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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-21-2019, 05:10 PM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
Just saw the recent posts... sad to say the...

Just saw the recent posts... sad to say the least. Rest in peace brother.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-19-2018, 10:44 PM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
Personally, I'd run whatever master cylinder came...

Personally, I'd run whatever master cylinder came on the vehicle the calipers came from or something similar at least.


For instance... if you now have 4 wheel disks with multi-piston calipers.....
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-12-2018, 11:25 AM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
Nothing wrong with that. Over-engineering is...

Nothing wrong with that. Over-engineering is better than it failing.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-12-2018, 09:57 AM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
Hmm.. I'd think they'd be fine heat wise. The...

Hmm.. I'd think they'd be fine heat wise. The powerstroke version of my bus puts the downpipe within an inch or so of the engine cover. Could always get some DEI heat wrap on that portion of the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-12-2018, 12:29 AM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
Why not rob the lip seal off a van engine cover? ...

Why not rob the lip seal off a van engine cover? They use a fairly heavy yet soft rubber seal that will hold up to heat just fine and have the compression properties you are looking for as its...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-26-2018, 07:36 PM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
Eh... the work can wait. You've been making...

Eh... the work can wait. You've been making great progress... time to gear down and recoup a bit.


You'll be back at it in no time!
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-22-2018, 10:43 PM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
Getting closer!

Getting closer!
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-29-2018, 08:52 AM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
Lol... yeah your weight wouldn't hurt...

Lol... yeah your weight wouldn't hurt anything... and it wouldn't need to be permanent.


I've got nearly 500 lbs hanging on a shelving system that is mounted this way from trusses set 8' apart....
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-29-2018, 12:26 AM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
I have a simple idea for your roof problem... ...

I have a simple idea for your roof problem...


This is how I built some shelving in my shop but in theory, it would work well for you.


I see you've got some exposed roof support beams in...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-22-2018, 11:10 AM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
From my understanding... dont waste time/money...

From my understanding... dont waste time/money on grid heaters. They don't do much for cold starts.. more for emissions. You can get them dirt cheap if you want one.. most 6bt guys delete them.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-20-2018, 01:00 PM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
1k should be enough as long as the cables and...

1k should be enough as long as the cables and such are up to snuff. A gear reduction style starter will go a long way to help as well.

During winter, you'll want to use a block heater and...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-20-2018, 11:23 AM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
Yeah.. the 3100 is a traditional group 31. You...

Yeah.. the 3100 is a traditional group 31. You would need a 3400 if you went with XS Power.

Group 34 is a fairly common size.. So I would go with what is readily available. Are you using...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-20-2018, 11:02 AM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
Most HD alternators can be tweaked to produce the...

Most HD alternators can be tweaked to produce the outputs you want/need.

Newer alternators such as the one on my Tahoe are controlled via the ECU which drops charging voltage as the batteries are...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-20-2018, 10:47 AM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
AGM batteries need a charge of roughly 2.25-2.3v...

AGM batteries need a charge of roughly 2.25-2.3v per cell to be happy. You can get a regulator if need be to keep the alternator in check as most old school alternators put out around 2.4v per cell...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-19-2018, 11:26 AM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
Yup... Optima is manufactured by Johnson...

Yup... Optima is manufactured by Johnson Controls and yeah.. they have gone down hill.

If you want top notch AGM quality... go with XS Power. They are pricey... but I run 1 in my Tahoe with a...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-19-2018, 10:42 AM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
I've had one agm battery fail (shorted cell) that...

I've had one agm battery fail (shorted cell) that would over charge and "boil". As for venting, the battery just made a hissing noise but because there is no liquid in the battery, it doesn't leak. ...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-22-2018, 02:26 PM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
Does pretty well. I screwed up a bit and made...

Does pretty well. I screwed up a bit and made the assumption that I'd need a low stall converter when I built the trans (4l80e). I ordered a 1200rpm stall billet converter from hughes... Should...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-22-2018, 08:14 AM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
Absolutely. My tahoe build is on 4btswaps. ...

Absolutely. My tahoe build is on 4btswaps. Great group over there. My user name there is AcIdBuRn02ZTS

I met up with a few members.. bought my big intercooler from KhaosKustoms who has one of...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-21-2018, 11:10 PM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
Mileage is about the same but driveability is 10x...

Mileage is about the same but driveability is 10x better.

The HX30 is a great charger by itself though.. if you end up not needing the power, the 30 will spool very quickly and is efficient to...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-21-2018, 10:38 PM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
Been digging through your build to find out how...

Been digging through your build to find out how much room you've got to work with. It's tight for sure but doable I'd say. Then noticed you have a p-pump... lucky SOB. Lol

Anyways..

Here...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-21-2018, 09:02 PM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
Looks to be coming along nicely. Fab work is top...

Looks to be coming along nicely. Fab work is top notch.

I'll post some pictures of my compound packaging later tonight if I can find some of the pics from putting it all together.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-21-2018, 05:21 PM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
Yes. More fuel typically equates to driving the...

Yes. More fuel typically equates to driving the charger harder. What year is your engine? The early 7.3 had a laggy turbo system. If you can find someone who will tune the 444e, you can certainly...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-21-2018, 04:17 PM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
I'm sure he does... he needs (well.. need may...

I'm sure he does... he needs (well.. need may be a strong word.. lol) compound turbos... (One atmosphere charger feeding air to a smaller high pressure charger).

If sized properly, can...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-21-2018, 01:51 PM
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Posted By Mr4btTahoe
.....compounds. I'll say this.. even if you...

.....compounds.

I'll say this.. even if you keep fuel turned down, it makes a world of difference in driveability with the 4bt in a heavy vehicle. You've got the fab skills so cost would be...
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