I think you'll be fine with 3.70.
I been lookin at LS swap myself.
I been lookin at LS swap myself.
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No diesel,, middle east LHD are gassers.
I've realized I like gas better than diesel.
I've realized I like gas better than diesel.
This 5.3LS/early GM NV4500/split case/3.70 gears is exactly what I've been accumulating parts for in order to put in my 55 when it's time. Just having trouble finding the split case, but have everything else.
you left out a couple important things for me, gas is quiet, i like quiet when i'm exploring the forest, and gas isnt stinkin up the campsite,,, man, you cant get the smell of diesel off you until its ready to leave.
RUSH55
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Right, more quieter and less vibrational. But I have to say, the smell of burning bio-diesel is delicious.
Biggest hurdle for LS is the, um, infrastructure. Worth it though IMO, at least at this point in time. They’ll be good for another 20 - 30 years until the next generation of popular power plant arrives.
Biggest hurdle for LS is the, um, infrastructure. Worth it though IMO, at least at this point in time. They’ll be good for another 20 - 30 years until the next generation of popular power plant arrives.
I feel like you guys should kiss or something, maybe get some honeysuckle for your vape pipe then get a room and tell each other about those evil diesel mens and how they offend you with their big muscles and black smoke.
i'll cuddle with you
me too, but i had a bad algae bloom and had to get the tank cleaned. diesel was fun, but i'm over it.
jeebus!
FJBen
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So what diesel engine is going in this thing? ...
FJBen
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C'mon now...
Toyota V8 Turbo Diesel, thats gets you the V8 WITH power and torque
needs better tires.
Toyota V8 Turbo Diesel, thats gets you the V8 WITH power and torque
needs better tires.
RUSH55
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Big parts drop came in today. Couple of Toyota boxes in the mix but the real gold is the genuine Cruiser Outfitters parts bags with hand written labels
Sumo 3:1 t-case gear set
Rotors
Brake cylinders
Rear axle rebuild hardware
Knuckle bearings
Front gasket and seal kit
Park brake crank pivot brackets, pins, and clips (must have forgot to order the boots
)
Several misc. t-case replacement pieces
Kudos again to Bryce and his ninja phone answering skillz, and my God, the packing and shipping department - super tight! *Thank you!*
Sumo 3:1 t-case gear set
Rotors
Brake cylinders
Rear axle rebuild hardware
Knuckle bearings
Front gasket and seal kit
Park brake crank pivot brackets, pins, and clips (must have forgot to order the boots
)Several misc. t-case replacement pieces
Kudos again to Bryce and his ninja phone answering skillz, and my God, the packing and shipping department - super tight! *Thank you!*
Shipping is fast with Cruiser Outfitters, too. It's almost pleasant to send them money.
tucker74
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Love it, wouldn’t change anything but the 3:73s ... time will tell. Loved them on the highway, but felt like I was going Mach 3 in 4-Lo even with the H55 granny. I swapped in 4:11s ... hopefully those xfer gears make the difference.
tucker
tucker
RUSH55
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One of the reasons I went with the 4500 instead was the first gear ratio.
The H55F first gear is 4.84:1
The ‘93-‘94 NV4500’s is 6.34:1
Taking off with that all the time will probably become exasperating, so I am foreseeing the gear change, I just don’t want to get bogged down with that project right now.
Yeah, you won't be using that first gear at all on the street. I do use it hauling a heavy load in my 1 1/2 ton truck., all twenty feet then shift.
