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Offline mudhole

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« on: September 23, 2009, 07:24:06 AM »
Hey guys and gals?...I just bought a 86 Sami as you guys say...I don't know why because my nick name should be brand new...I don't have a bunch of money...but I usually can find some...this is going to be mine and my son's hunting buggy (Ranger,Mule,Rhino)....it has the 1.3 engine compression was 155 on all cylinders....but that carb was giving me fits having to unplug stuff to get it to run on all 4...then it would bog bad shifting so ...I bought Weber 38....on it's way...I would like to DD the vehicle especially through Jan...I am very anxious....no patience...but economy has slowed me down...I did buy some Buckshot tires for it...It is in real good shape...it has a header on it...having seats done now...paint booth Sunday...I know I am getting the cart before the horse...but I have friends that do that kind of stuff...where do you start replacing...I mean the breaks seem fine but have a leak in them somewhere....having to add fluid...I would like a good all around lift...I did not buy anything but the 235 tires...29" I think...where do I start...as everything but the carb seemed to be working....but I just don't have the confidence in it as I feel like something could quit any minute with a vehicle this old...any advice would help...I don't want extreme....just good dependable 4x4...any good mods worth the money would be helpful....and if anyone has parts or kits that would benefit me...I would sure consider them....I saw an alternator GM94....I read where a bigger alt....could be beneficial for running lights and so forth...just help a newbie out if you can...Thanks in advance...MH
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Re: where to start
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2009, 08:15:21 AM »
cool rig. From our experience samurai's are like boats (big hole where you throw money). The nice thing is with minor mods like suspension, tires, lift you can make a hell of a rig for around $2k (assuming motor brakes are in order). The 38 is a great carb to start with. When and IF it comes to motor mod time the weber 38 is the carb that most people go with. Think about your goals for your truck (daily driver, trail rig, rock crawl...ETC). RE-post with exactly what you want to acheive and I'm sure we will be able to point you in the right direction. If all you want is a daily driver, you are probably there. Main things to consider Brakes, tires, running lights, current tags, and a tuned up motor!....oh yeah....DONT FORGET INSURANCE AND MAYBE AAA, IF ITS IN YOUR AREA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Let me tell you what Melba Toast is packin' right here, all right. We got 4:11 Positrac outback, 750 double pumper, Edelbrock intake, bored over 30, 11 to 1 pop-up pistons, turbo-jet 390 horsepower. We're talkin' some freakin' muscle.

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Offline Black Zuk

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Re: where to start
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2009, 08:18:08 AM »
Cool you are in the same boat I'm in. I was going to start with new leaf springs. then I want one of the side draft carb kits.
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Offline sammypro.com

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Re: where to start
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2009, 09:07:06 AM »
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Let me tell you what Melba Toast is packin' right here, all right. We got 4:11 Positrac outback, 750 double pumper, Edelbrock intake, bored over 30, 11 to 1 pop-up pistons, turbo-jet 390 horsepower. We're talkin' some freakin' muscle.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/sammypro
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Offline Minmatar

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Re: where to start
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2009, 09:50:22 AM »
Sammy you guys are in LA Center right? Your prices make me cry  :'(
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Offline Drone637

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Re: where to start
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2009, 11:55:58 AM »
You can also get the My-Side kit from Zuk's Off-Road.  Doesn't look near as fancy though.

http://www.zuksoffroad.net/samurai_engine.htm

Sammypro may be expensive but the kit he sells looks pretty good.  It would be fun to try out one of his high end 1.3 blocks if I ever had a Sammy to try it in.

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Offline Black Zuk

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Re: where to start
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2009, 12:12:13 PM »
Yup I've been looking at the ZOR my side kit. if I ever win the lottery or a rich relative dies then I would look at the other. Or maybe I could sell a kidney..... hay you got two.
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Offline Minmatar

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Re: where to start
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2009, 01:12:53 PM »
BUT ITS 4K!!!  :'(
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Offline sammypro.com

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Re: where to start
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2009, 02:11:49 PM »
Quote from: Minmatar on September 23, 2009, 09:50:22 AM
Sammy you guys are in LA Center right? Your prices make me cry  :'(

QUALITY .....FAST......CHEAP........(PICK 2 YOU MAY NOT HAVE 3) :P
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Let me tell you what Melba Toast is packin' right here, all right. We got 4:11 Positrac outback, 750 double pumper, Edelbrock intake, bored over 30, 11 to 1 pop-up pistons, turbo-jet 390 horsepower. We're talkin' some freakin' muscle.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/sammypro
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Offline sammypro.com

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Re: where to start
« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2009, 02:15:08 PM »
Quote from: Minmatar on September 23, 2009, 01:12:53 PM
BUT ITS 4K!!!  :'(

DUDE, 4K FOR THE FULL DRESSED BALANCED AND BLUEPRINTED W/ 10.2 PISTONS AND HOT CAM. We have many different styles, and compression ratios to choose from. I only do quality, however i will build motors not fullt dressed for alot less!!!!!!!! 8)
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Let me tell you what Melba Toast is packin' right here, all right. We got 4:11 Positrac outback, 750 double pumper, Edelbrock intake, bored over 30, 11 to 1 pop-up pistons, turbo-jet 390 horsepower. We're talkin' some freakin' muscle.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/sammypro
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Offline Minmatar

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Re: where to start
« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2009, 02:47:17 PM »
Think you guys quoted me for a 16v 2.5k =(
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Offline sammypro.com

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Re: where to start
« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2009, 02:53:41 PM »
Quote from: Minmatar on September 23, 2009, 02:47:17 PM
Think you guys quoted me for a 16v 2.5k =(

probably cause we didnt have 1 at the time. I'm easy,,,,,what do you want to spend. Keep in mind I dont do "economy" kits, Only the real Japan parts for me! Talk to zack if you call back!
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Let me tell you what Melba Toast is packin' right here, all right. We got 4:11 Positrac outback, 750 double pumper, Edelbrock intake, bored over 30, 11 to 1 pop-up pistons, turbo-jet 390 horsepower. We're talkin' some freakin' muscle.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/sammypro
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