Who's baja is getting a motor rebuild and trans rebuild? Me

[DesertSasquatchXploration]

I'm really interested in how the (PROS) set up and tune the single IDF
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Key is to have downward travel Preload keep both wheels on the ground at all times once you lift a tire your DONE. Guys worry about clearance instead think of the opposite you want the suspension to drop that tire in the hole and keep you going. A spider for example they keep their body low but their legs can reach pretty far so they don't (bottom out)

[indianpeaksjoe]

Totally understanding that there is nothing cooler looking than two carbs on the side of a baja, I have to admit I am barely capable of tuning one, two would just be a headache for me.

40 HPMX IDF
- 1.15 main jet
- 1.6 air jet
- 0.00 exhaust jets

Some stuff from their NORRA 1000 here https://www.instagram.com/vervevintagemotorworks/

I am not saying that showing up to a race makes them experts, but they have been great to work with so far.

-Joe
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[jimmyhoffa]

[Schepp]

My single 40HPMX idles smooth at 800 when its fully warm. Has the usual off idle stumble and only really runs well when in the mains after 3000 and beyond.

Absolutely sucks to drive in traffic at slow speeds when its cold.

Unless you build a warm intake like desertsasquatch did, I don't think a single IDF/HPMX is a good daily all season setup.

The singles shine when you're on the gas and that's pretty much it. That is my experience.
I have no experience with dual carbs.

[DesertSasquatchXploration]

If it has a stock crank it needs to run right idle to 4500/5K if not its hack work. Its late spring so I would expect perfection ideal ambient temperature zero excuses.
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Key is to have downward travel Preload keep both wheels on the ground at all times once you lift a tire your DONE. Guys worry about clearance instead think of the opposite you want the suspension to drop that tire in the hole and keep you going. A spider for example they keep their body low but their legs can reach pretty far so they don't (bottom out)

[indianpeaksjoe]

The trans is being rebuilt Quaife LSD being added.

-Joe
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[ORANGECRUSHer]

Boy, your going to be set after all this is done!
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Brian H.

OrangeCrushERBerrien Warrior-2.4L Quad4-2x3 arms-1.5Fox coilovers-094-930CVs
LAZY MARY1970 Baja 2110cc-82mm CB forged crank-AA pistons/cylinders-Grant rings-1.1 vw rockers-CB serpkit-CB chromoly PRs-CB maxiflow filter pump-wix51515 filter-Dual 44IDF-cut/turned front beam-AEM wideband-Auber CHT-Donaldson Dual PowerCore filters-custom AL air boxes

[indianpeaksjoe]

Yeah I’m stoked to check it out, hopefully by the end of the month.

In the meantime I settled on using two grote flasher modules, one for turn signals and one for hazards. These are neat, they have two outputs, so I can have the in dash indicator working.

I also got a cool. Watson Street Works C4 relay module and an Amazon fuse box to move my headlights off of the original switch(still going to use it, just to activate the relay) the new hella horn and still have a bit of expansion room left over.

-Joe
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[indianpeaksjoe]

Getting closer, the trans is rebuilt new 1st and 2nd gear and a weddle reverse. Plus the Quaife and more.

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[Schepp]

Its going to be a completely different animal after all this!

[indianpeaksjoe]

Seats installed and windage tray welded in. Progress!

-Joe
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[indianpeaksjoe]

Trans rebuilt and about to go in. Looking better than ever.

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[indianpeaksjoe]

Bottom end coming together!

-Joe
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[67rustavenger]

Joe, Has the mechanic given you time frame as to when your car will be finished?

I miss seeing/reading your posts while out and about enjoying the beautiful landscapes of Moab.
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Cheap parts are gonna disappoint you.
Buy Once, Cry Once!

There's never enough time to do it right the first time. But there's always enough time to do it thrice.
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo!
2003 Astrovan? GFYS again, Xevin!

[indianpeaksjoe]

[67rustavenger]

[indianpeaksjoe]

Discs on, trans installed!

-Joe
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[indianpeaksjoe]

New baja bumper installed. Supposed to get a running engine video tomorrow.

-Joe
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[ORANGECRUSHer]

So this is what it looks like when professionals do what we do, aye? nice

Is that a horn speaker on your lower front hood?

edit: lights??
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Brian H.

OrangeCrushERBerrien Warrior-2.4L Quad4-2x3 arms-1.5Fox coilovers-094-930CVs
LAZY MARY1970 Baja 2110cc-82mm CB forged crank-AA pistons/cylinders-Grant rings-1.1 vw rockers-CB serpkit-CB chromoly PRs-CB maxiflow filter pump-wix51515 filter-Dual 44IDF-cut/turned front beam-AEM wideband-Auber CHT-Donaldson Dual PowerCore filters-custom AL air boxes

[ORANGECRUSHer]

Are the Kc headlights new? You got me interested in those now. I just have some regular old halogens and they are pretty worthless. Are those tolerable on the road or are they like spots? They are really sharp looking. I love the KC detail on the bulb shroud inside.
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Brian H.

OrangeCrushERBerrien Warrior-2.4L Quad4-2x3 arms-1.5Fox coilovers-094-930CVs
LAZY MARY1970 Baja 2110cc-82mm CB forged crank-AA pistons/cylinders-Grant rings-1.1 vw rockers-CB serpkit-CB chromoly PRs-CB maxiflow filter pump-wix51515 filter-Dual 44IDF-cut/turned front beam-AEM wideband-Auber CHT-Donaldson Dual PowerCore filters-custom AL air boxes