My New SPOA'd 550

johannes · 24th August 2009, 20:56

@xtreme power

The pics of your jeep are great and the jeep is even greater. How on earth can you do so much to your jeep in so little time? I've been following this thread religiously right from the start and really I must say I'm BLOWN by it . Keep Jeepin'

xtreme power · 22nd September 2009, 13:37

Built an articulation ramp
jeep was the best from my stable

ladak.imran · 22nd September 2009, 16:48

Nice stuff, Allan!
The high lift looks a little precariously positioned - but nice, nonetheless.

Out of curiosity, Is your own garage commercialy open now?

dinar · 22nd September 2009, 22:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4addict

Which engine are you referring to? Just curious..

I was talking about a eicher BS2 onwards engines. have seen such transplants. but I do not know what Allan is using.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 53BHP

Me guess its a swaraj mazda lcv engine. Lots of grunt

Swaraj Mazad , has 80-90 Bhp 3.5Liter engine, no 2.8 liter.

@Allan, please let us know what engine your using.At least a photo of the engine bay

xtreme power · 22nd September 2009, 23:10

14B TURBO, 3.6 litre
loving it, what torque

the 2.8 pajero engine blew

dinar · 23rd September 2009, 09:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtreme power

14B TURBO, 3.6 litre
loving it, what torque

Is this the 6cylinder toyota engine? I think there was a jeep in Goa with such a Mod.
That's one heck of an engine,is it the 90bhp version?
Have couple of questions, is it easy for maintenance, I mean parts and stuff?

Spitfire · 23rd September 2009, 10:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinar

Is this the 6cylinder toyota engine? I think there was a jeep in Goa with such a Mod.

The one in St-Inez, Panaji? Someone told me it was running a 3L. I have not seen it though.

ex670c · 23rd September 2009, 10:53

Hi Allan,

Lovely job on your JEEP.

What gearbox are you using with the 14B and any pics of the setup?

Is it a 20Degree Ramp? Any Ramp Travel Index Scores?

Regards,

Arka

dinar · 23rd September 2009, 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitfire

The one in St-Inez, Panaji? Someone told me it was running a 3L. I have not seen it though.

No idea if that one, actually do not rmeber the one at St.Iniz. but this jeep was from the the off roaders group[on the forum] for goa.

14000rpm · 23rd September 2009, 14:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by ex670c

Hi Allan,

Lovely job on your JEEP.

What gearbox are you using with the 14B and any pics of the setup?

Is it a 20Degree Ramp? Any Ramp Travel Index Scores?

Regards,

Arka

pardon my ignorance but what is Ramp travel index score?

xtreme power · 23rd September 2009, 15:51

RTI Ramp Information and Calculations
By Steve Henderson

The information found in RTI history was borrowed from sources on the web, conversations, email, discussions and memory so I take no responsibility for it's accuracy. This is always open for revision or improvement so if you see anything wrong or would like to add anything please email the webmaster.

RTI Ramp History
It's believed that the RTI ramp was originally designed by Four Wheeler magazine, for what purpose I'm not sure, but all the information I can find seems to point to it's use to measure a rigs capability. RTI stands for Ramp Travel Index, which is basically a percentage of your wheelbase. The RTI ramp serves two basic purposes, bragging rights and testing. RTI scores have become a measure of how capable your rig is on the trail. The higher the RTI score the better your rig should be on the trail, in theory, and the more bragging rights you have. A RTI ramp is also a great way to max out your suspension to determine if new modifications made an improvement, how much of an improvement, check for binding, rubbing, make sure things, like brake hoses, aren't going to break on the trail, etc. I prefer it's use for the latter, but RTI ramp competitions can be alot of fun. The original ramp standard was a 20 degree ramp, but with the advances in suspension design and technology we are seeing an increase in ramps that are 23, 25, and 30 degrees. The Katy chapter ramp is a 25 degree ramp.

RTI Ramp Competition Rules
The rules here are to ensure fairness and equality for all rigs when competing for the Ramp King title!!!

Tire pressure must be equal in all four tires.

Shocks must be mounted.

No scoring on ramping in reverse.

No "riding the rail". You must travel up the center of the ramp.

RTI Ramp Measurements
There are several methods of taking RTI ramp measurements, but we prefer to measure from the bottom of the tire on the centerline of the hub to the ground.

RTI Scoring
As with measuring there are several methods of scoring. The method we chose can be applied with or without a RTI ramp. If you have access to a forklift, neighbors brick wall, or other method of lifting one tire off the ground then you can use the following formula to determine your RTI score on any degree ramp. You'll need two measurements to calculate your score, the wheelbase of vehicle from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle and the distance from bottom of tire raised off the ground to the ground.

Figure 1

Thanks Doug Chartier, for the graphic and explanation.

The calculation is (a/sinA)/wheelbase x 1000 or Distance of lifted tire from ground divided by the sine of the ramp angle you want to calculate for equals the distance traveled up the ramp. Next you use the standard RTI formula, distance traveled up ramp divided by wheelbase times 1000. To make this easier use the sine table below or, for you really lazy folks click here for a page you can just plug your numbers into.

