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Atta guy Sean ! Love the evolution of the rig and your ability behind the wheel seems to consistently progress ! Thanks again for cleaning up my shop and draggin that 14bolt away hahaha . Greasy Jesus , green bastard and tons sounds like a recipe for a good time !! Thanks Brady never disappoint
Its not a competition Will.............also, his toyota tcase is gonna have a few things to say about how good his rig is. Its gonna be like my back, just lettin the team down all the time hahaha
@@PathmakerProductions I'd love to come wheeling with you guys next time I'm on the island, but I think my truck isn't island spec enough, it's still to clean, hahahaha
No bead-locks, 5 PSI pressure: have heard of skipping the Torque wrench, but never finger tight lugs, just outstanding. Truely an original rig and great wheelin' ta-boot!
I pretty much did last week with my rollover vid haha Jim won for his 10 rollovers. Sometimes it just be like that........he's rollin over less these days tho!
I filmed a little update the other day, gotta squeeze it into a video. Its moving slow due to budget constraints but working on final placement of the front springs and then things should move forward.
to determine what company made his OM617 adapter to Toyota trans..... ... is it steel and somewhere around 1/4 to 1/2" think??? or is it aluminum and somewhere around 1/2" to 3/4" thick? Aluminum would be Doomesday Diesel. Steel would be MB4x4 (which closed its doors). Could be a rare bird from overseas though.
I believe it was home made by the previous owner. Sean bought the truck with the OM617 already installed so some things are a mystery. He does have some doomsday diesel parts in it but most stuff is home brew goodness.
About 120hp and 170ftlbs. On the neverending list is a new fuel pump which would put it up around 200hp and 250ftlbs..........but of course they come from Germany and cost a mint!
They typically dyno in a swap around 75-80 tire and about 150 tq. Mine with the fancy pump and fancy turbo dyno'd at 113/210 in my 4runner. It's adequate power, it's not mind blowing, don't think I'd do th swap again.
dope truck! hi man I had a couple of questions you could help me please, my main questions are regarding the transmission of the mercedes an adapting it to toyota. did you modify the carter? what gear box are you using? are you modifying the transmission of the car? is it manual transmission? thanks a lot! im new to this world
Sean is running a Toyota R150f trans behind the OM617. There are a bunch of companies that make adapters to bolt the Mercedes engine to the Toyota Trans. Its just a stock R150f and a stock Toyota T-case behind it. Because of all the low end torque he can get away with running a single t-case where as the rest of the guys are running dual tcases for lower gearing but it doesn't seem to be needed with the OM617.
You need an adapter to bolt the OM617 Engine to the Toyota transmission, but its a part that multiple different companies make so there are a few options if you google it.
@@PathmakerProductions ahhhhh no dont think so ... there were TWO comapnies and one has now closed shop. (MB4x4 closed). All that is left in is Doomesday Diesel which was more refined product anyway. In UK, Germany etc..... as well as Australia maybe..... there may be others though
@PathmakerProductions all jokes aside great video, amazing Channel! Love the GB, truly the inspiration I needed for my stoke 93 toyota pickup. Love the content keep it up!!!
Holy smokes, 4.30 is WAY too high for 37's. 5.29 or 5.71 would be proper. If going to tons, you could get 5.38 and should net you around 24mpg on the highway.
@@Fparrish I haven't the slightest idea. But I've built several in the shop with 37's for mixed use and they all got 22-24 hwy. If it's offroad only, then the strength of the higher R&P + a lower tcase gear makes sense. My 7.17's in my personal truck have a pinion the size of a pencil.
None of our rigs drive on the pavement, not to mention a road or a highway so mileage means nothing! The problem with 5.29s is they're super fragile and compared to another easy to find $150 set of 4.30's you're going to have to spend $500-700 for them. He'll be putting 5.38's in the onetons tho, they'll last longer than the Toy diffs!
MPG means nothing to us.........we're all about smiles per gallon. If you're worried about fuel mileage you're in the wrong sport! I can burn 15gal of fuel in my rig while going less than 10miles, done it many times haha
@@PathmakerProductions you may not have done the 617 swap strictly for mileage, but don't kid yourself, the added efficiency is nice for the trail. And if you were burning 1000gal per 10 miles, you would pick something else.
Huge thanks to all the guys on my Patreon page for helping get me out in the woods to film all these videos! If you're interested in helping out and buying me a trail soda or some smokies check out my Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/pathmakerproductions
the rig montages is where it is at. loving seeing the progression of not only the rigs but the drivers as well. keep up the good work
Seans rig and his driving skills came a long way in 2yrs!
SATURDAY CARTOON WOOT!
Atta guy Sean ! Love the evolution of the rig and your ability behind the wheel seems to consistently progress ! Thanks again for cleaning up my shop and draggin that 14bolt away hahaha . Greasy Jesus , green bastard and tons sounds like a recipe for a good time !!
Thanks Brady never disappoint
Keep wrenchin, cant wait to get you back out there! Its gonna be oneton parties all summer!
With tons, finaly gonna have some competition for the pathmaker
Its not a competition Will.............also, his toyota tcase is gonna have a few things to say about how good his rig is. Its gonna be like my back, just lettin the team down all the time hahaha
@@PathmakerProductions anyone that says it's not a competition is in last place.
And thats why I'll always be a loser, because I don't compete with my friends, we're just out havin fun.
@@PathmakerProductions thas why we love ya brother
Hello from the Okanagan/Kootenays, Sean has my twin, were just finishing my SAS up on my green 617 powered 3rd gen pickup
Thats awesome! Cool to hear of more Toyotas with something other than a 22re in them!
@@PathmakerProductions I'd love to come wheeling with you guys next time I'm on the island, but I think my truck isn't island spec enough, it's still to clean, hahahaha
don't worry, one day in the woods and the trails will fix that right up for ya! haha
No bead-locks, 5 PSI pressure: have heard of skipping the Torque wrench, but never finger tight lugs, just outstanding. Truely an original rig and great wheelin' ta-boot!
Bahaha that was too funny..........do ya ever feel like you forgot something when out in the shop?....yea, check your lugnuts!
@@PathmakerProductions He has loose nuts!
Sean has come a long way. Can’t wait to see it done!
Its gonna be interesting..........need to find him some tires tho, those Michelins aren't gonna get him anywhere!
Sick, love my Saturday cartoons with the boys.
Damn good time right there.
I'm really lookin forward to the next step, its gonna be good times!
You should make a compilation of all of Jim’s roll overs next 😂
I pretty much did last week with my rollover vid haha Jim won for his 10 rollovers. Sometimes it just be like that........he's rollin over less these days tho!
Always great content 😁
Cheers!
Love it 🚜
Don'trecognize his throttle cable adapter on engine.... Would love to see more pics of it
Hel ya..... How's the wonton swap coming along
I filmed a little update the other day, gotta squeeze it into a video. Its moving slow due to budget constraints but working on final placement of the front springs and then things should move forward.
@@PathmakerProductions oh I definitely understand the budget thing but can't wait to see how the beast does when it's done 👍
What’s he doing with the old axles? 🤔 wicked video🤟
Theyre sold already to another buddy thats SASing a 2nd gen so theres no going back!
Mine are forsale🫣
@@Fourgunner I just like spare parts but I’m thinking I gotta do wontons now
Its just a lot more fun haha
Are those dans old wheels off his taco?
Yes I do believe so. Good Toyota parts don't die, they just get traded around haha
They need a freaking heart button not a thumbs up just saying.
My man!
to determine what company made his OM617 adapter to Toyota trans..... ... is it steel and somewhere around 1/4 to 1/2" think??? or is it aluminum and somewhere around 1/2" to 3/4" thick? Aluminum would be Doomesday Diesel. Steel would be MB4x4 (which closed its doors). Could be a rare bird from overseas though.
