Hey guys, I need some opinions on what it is going to take to do a swap, I have a 76 Fj40, stock drivetrain, I may have an opportunity to get my hands on a 3B/H55/splitcase.
So what are the things I am going to need to do this swap?
I want an 40 that is a daily driver, that is friendly to MPG... well, as friendly as a 40 can be, and will have no problem going off road, and I mean light offroading. Camping in Central Texas, is not all that hadrcore. Sorry if I offend any of my Texan brethern, but come on, it aint that hardcore. I do not care about Horsepower or going fast, another reason I love my 40.
In the end would this swap be worth it?
Are the motor mounts a direct replacement, I mean to say do they go on the same place on the frame as the 2F motor mounts do? I know I will have to adapt the t-case for a parking brake. Will this combo, need a shift kit? I have read that if you upgrade to the H55, with the 2F, you will have to install a shift kit. So I am wondering if the same is true, when the Transmission is already there in a stock set up. Will I need to put a lift on my cruiser? I have read that guys putting in other diesel motors have had clearance issues, resulting in a required lift. I like that my Cruiser is not lifted.
I am sure I will need to be much more specific, just chime in and tell me exactly what info that I need to relay to you diesel heads, and I will do my best.
Thanks in advance,
Richard
So what are the things I am going to need to do this swap?
I want an 40 that is a daily driver, that is friendly to MPG... well, as friendly as a 40 can be, and will have no problem going off road, and I mean light offroading. Camping in Central Texas, is not all that hadrcore. Sorry if I offend any of my Texan brethern, but come on, it aint that hardcore. I do not care about Horsepower or going fast, another reason I love my 40.
In the end would this swap be worth it?
Are the motor mounts a direct replacement, I mean to say do they go on the same place on the frame as the 2F motor mounts do? I know I will have to adapt the t-case for a parking brake. Will this combo, need a shift kit? I have read that if you upgrade to the H55, with the 2F, you will have to install a shift kit. So I am wondering if the same is true, when the Transmission is already there in a stock set up. Will I need to put a lift on my cruiser? I have read that guys putting in other diesel motors have had clearance issues, resulting in a required lift. I like that my Cruiser is not lifted.
I am sure I will need to be much more specific, just chime in and tell me exactly what info that I need to relay to you diesel heads, and I will do my best.
Thanks in advance,
Richard