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fussy_cruiser · 05-05-08, 11:58 AM

I finally decided to bite off some real tech and swap the transmission. Really steep trail are kindof scary with the stock transmission. Even with the V8, or maybe because of the V8 (2F has more torque at lower RPMs), going slow enough to maintain control over rocky ascents is a problem.

So I bought a SM465, the classic cruiser adaptor and went to work. The results are AMAZING. The granny low is fantastic and around town this transsmission fits the V8 powerband to a tee. I never used 2nd gear on the H42 and there is no equivilant on the SM465. Plus the old H42 was so worn out it was a real hassle to shift.

05-05-08, 11:58 AM	#7
fussy_cruiser IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Colorado TLCA# 16565 Posts: 227	I finally decided to bite off some real tech and swap the transmission. Really steep trail are kindof scary with the stock transmission. Even with the V8, or maybe because of the V8 (2F has more torque at lower RPMs), going slow enough to maintain control over rocky ascents is a problem. So I bought a SM465, the classic cruiser adaptor and went to work. The results are AMAZING. The granny low is fantastic and around town this transsmission fits the V8 powerband to a tee. I never used 2nd gear on the H42 and there is no equivilant on the SM465. Plus the old H42 was so worn out it was a real hassle to shift. Attached Images __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ '79 FJ40 with a V8 and some rust, now with 33 BFG/MT's, SM465 4spd, & Warn winch, not done yet.