I believe it was home made by the previous owner. Sean bought the truck with the OM617 already installed so some things are a mystery. He does have some doomsday diesel parts in it but most stuff is home brew goodness.
@@PathmakerProductions still would love to seem more pics.vid of the homebrewed throttle cable.
What’s the hp and torque on the om617, roughly?
About 120hp and 170ftlbs. On the neverending list is a new fuel pump which would put it up around 200hp and 250ftlbs..........but of course they come from Germany and cost a mint!
They typically dyno in a swap around 75-80 tire and about 150 tq.
Mine with the fancy pump and fancy turbo dyno'd at 113/210 in my 4runner.
It's adequate power, it's not mind blowing, don't think I'd do th swap again.
Is the T-Case stock or is there a 4.7 in it?
Its stock.......the torque of the OM617 lets him get away with it.
My ranger will make TDiesel sounds some day...
Awesome! Love unique rigs like that
dope truck! hi man I had a couple of questions you could help me please, my main questions are regarding the transmission of the mercedes an adapting it to toyota. did you modify the carter? what gear box are you using? are you modifying the transmission of the car? is it manual transmission? thanks a lot! im new to this world
Sean is running a Toyota R150f trans behind the OM617. There are a bunch of companies that make adapters to bolt the Mercedes engine to the Toyota Trans. Its just a stock R150f and a stock Toyota T-case behind it. Because of all the low end torque he can get away with running a single t-case where as the rest of the guys are running dual tcases for lower gearing but it doesn't seem to be needed with the OM617.
@@PathmakerProductions so basically I can use the same transmission? without spending in this adapter?
You need an adapter to bolt the OM617 Engine to the Toyota transmission, but its a part that multiple different companies make so there are a few options if you google it.
@@PathmakerProductions ahhhhh no dont think so ... there were TWO comapnies and one has now closed shop. (MB4x4 closed). All that is left in is Doomesday Diesel which was more refined product anyway. In UK, Germany etc..... as well as Australia maybe..... there may be others though
@@coachgeo ok? so there is one company that makes an adapter. I'm a Nissan guy, Mercedes stuff is a different language to me.
Hey guys... (short pause) welcome back... (short pause) today we uh... (short pause) lol
Its almost like I'm stupid and have to think of the things to say while the camera is rolling.....planning ahead? whats that? 😂
@PathmakerProductions all jokes aside great video, amazing Channel! Love the GB, truly the inspiration I needed for my stoke 93 toyota pickup.
Love the content keep it up!!!
Holy smokes, 4.30 is WAY too high for 37's. 5.29 or 5.71 would be proper. If going to tons, you could get 5.38 and should net you around 24mpg on the highway.
@@Fparrish I haven't the slightest idea. But I've built several in the shop with 37's for mixed use and they all got 22-24 hwy. If it's offroad only, then the strength of the higher R&P + a lower tcase gear makes sense. My 7.17's in my personal truck have a pinion the size of a pencil.
None of our rigs drive on the pavement, not to mention a road or a highway so mileage means nothing! The problem with 5.29s is they're super fragile and compared to another easy to find $150 set of 4.30's you're going to have to spend $500-700 for them.
He'll be putting 5.38's in the onetons tho, they'll last longer than the Toy diffs!
@@PathmakerProductions now that you know 24mpg is achievable, maybe you'll change your mind! 😃
MPG means nothing to us.........we're all about smiles per gallon. If you're worried about fuel mileage you're in the wrong sport! I can burn 15gal of fuel in my rig while going less than 10miles, done it many times haha
@@PathmakerProductions you may not have done the 617 swap strictly for mileage, but don't kid yourself, the added efficiency is nice for the trail. And if you were burning 1000gal per 10 miles, you would pick something else.
How does he have so many dents but we never see them happen