New FSJ noob from Canada.

[Pattywagon]

Hey all, just joined this forum and man is it a sweet resource for a newbie like me who has only mucked around with toyotas!. I recently picked up a 86 GW with 300 something on the odo but a rebuilt engine and soild running gear for 300 bucks. (300 Canadain bucks no less, lol)

My question is, the motor was leaking oil, exhuast gas, and other important things, so the top end is getting a gasket set at the very least before i drive it. I was also thinking of putting Edelbrock shorty headers and a perfromer intake on while its apart, what kind of carb should i top it off with?

Im out in the sticks and this is a bush beater, so emissions arnt really a concern, what kind of HP can i expect with this setup?

Cheers!

[men in black]

Welcome from Michigan :thumbsup:

[orangebike]

welcome what engine is it?

[TK421]

welcome what engine is it?

Welcome From Charlotte, NC. I also mucked with FJ40's, this is why I went Jeep. You will find this group is incredibly useful and friendly...Good start focusin on the mechanics, I'm trying to do the same but just can't resist tinkering with everything else.:rolleyes:

[Pattywagon]

Whoops sorry, It has the AMC 360 and 727 Tranny

[FSJ Guy]

Pass on the headers. The stock manifolds are supposed to do really well. Everyone I hear with headers has to go through extraordinary measures to prevent leaks.

[Fiodh. Argus]

remflex gaskets with the headers usually work great. Cheap headers I hear are more troublesome!

[AnnieL]

Welcome to the looney bin! :D You'll find lots of good, friendly help here!!

[HD_JEEP]

Big Jeep wave from Little Rock, Arkansas. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Glad you are here.

Hey I just wanted to say....



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We need pics please...

[fulsizjeep]

Welcome from SW Colorado!

We are running Hedman headers on 2 401s here and they seal pretty good with Remflex or Mr Gasket Copper gaskets. Stock exhaust manifolds flow pretty good too.

I would consider a Holley Truck Avenger carb if I were you. Edelbrock is a bit over sold IMHO.

[82 Widetrac]

Greetings from Alberta!



Russ

[Pattywagon]

So just stick with an intake an pass on the headers? I already pulled em off cause they were leaking pretty bad, if I put them back on, can I somehow delete the butterfly valve thing on the pass. side? It looks very restrictive and just another place to leak.

Heres some pics of it so far. I cut all the rust out and patched it, but the dents are staying, cause' theres going to be more...lol

Not bad for 10 cans of rattle paint...

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/dumfoo2/DSC_0050.jpg

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http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/dumfoo2/DSC_0050.jpg%5B/IMG%5D

[fsjeep]

Cool looking ride! I live in victoria bc, welcome to the board. Where abouts are you?

I ran the stock manifolds for years then went headers a year ago and havent had any leaks so far. Definately noticeable performance gains on my motor but my motor isnt quite stock. Keep the pics coming:drivin:

cheers Dwain

[Pattywagon]

Ha im up in Shawnigan lake! We should go wheel when I get this pile roadworthy!

You arn't on Island 4x4 by any chance are ya?

[fsjeep]

Ha im up in Shawnigan lake! We should go wheel when I get this pile roadworthy!

You arn't on Island 4x4 by any chance are ya?

yep and yep:cool:

[fsjeep]

yeah definately up for going for a wheel sometime. If you need any help with your fsj let me know and maybe I could help. Also keep yer eyes open for me if you see any wagons or cherokees for sale up around shawnigan......I would like to build another trail rig, I miss my old 77 cherokee choptop:(

cheers

[Pattywagon]

For sure dude:thumbsup: