pony up for better pieces. cheers Edited November 17, 2014 by monstaru 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Good to see progress! I'd been wondering. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Thanks guys, It has been/is fun learning how to build stuff. I have been on hiatus from this for long enough. I went and watcheedd some racing on Saturday and have the itch again.SO during this time I have ordered the wrong header, changed my mind about design ideas about a million times,and figured out what color I want to paint it lol I made a couple mistakes ordering exhaust, so I threw together a headder from the crap you can buy anywhere. It actually came out pretty good.lol I sttill need to address the oil pickup shortening So, insted oof notching the oil pan I decided to shorten it. It is something that the VW guys do in sandrails, and mainly Vanagon conversions. I got the oil pan figured out today. Then I changed my mind about the rear mount radiator. So I started the mounts . It feels good to be making some progress again. cheers 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obk25xt Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I feel ya….. I am ALSO wrkn on mine again… FINALLY hooked up some 240v in the shop… Now I have AIR, HEAT, and AMPERAGE!!!! Can run plasma, and welder.. Actually going to wire in a 30a and 50a outlet here in just a few min…. Updates in my thread…... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbbvw Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Awesome man!! glad to see things happening. Let me know when you want some help with the pick up tube. Jesse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Putin's Beer of Russia. lol!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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