Build Fly By Night

[scrapdaddy]

Good Job!

 

[PabloCruise]

Woohoo! All together!

Recap -
2003 5.3LS
1993 NV4500
1987 38mm Split Case w/ 3:1 low range gear set

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Strong work! That has to feel good!!!

 

[RUSH55]

Good Job!

Strong work! That has to feel good!!!

Thanks guys!
Yes feels great! Giddy just thinking about it

 

[PabloCruise]

Now stuff it in and fire that mother up!!!

 

[RUSH55]

Now stuff it in and fire that mother up!!!

Ah yezz boy!

 

[RUSH55]

Initial fit in…(!)

As it is, it could probably work. As per usual with the retrofit of a split case into a 55 chassis, the rear of the t-case hangs 2-1/2” - 3” below the frame. The top front of the transmission is very close to the transmission hump flange. The position of the shifter is almost centered to the factory opening on the transmission hump.

I’ve held off doing any painting or coating on the floor in case there was a need for mods at this point. My thoughts are to possibly remove some material from the tub side of the transmission hump and raise the drivetrain a couple inches…
Or say **** it

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

Looks really good Dustin! Have you considered not modifying the tub side of the hump and running a skid plate that drops a few inches instead? I seem to recall you were thinking SOA, so, if so, seems like a case a few inches below the frame rails with a skid plate might work well????

 

[RUSH55]

Thanks Mike!
Staying SUA, but lifted ~4”/5”.

 

[brisveganbj42]

@Roadkilldovii blue FJ55 with 12HT and H55f experienced the same issue with the trans hump being too small/very tight for the H55F. I can't remember what Ben did in that instance though but if you'd like I can probe him and find out.

 

[RUSH55]

A quick mock-up of accessories reveals no frame or steering box interference of any kind!

 

[scrapdaddy]

Rush, have you thought about the @ 4 to 6 degree rake of the motor that is recommended? I tried to raise my transfercase end, but wanted to keep a motor rake all at the same time keeping the oil pan away from the axle and not hitting the hood. I was unable to achieve a flat belly pan.

Made a stout pan that gets its fair share of whacks.

 

[RUSH55]

Scraps, I’ll have to check what the rake is with my angle finder. It will be hard to know for sure since the rear is mostly unsprung and sits up several inches higher than it will once it gets loaded down.
As far as hood clearance, with the intake I’m planning on getting, it doesn’t appear (at the moment) that it’s going to be an issue

 

[bobm]

HOOD SCOOP BIG AND OBNOXIOUS

 

[Ol Yeller]

A quick mock-up of accessories reveals no frame or steering box interference of any kind!

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Your AC clearance looks totally fine in comparison to the last clearance pics...but that was an 80 frame

Body lift for moar room on the hump?

 

[RHINO]

Body lift for moar room on the hump?

Gawd I hope not

 

[RUSH55]

Mocking and mulling

Stock truck manifold is about 10” in overall height, maybe only slightly more with the dress plastics.
The manifold I’m looking to get is reported to be 8-1/4” tall.

The stock manifold would be roughly 1-1/2” - 2” below the hood when closed.

 

[bobm]

IN DA HOOD SCOOP

 

[xtiaan2000]

Boy I was excited when I got the engine in.
Progress is great!

Must be a bit toasty workn on it these past days!!!

 

[xtiaan2000]

Went with the Wix filter. I ended up with a KAnd N because it was on the shelf, but I heard the Wix has a better filter count like 20 microns or something.

 

[RUSH55]

Must be a bit toasty workn on it these past days!!!

The mosquitoes have been more of a problem than the heat!