Mike's Ocho Cuatro Bronco build aka White Lightning

D1cker1 · Post by **D1cker1** » Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:37 am

MIkey,

I can wait to check out a bronco with a manual transmission.. It will be interesting hucking it with so much control over the transmission.
Im definately looking forward to a ride in the finished product.

only1mikey · Post by **only1mikey** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 3:07 am

Went to the pull yard today and left with quite a bit of shit. Thanks again for all your help Elliott.

And finally bronco is back up and running. Five speed swap is pretty legit, spinning 2200 rpm's at 70ish!

Mike

otter · Post by **otter** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 9:53 am

Awesome man. So how was it banging through gears?

philofab · Post by **philofab** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 10:22 am

Puts a lot more power to the ground now huh?

only1mikey · Post by **only1mikey** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 10:26 am

IDK yet actually. I need more seat time. I only drove it for 20 minutes since is was so late. I can tell you though it sure it nice to be able to cruise on the highway at a decent rpm. The trans did look like it had the stock oil in it from who knows how long and even after changing the fluid it doesn't shift that well.

As for the motor philo, I think something is up with mine. It just doesn't feel as strong as it used to be. No maybe I am used to my WRX, who knows. Gonna go drive it a bit now and report back.

Mike

philofab · Post by **philofab** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 10:32 am

How does the shift feel? They shift horrible if there is any issue with the master cylinder or slave. What fluid are you running?

only1mikey · Post by **only1mikey** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:38 am

Shift feels notchy, clutch needs more bleeding I am sure. Running ATF to clean it out, then switching to Redline MTL.

More updates from the weekend.

It's been raining off and on and somehow the moisture has rusted my fiberglass hood????

I missed the old rusty black hood so I recreated it.

Tagging street signs yo!

Also painted the front fenders.

Hard to tell in the pics but they are off white. I hope they match up, they looked good last night but they were still wet.

Mike

tcm glx · Post by **tcm glx** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:30 am

Looking good, cant wait to see it out at KOH. We should try and set up a time to sync up on Thursday or Friday out there...

otter · Post by **otter** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:54 pm

So you have been driving it for a few days. What the verdict? To you like it?

lugobean · Post by **lugobean** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 11:36 pm

I just went through like the whole thread and everything's pretty badass! Keep up the good work. And btw good job on not getting down on it with all the little stuff that keeps popping up. That's always my downfall, and the reason I haven't started my build yet!

And I'm mad jealous of your excursions!

Becks_Bronco · Post by **Becks_Bronco** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:08 pm

Saw you out at hammers, the hood looks awesome haha

ESHALLBETTER · Post by **ESHALLBETTER** » Wed Feb 20, 2013 1:29 pm

I'm bored of the internet, please go on an adventure and post pics.

Post by **SteveG** » Wed Feb 20, 2013 8:24 pm

ESHALLBETTER wrote:I'm bored of the internet, please go on an adventure and post pics.

Cabin fever and you reached the end of the internet?

ESHALLBETTER · Post by **ESHALLBETTER** » Wed Feb 20, 2013 8:33 pm

SteveG wrote:
ESHALLBETTER wrote:I'm bored of the internet, please go on an adventure and post pics.
Cabin fever and you reached the end of the internet?

I've seen somethings I'll never be able to unsee.....

Wrightracing.net · Post by **Wrightracing.net** » Mon Dec 09, 2013 10:35 am

only1mikey wrote:Rear end is back together.

Went from a stock 9" rear end, with an open diff and 4.56's to some new (to me ) Currie 35 spline axles, and a new (this time it really is new) Strange Nodular case, Yukon Grizzly locker, Daytona pinion support, new 4.56's, basically a bad ass new diff!!!

Mike

Hey Mike, I wanted to see how you like the Yukon Grizzly locker? I wonder how it sizes up against the Detroit Locker? Maybe someone that has run both will chime in here? From what I have heard, Yukon is making good stuff, but is it worth the price?

tcm glx · Post by **tcm glx** » Mon Dec 09, 2013 10:57 am

Wrightracing.net wrote:
only1mikey wrote:Rear end is back together.

Went from a stock 9" rear end, with an open diff and 4.56's to some new (to me ) Currie 35 spline axles, and a new (this time it really is new) Strange Nodular case, Yukon Grizzly locker, Daytona pinion support, new 4.56's, basically a bad ass new diff!!!

Mike
Hey Mike, I wanted to see how you like the Yukon Grizzly locker? I wonder how it sizes up against the Detroit Locker? Maybe someone that has run both will chime in here? From what I have heard, Yukon is making good stuff, but is it worth the price?

Mike isnt on here a whole lot but I am running that same setup in my Bronco and it works great. You do get the occasionialy click here and there.... but traction wise it works fantastic.

only1mikey · Post by **only1mikey** » Thu Mar 30, 2017 9:33 pm

She's for sale, lots has changed since I last posted here. Spread the word.

http://classifieds.race-dezert.com/inde ... &id=123578

S00TLYFE · Post by **S00TLYFE** » Mon Sep 20, 2021 6:46 pm

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