It Runs!!!!! Frontier complete re build - new build Honda GX620

[dezi]

Well happy to say that Kev and I got the engine and tranny in my 08 Frontier 8x8 (got it from a guy's ex wife that wanted it all gone!). I got it with no engine or tires and a few other things. Installed my Honda GX620 20hp Engine on the factory bolts on the powerpack with no problems at all. Bolts right in and tons of room. Fired it up and that so far is the best sound a guy can hear. This has been a complete froma up build.

Now I need to address the exhaust as I feel it is a bit too close to the belt and clutch. Any ideas guys?

Thanks

[Tinodesis]

Congratulations for completing your build, dezi.

I would like to put a 620 in my '77 8x8 , but I'm going to stay with the two-stroke Kohler and put a few miles on it first. I tore mine down to the frame and replaced a lot of parts with new ones. I'm hoping to have it running in a few days.

[dezi]

Well the build is half way there. Just a note... The exhaust is a bugger. Factory one will not fit in there as it is too close to the belt (1/8"). So now I have to try to fab something up.

If all goes well, I will post pics of the build of the exhaust. Working on wiring now.. Well Kev is.. This is going to be a great machine. We plan to use it for Seacrh and Rescue as well since it is a 8x8 and it has a reliable Honda motor in it

[KrS14]

*mumbles something about stupid wiring*

lol

[Mike]

Sounds like a great project. I look forward to seeing the pictures. Being so new when you got it why do you think the motor was out of it? Was it something malicious from the ex-husband to just take whatever he could?

[dezi]

The Frontier is 95% done! Pics included

It's been a long time but we got it almost all done. 8x8 frontier with a Honda GX 620 20HP engine. Working great!!!! Havn't had a chance to take it out to the trails yet but soon. Got to at least test it down the road.

Need to add the screens, a few little adjustments with the exhaust and I think we are ready to go.

All custom wire harness from a GREAT BUDDY Kevin (KrS14) and a lot of help with assembly! Thanks d00d!!!!!

Installed a Clarion Deck, speakers in the back, fog lights, wiper motor, custom switch for the front and rear winches and articulating motor to pivit the blade (Video to come of that one!)

Just picked up a 70lbs thrust Minn Kota trolling motor. Hope it will be enough.

This was a complete empty yub bare frame up build. FROM SCRATCH.
If we can be of any help for techy stuff let us know.

[Cougar]

Looking good. Cougar

[moos-a-boo]

LOOKS GREAT! On picture # 4 I see an electrical plug in, what is the purpose of this? For the winch? We use power inverters, just set the inverter on the seat, open the hood & clamp the cables onto the battery when needed & thought this might be a better solution instead of opening the hood every time we need to charge the cell phone, camera battery, DeWalt battery, etc.
Are you utilizing brand new body? Thanks for the pictures!

[dezi]

Thanks for the comments moos-a-boo. The plug was added for our future hardtop enclosure we are planning to make this summer. Power, ground and some extra wires for a blue light on top are in there so when we attach the top all we have to do is plug the harness in ther from the top and it goes to another panel that will supply power for dome light, heater, etc..... Just thinking ahead so we don't have to try to fish wires, split halves again, etc.

[dezi]

Here are some more pics of under the hood and stuff. Custom switches, deck ,wire harness and our buddy deer.

Having a blast with this thing.. We are planning on starting on a 6x6 for my buddy kevin shortly so we can come ride with all you guys!

[moos-a-boo]

Sanitary!!!! My brother & I had done 2 total restorations on older Argos, but none never looked as clean as this! DId you but 2 new body halfs? On the tranny, I noticed the brake calipers mounted up on top of the rotor? Is this factory??

[dezi]

Thanks! Ya 2 new halves together. Actually all new parts.. NEW.. Marriage went sore and the wife got to keep everything so I was able to pick it all up for REALLY Cheap. It was all in parts. Nothing was assembled. Was a blast putting it all together. More photos to come.

[KrS14]

teehee, i can't wait for you guys to see the winch control in action I'll explain it after we get it all hooked up and get a vid on youtube.

[Swamper]

Hey Dezi, looking really sharp there. You and Kev did a great job on putting it all together. Can't wait to see it out an about.
Cheers,
Al

Edited this one because I forgot how to spell.

[dezi]

Hey Swamper! Thanks for the comments.. Ya hoping to take it out tomorrow for a test ride. Plan to be going out with the guys at the end of next month as well.> Isn't it out your way? SHould have mine and the 6x6 ready to go.

Willl post more pics shortly