Sine Table
17- .2924 22- .3746 27- .4540
18- .3090 23- .3907 28- .4695
19- .3256 24- .4067 29- .4848
20- .3420 25- .4226 30- .5000
21- .3584 26- .4384 31- .5150

14000rpm · 23rd September 2009, 21:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtreme power

RTI Ramp Information and Calculations
By Steve Henderson

wooow. thats a way lot of information. thanks mate.

Bhargava_sr · 2nd October 2009, 19:51

This is one of the Best MM Offroad Machine I have ever seen
Great Job, I Love that Orange Coat

14000rpm · 3rd October 2009, 02:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bhargava_sr

This is one of the Best MM Offroad Machine I have ever seen
Great Job, I Love that Orange Coat

last wednesday i was on a kingfisher flight and was watching the autocar show on UTVi ( recorded version) and there was a coverage of the goa great escape. and guess what was familiar..the orange SPOA'd 540!! felt good to see this TBhp jeep being covered on TV.

jkdas · 15th October 2009, 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtreme power

Built an articulation ramp
jeep was the best from my stable

Thats some pix. Appreciate you putting pix like this to make us understand why one needs all those 4x4 stuffs.

24th August 2009, 20:56	#136
johannes BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Shillong Posts: 57 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	@xtreme power The pics of your jeep are great and the jeep is even greater. How on earth can you do so much to your jeep in so little time? I've been following this thread religiously right from the start and really I must say I'm BLOWN by it . Keep Jeepin'
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22nd September 2009, 16:48	#138
ladak.imran BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 294 Thanked: 6 Times	Nice stuff, Allan! The high lift looks a little precariously positioned - but nice, nonetheless. Out of curiosity, Is your own garage commercialy open now?
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22nd September 2009, 23:10	#140
xtreme power BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 732 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	14B TURBO, 3.6 litre loving it, what torque the 2.8 pajero engine blew Last edited by xtreme power : 22nd September 2009 at 23:12.
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23rd September 2009, 10:53	#143
ex670c Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 1,939 Times View My Garage	Rti Hi Allan, Lovely job on your JEEP. What gearbox are you using with the 14B and any pics of the setup? Is it a 20Degree Ramp? Any Ramp Travel Index Scores? Regards, Arka
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23rd September 2009, 15:51	#146
xtreme power BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 732 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	RTI Ramp Information and Calculations By Steve Henderson The information found in RTI history was borrowed from sources on the web, conversations, email, discussions and memory so I take no responsibility for it's accuracy. This is always open for revision or improvement so if you see anything wrong or would like to add anything please email the webmaster. RTI Ramp History It's believed that the RTI ramp was originally designed by Four Wheeler magazine, for what purpose I'm not sure, but all the information I can find seems to point to it's use to measure a rigs capability. RTI stands for Ramp Travel Index, which is basically a percentage of your wheelbase. The RTI ramp serves two basic purposes, bragging rights and testing. RTI scores have become a measure of how capable your rig is on the trail. The higher the RTI score the better your rig should be on the trail, in theory, and the more bragging rights you have. A RTI ramp is also a great way to max out your suspension to determine if new modifications made an improvement, how much of an improvement, check for binding, rubbing, make sure things, like brake hoses, aren't going to break on the trail, etc. I prefer it's use for the latter, but RTI ramp competitions can be alot of fun. The original ramp standard was a 20 degree ramp, but with the advances in suspension design and technology we are seeing an increase in ramps that are 23, 25, and 30 degrees. The Katy chapter ramp is a 25 degree ramp. RTI Ramp Competition Rules The rules here are to ensure fairness and equality for all rigs when competing for the Ramp King title!!! Tire pressure must be equal in all four tires. Shocks must be mounted. No scoring on ramping in reverse. No "riding the rail". You must travel up the center of the ramp. RTI Ramp Measurements There are several methods of taking RTI ramp measurements, but we prefer to measure from the bottom of the tire on the centerline of the hub to the ground. RTI Scoring As with measuring there are several methods of scoring. The method we chose can be applied with or without a RTI ramp. If you have access to a forklift, neighbors brick wall, or other method of lifting one tire off the ground then you can use the following formula to determine your RTI score on any degree ramp. You'll need two measurements to calculate your score, the wheelbase of vehicle from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle and the distance from bottom of tire raised off the ground to the ground. Figure 1 Thanks Doug Chartier, for the graphic and explanation. The calculation is (a/sinA)/wheelbase x 1000 or Distance of lifted tire from ground divided by the sine of the ramp angle you want to calculate for equals the distance traveled up the ramp. Next you use the standard RTI formula, distance traveled up ramp divided by wheelbase times 1000. To make this easier use the sine table below or, for you really lazy folks click here for a page you can just plug your numbers into. Sine Table 17- .2924 22- .3746 27- .4540 18- .3090 23- .3907 28- .4695 19- .3256 24- .4067 29- .4848 20- .3420 25- .4226 30- .5000 21- .3584 26- .4384 31- .5150 Attached Images
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Bhargava_sr BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: HOSUR Posts: 317 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	This is one of the Best MM Offroad Machine I have ever seen Great Job, I Love that Orange Coat
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