Mullet's Thunder Bus Build - Page 22

Johnny Mullet · 03-20-2019, 11:34 AM

Had a friend at work record the Thunder bus on take off and running down the road. Turn up the volume and listen to this beast!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzWTJjN63_M

Sleddgracer · 03-20-2019, 11:55 AM

l could live with that! - lol

consti2tion · 03-21-2019, 05:26 AM

Damn that sounds great man! Makes me tempted to straight pipe mine sometime in the future..

cadillackid · 03-21-2019, 05:32 AM

that 444E is one of the throatiest ones ive heard...

Johnny - imagine if we pumped you up to 250

I bought the stuff to straight pipe mine.. one of these days it will get dry and warm at the same time so I can crawl under and put the pipes on..

-Christopher

Johnny Mullet · 04-15-2019, 04:35 PM

I been wanting to get this done and since the weather was crappy today I made it happen. I been wanting an additional vent in the back part of the bus above the bed since it's always a little warmer back there. Now it's in and finally installed the vent cover I had for over a year.......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtK_xHPXlGQ

Yukon Cornelius · 04-17-2019, 06:27 AM

Looks and sounds great... been hard to track all your progress... I can't view youtube at work.... lol
But cracked through a bunch of the videos last night, I'm almost caught back up

Johnny Mullet · 04-24-2019, 06:16 AM

The update video on the vent install and more........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhBpovNK3_g

consti2tion · 04-25-2019, 07:29 PM

Looking good Johnny, the vent/fans are something I wish I would have done on our build. You are more brave than I am, the wife might be upset if I start cutting holes in the roof and getting metal shavings everywhere at this point.

Johnny Mullet · 04-25-2019, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cadillackid

that 444E is one of the throatiest ones ive heard...

Johnny - imagine if we pumped you up to 250

I bought the stuff to straight pipe mine.. one of these days it will get dry and warm at the same time so I can crawl under and put the pipes on..

-Christopher

Is that possible with the software you have and my old 3 box system? If so, then GAME ON!

chinchl143 · 05-01-2019, 12:42 PM

Hey Johnny, nice build been following it from the beginning, even hopped on couple of your live casts. Nice job.

We built out a 95 BB TC 2000. Ran it to the Outerbanks and up 77 from SC last August. Ran like a champ. Now we been hitting state parks or interesting spots within a couple hours of home. We live just West of CLE and would like to boondock out your way. Any good spots you recommend?

Chuck in
Howard the Blue Crab

Johnny Mullet · 05-01-2019, 08:12 PM

There are tons of sweet campgrounds in the area like Geneva on the Lake State Park, Pymatuning Lake State Parks, Indian Creek campground, and more with lots of attractions and entertainment. There are also a few places you could boondock at like a few of the 19 covered bridges in the county, Racoon Park, Conneaut Township park or the docks, The old plaza at I-90 and route 7, Hertzog Rotarty Park, and a few other places you can park with caution as in any booondocking experience. Ashtabula county is a pretty cool place if you like the Lake Effect!

Galleon · 05-01-2019, 10:17 PM

Hi there mr. mullet
I have a bus kinda similar to yours - I watched your video series and am interested in whether you were able to bump up your top speed. I saw you reprogram it in one video. I also have t444e 7.3 with at 545. Just want to go a bit faster so I don’t nuisance others on the highway by going 56 mph.

Johnny Mullet · 05-02-2019, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Galleon

Hi there mr. mullet
I have a bus kinda similar to yours - I watched your video series and am interested in whether you were able to bump up your top speed. I saw you reprogram it in one video. I also have t444e 7.3 with at 545. Just want to go a bit faster so I don’t nuisance others on the highway by going 56 mph.

Top speed on my bus is 65 MPH but with the gearing, I run about 60 MPH so the RPM's are 2400 instead of 2600. Is your bus equipped with a speed limiter? When you are at top speed at 56MPH what is your RPM's?

cadillackid · 05-02-2019, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Mullet

Is that possible with the software you have and my old 3 box system? If so, then GAME ON!

actually I think so.. we would probably destroy your AT545 though! I would install a pyro first.. when im climbing mountains in mine at full speed ahead I approach or slightly exceed the 1200 degree mark.. people say 1250 all day , and 1400 for up to 5 minutes.. but I ack off the minute mine hits 1200.. my red bus climbs the I-77 mountain in virgina at close to 65 if i want it to.

-Christopher

Galleon · 05-02-2019, 06:05 PM

I don’t mean to be thread jacking, but apparently I can’t start my own build thread yet. Thanks for everything again I’ve been following along with your videos.

Johnny Mullet · 05-02-2019, 06:42 PM

I have no fear of my AT545 failing on me, but after consideration, why shorten it's life when I am already happy with the way it is now.

cadillackid · 05-02-2019, 09:02 PM

Whoever dash it is in that pic, that bus is maxed out by gearing and not the computer ..

Johnny - honestly I rarely use the power I have in mine. It does come in handy in the city since I use it as a near daily driver, freeway ramps are much nicer when being able to fully be at speed by end of ramp. But on road trips I set the cruise at 65 and itcourrs along.. extra power does allow it to maintain speed on inclines, esp now that I got the trans electronics dialed in. Otherwise my engine load factor sits at 50% or below most all the time and that’s with me being geared too tall.

If your bus is running the way you want it then I say not mess with it.
I also happen to enjoy experimenting with various things in vehicles.. it’s the old hot rodder in me.. always building something ..
Christopher

Johnny Mullet · 05-02-2019, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Galleon

I don’t mean to be thread jacking, but apparently I can’t start my own build thread yet. Thanks for everything again I’ve been following along with your videos.

Yup. Your gear ratio has you maxed out at that speed.

Galleon · 05-02-2019, 10:25 PM

Ok I’ll just take my time - thanks!

knightindullarmor · 05-03-2019, 12:33 AM

Johnny - I must say that I really like your bus and your series of informative videos on building it. Lots of great information and awesome ideas to inspire folks. Your rig sounds like a beast and looks great too. Like the 68 Camaro or 65 Mustang of the skoolies. Keep up the great work on your bus and keeping us entertained.

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