Kirkade
SILVER Star
Looking for advice for my particular build. I started my Land Cruiser restoration earlier this year. The original engine was scrapped and I accomplish an LS 6.0 swap. Issue I am having is I did not replace the H42 transmission. So now I got a cruiser with an LS that is limited to highway speeds of about 55. My two options are either the H55F or the NV4500.
When I installed the LS I equipped the Marks Adapter and spaced the engine according. For anyone not familiar with this kit it basically adds an additional bell housing between the engine and the transmission. Right now I have about 12” of bell housing between the engine and transmission. So I think switching the NV4500 is going to have major spacing issues, as I will lose 6” of bell housing, with the shifter unless anyone has any suggestions.
If I go with the H55F Transmission I can keep the Marks kit but I am having reservations about The LS Torque destroying the trans. On paper I should be pushing about 432 lbs at the tranny. And there is a sever lack of information on the H55F.
I should note that I restored this Land Cruiser to be a family car / show rig and not a trial rig. So 1st gear ratio’s discussions are pointless for me but the overdrive reduction of the NV4500 .77 vs the H55F .845 is attractive. But as a show car and for collectors value I wonder if the H55F transmission has a greater value then a NV4500.
When I installed the LS I equipped the Marks Adapter and spaced the engine according. For anyone not familiar with this kit it basically adds an additional bell housing between the engine and the transmission. Right now I have about 12” of bell housing between the engine and transmission. So I think switching the NV4500 is going to have major spacing issues, as I will lose 6” of bell housing, with the shifter unless anyone has any suggestions.
If I go with the H55F Transmission I can keep the Marks kit but I am having reservations about The LS Torque destroying the trans. On paper I should be pushing about 432 lbs at the tranny. And there is a sever lack of information on the H55F.
I should note that I restored this Land Cruiser to be a family car / show rig and not a trial rig. So 1st gear ratio’s discussions are pointless for me but the overdrive reduction of the NV4500 .77 vs the H55F .845 is attractive. But as a show car and for collectors value I wonder if the H55F transmission has a greater value then a NV4500.