Builds matzell's stretched FJ40 build (1 Viewer)

[matzell]

So a package arrived... any guesses?

 

[matzell]

more to come...

 

[matzell]

I bought a new toy to help around the shop!

 

[TCinVA]

Very nice.

 

[matzell]

After many sleepless nights I pulled the drivetrain out to make room for the new one. LS 6.0 4L80 combo!

 

[Bripars40]

What was your old transmission that you just removed?

Edit: found it. What’s your plan for the old drivetrain? Nv4500 and tranfercase

 

[matzell]

What was your old transmission that you just removed?

Edit: found it. What’s your plan for the old drivetrain? Nv4500 and tranfercase

It has been sold. Believe me I struggled over this for the past two years. I hope I will not regret it but felt it was the right way to go with this project. I drive a 6.0 4L60 combo in my DD and a 6.0 4L80 in my work truck. I can not wait to see what it does in something that weighs 2-3000 lbs less.

 

[matzell]

The LS is in. I used some motor mount plates from ICT Billet to adapt my old 350 mounts to the LS. I put them in the center to see where it would land. It looks like I have room to move them forward which will move the engine back about 2"s. I think I will end up with a H3 oil pan to gain room for the front driveshaft.

 

[tmxmotorsports]

 

[matzell]

Almost like nothing happened... she will take another nap while the race car gets some love and then wrap up some odds and ends on Lynchburg Lemonade.

 

[matzell]

Yes! Another drivetrain swap....
I pulled the H55 38mm split case combo out of my 82 FJ40. The above box contained the parking brake set up. I got that installed today.
NOW, Yes the tbi 350 is going back in with a new AA bellhousing.

I have moved all my other 40's away from the house and the race car is in storage so this has to happen.

 

[matzell]

Drivetrain together and back in...again
Next up will be build a crossmember to hold the tranny. Or I might use the prop mount that goes on the back of the case as I have one of those too.???

 

[matzell]

Nothing new on this project. Unfortunately it is outside under a custom stretch cover from California Car Covers. Sorry no pics. Covid hit, personal life changed, I moved and now building a new shop to hopefully finish this one day!

 

[matzell]

New garage is almost ready! I can not wait to get this thing back inside!

 

[waiting for time]

Looks great, are you adding a lift?

 

[kcustom73]

Fun project. Did something similar back in 2007

For inspiration you can look at my build thread in my signature where I stretched a 40 27" using an Aqualu tub.

 

[matzell]

Looks great, are you adding a lift?

I have the lift from my old garage, this one is just a bit bigger!

 

[matzell]

She is home!

 

[matzell]

I am still getting the new garage set up, but I brought in some friends to keep her company. I am thinking another few months and I will be ready to get back on it!

 

[matzell]

I installed my lift today!