Need Engine and Tranny Recommendation for 1972 FJ40

[Flash1034]

Ive got a Chevy 327 and the stock 3 Spd in my 72. I'm thinking of upgrading my engine and tranny. What is the hot ticket these days? I was thinking a Chevy 350 and an automatic tranny of some sort, preferably with overdrive. A buddy of mine has a late model Chevy LT1 for sale pretty cheap ($1000 bucks) What are your thoughts?

Thanks,

Flash

 

[Downey]

Grab it as fast as you can, or tell me where to get it. The late model LT-1 probably has an ECU that will support a 4L60E tranny. PM me and I can give you the scoop on using this set-up.
Jim

 

[Flash1034]

Mark Boice will be calling you, Jim for more info on this.

Thanks,

Flash

 

[Flash1034]

Jim, what about the intank fuel pump for the LT1. Make a kit for that too?

Thanks,

Flash

 

[Downey]

No, we don't make an in-tank pump, but it would not be a big trick if using our digital sending unit because the digital sender has a rigid tube that extends down to bottom of tank (probe). One could easily attach a pump to the tube with a ss hose clamp. We do have out-of-tank pumps in 14, 45, and 65-75 psi values though.

 

[cruiserbrett]

Skip the LT1, and go for an LS series engine. More modern, and better all around(no POS Opti-Spark system which will fail). Plus you can get the 4.8L versions for cheap since everyone wants the 5.3/5.7/6.0's... The 4.8L will move the truck just fine. most were autos, so find a later 4L60e...

there are tons of external bosch pumps that will work just fine, and AN to metric thread adapters to simplify the plumbing.

 

[Hobbs]

Skip the LT1, and go for an LS series engine. More modern, and better all around(no POS Opti-Spark system which will fail). Plus you can get the 4.8L versions for cheap since everyone wants the 5.3/5.7/6.0's... The 4.8L will move the truck just fine. most were autos, so find a later 4L60e...

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X2. I agree.

 

[lone gunman]

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