95 FZJ80 - 5.3 Vortec 4l60e

[AWESOMEvoltron]

Today I finished removing the Transmission and Transfer case and also removed the stock motor mounts.

I received my adapters from AA. I literally ordered them on Monday and was told it would take 3-5 weeks but some how I received them in 4 days.

I am really just waiting on parts. I'll keep every posted as soon as more goodies come in and I have stuff to do.
If anyone in the Colorado area would like to come check out the build and help do my wiring I make sure to have cold beer on hand!

 

[TUNEUP]

I would love to check it out but I work the next 10 days straight

 

[Summiteer]

If only I were closer... I'd love to check it out and get some tips for when I do mine. Looking forward to seeing your progress!

 

[RockJock82]

Today I finished removing the Transmission and Transfer case and also removed the stock motor mounts.

I received my adapters from AA. I literally ordered them on Monday and was told it would take 3-5 weeks but some how I received them in 4 days.

I am really just waiting on parts. I'll keep every posted as soon as more goodies come in and I have stuff to do.
If anyone in the Colorado area would like to come check out the build and help do my wiring I make sure to have cold beer on hand!

If you order it directly from Marks you get it in literally 4-5 days

 

[MItchell17]

Im doing the same swap at the moment,

I sub'd here is a link to mine, Im a little father in progress but not much maybe we could learn from each other

FJ80 Family Wagon!

 

[TUNEUP]

Any updates?

 

[AWESOMEvoltron]

Sorry for the delay... Life happens. I was hoping to provide a step by step walk through on the swap. I think towards the end I will provide my complete parts list and links as well as my pin out guide that I used to make everything Colorado compliant.



Completely rebuilt the 4L60e

 

[AWESOMEvoltron]

Knocked out the adapter for the transfer case.
Pretty straight forward kit was a little nervous about grinding the output shaft but it was a breeze. I beveled the end and added a dab of assembly grease

 

[AWESOMEvoltron]

I did a test fit as I was worried about the Stock 4HI 4LO gear selector. I noticed that most of the guys on have a square bolt pattern where mine was Rectangle. I figured I could redesign a bracket to make it work but I couldn't seem to make it fit or function properly. I called Marks Adapters and they told me they have never heard of this problem. I ended up buying one of ebay from a 93 for $35 bucks. I still think I need to fab the mounting plate a few inches towards the drivers side.

 

[AWESOMEvoltron]

I went with the Dirty Dingo mounts. Great mounts very heavy duty as well as adjustable which is awesome because you never know....

I decided to attach the motor mounts to a reenforced plate rather then welding them directly.

 

[AWESOMEvoltron]

After the motor mounts I installed the engine and buttoned up the rest of the drive train.

 

[AWESOMEvoltron]

Next I installed the headers. I went with the Hooker Block Huggers. I was a little disappointed when I received the headers there was a lack of paint/ ceramic coating on them and they actually had some light surface rust. I am not sure if its normal but I didn't make a fuss and just used header paint to touch them up. Anyone out there have any ideas for heat shields???

 

[AWESOMEvoltron]

Im doing the same swap at the moment,

I sub'd here is a link to mine, Im a little father in progress but not much maybe we could learn from each other

FJ80 Family Wagon!

Yea for sure I went MIA for awhile but I am back in business now plus the weather is getting warmer... This colorado winter kicked my Native Arizona Butt lol

 

[MItchell17]

Sweet man Looks Great! I have been paused on my project as well as I have been working on my truck and my son was born last month. My goal was too have it done before he was born but that did not happen. hahaha I wish I could have run headers the Camaro manifolds work but clearance is tight.

 

[MItchell17]

How are you wiring up the T-Case?

 

[AWESOMEvoltron]

Sweet man Looks Great! I have been paused on my project as well as I have been working on my truck and my son was born last month. My goal was too have it done before he was born but that did not happen. hahaha I wish I could have run headers the Camaro manifolds work but clearance is tight.

Yea I saw that in your thread. Where are you at now in the process? I am just trying to finish mine before my 30th birthday in may lol I am feeling the burn now. lol congrats on your son by the way!

 

[lazy]

If you're still working on this, I would love to come by, lend a hand and pick your brain a bit....

 

[AWESOMEvoltron]

If you're still working on this, I would love to come by, lend a hand and pick your brain a bit....

Yea anytime! I am in Broomfield PM and Ill shoot you my cell and directions.

 

[drowssap]

I would be up for offering a free wrench as well!

 

[AWESOMEvoltron]

I would be up for offering a free wrench as well!

Yea I wouldn't mind meeting some cruiser heads. I am really at the point where I am trying to figuring out the electrical. I'd be more then happy to accept help there. Shoot me a PM if you want to help out or stop by and check out the build!