Recent content by CJGuy

Pulled the trigger on a 48Re auto transmission, has about 1000 km on a stock rebuild. These don't have a great reputation in their OEM use in 1 ton Dodge Rams hauling several thousand pounds, but I don't plan on more than 300 horse on my build, even that is a little ambitious. And the only...

There's a very good builder local to me that builds autos that have very good reviews, I was going to see what he could build for me. I've owned a few Cummins automatics and have never been overly impressed myself, but I know they can be built to a pretty decent standard, and I don't plan to...

That's a hell of a project, but way deeper than I ever want to get into this thing. I don't plan to push the 12 valve very hard, and the stock axles should be more than adequate for my goals. Plus, the all wheel drive with the Toyota case is a godsend in the winter for me

The 4bt not so much, they're really hard to find around me and when they pop up, they're bloody pricey. Plus, I already have the 6 bt. As for the 4L80e, I haven't put much thought into it, I just picked a 48Re so it's a Dodge to Dodge matchup. I should look into the 80 and see what it takes...

Not much to report, build is going along at a snails pace. Trying to decide on a set of adjustable trailing arms for the rear, then I'll be throwing in the lift. I've grown quite fond of the stock height, but I've gathered that at least 3" of lift is needed for the 12 valve. I did throw on...

Collected a pile of parts over the last few months, just about ready to get the lift in this thing. Picked up a clutch pedal assembly form a fella from the Canadian 80 series facebook page, great community on there The rear panhard bracket came in from DVS Also got a big box of front end...

Back to the Lexus. Having bought the springs for the lift over a year ago, I just need the supporting components to get it done. Lifting the rig will be the first step, hopefully done through January/February. What I've come up with for requirements are the rear panhard bracket from DVS...

Unfortunately, this project has been sitting on the back burner for quite some time. Been putting any extra time I've had into my square body project, been out of town for work more than I've been home, and the wife was daily-ing the Lexus, which prevented any real work other than maintenance...

Progress has been really slow lately, but yesterday I did find some time to strip some of the accessories off the block and take it down to the car wash for a clean up. Not that it overly needed it, this engine is one of the cleaner ones I've seen. Trouble is, I can't keep my priorities...

I've been using Redline MTL in my NV5600 in my Dodge for almost 100,000 km, and no complaints. So I may stay with redline for the 4500, too. I think it's MT-85 or something. Alternatively, ACDelco used to make a fluid called "Manual Transmission Fluid", used that in some Dodges I used to have...

Made another trip to pick up a bellhousing for the 4500, turns out the fella had a lot of things I’d need to track down eventually. Just adding to the pile for now

Did a little filler project while waiting for my transmission parts to come in. Also ordered a top and bottom end reseal for the engine, might as well replace all the seals I can get at while it's on the floor. In the meantime, I got my quad lights installed with the arrival of a Yota grill...

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So a big update after lots of nothing. Picked up an NV4500, bought a core for a pretty good price. Previous owner put in ATF+4 and cooked the synchros. He told me some of the gear teeth broke, too. Picked it up in the Lexus Started pulling it all down, I forgot how easy these were after...

Always wanted to do quad headlights on this build, but had written them off as any North American retailer wanted what I consider too much to justify. Luckily, I found someone on an Aussie 80 series Facebook page who was selling a set privately. They just arrived today, can't wait to install...