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[1974FJ]

Got 4BTA out of truck....
Took about 4 hours to get it out, If i get the chance to do it again, it might only take 2 hours. This motor comes through the passenger door of the step van, alot of lip lickin and finger crossing got this thing out.


Power steering pump on it, now its just going to take some time and parts to build it up. Looks like i may trade this motor with a friend for a complete running one plus ca$h. Ill keep posting up the build, im excited for sure!

 

[Josie'sLandCruiser]

Hi All:

Is that a SM420 tranny attached to the 4BDT?

Regards,

Alan

 

[1974FJ]

This is the side of tranny.....



465?

 

[Tvaldriz]

Real sweet rig. Great shop to work in, and I like your fabrication skills.

Awesome project! Good luck in college, and don't forget to study.

 

[Buckethead]

GREAT JOB!

STRETCH IT OUT!

 

[pb4957]

You fab those tire racks for the 35's as well? yours looked pretty clean and I think im going 35's here real soon.

 

[1974FJ]

Thanks, I sure did. I had the original square one that wouldn't support the 35. I looked and couldn't find any build pics, I tend to be so caught up in building something that i don't take the time to step back and take pictures. haha, but i plan to sell this one to a friend, and im going to make another. This one wobbles alittle bit and i need to redesign it so that it does not. I may consider making more in the future. Ill mark you down and when i start making some, ill send you a PM and see what youve come up with. Take care

 

[1974FJ]

oh yeah! This is the motivation for me... H1C stock turbo for the 4bt. I think im going to change the exhaust housing for the 12cm housing in the future.


I think I'm going to drive to a friends this weekend to pick up the running/complete engine and give him this one. Also picking up necessary parts(flywheel, adapter plate, clutch assembly, starter and so on) for the nv4500 swap. Still looking for a dodge nv4500(94-02) and dodge np205(89-93) if anyone has one.

 

[allan man]

Really nice! Thanks for sharing,what gearing with those 35s?

 

[alwayscme]

Excellent write-up. I am so hopped up ready to start my FJ40 experience. Are you going to make rear bumpers as well? Hell, put me in for a front would ya? Great job!

 

[1974FJ]

Hey Thanks!
Allan Man--- Im going to be running the same gears in the axles, the 4.1 but with a nv4500 and np205.
Alwayscme--- Thanks, might make a few rear bumpers this summer, I sent you a PM about a front.