Thinking about the build. Next Steps for Zeke (3 Viewers)

[Old Nick]

Now, my head is pretty clear again.

So, I wonder. Do any of you fuggers have a set of Bobm's rockers you'd like to part with?

Saw the recent thread about a set for sale, but I missed that boat.

And heck, while I'm asking, any of you have corners just sitting around collecting dust?

If any of you do, let me know.

And, because it's been a while...

 

[bobm]

Museum pieces

 

[Old Nick]

I know that I'm going to catch some flack for this...

VW TDI to Toyota Land Cruiser H55/H42 Manual Transmission Adapter Kit

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[Old Nick]

My summer got all thrown off by family stuff, but I haven't stopped thinking about the Pig.

My first instinct was to go for a big ol' 6bt. But the suspension on Zeke wouldn't handle it... the 2F already pushes it pretty good.... front leafs are worn out and just about flat.

A tuned TDI will produce lots of torque and plenty of horsepower for my intended uses. One of those motors mated to an H55 and new split t-case ought to be a very smooth combination, even if the H55 is a little "notchy".

Still need to send my spare 80 gearbox to Red Head for a rebuild.

All of this is going to have to happen in stages. Need to stick to a budget, or this will get out of hand in a hurry. Not going down that route.

 

[trainbufftony]

My summer got all thrown off by family stuff, but I haven't stopped thinking about the Pig.

My first instinct was to go for a big ol' 6bt. But the suspension on Zeke wouldn't handle it... the 2F already pushes it pretty good.... front leafs are worn out and just about flat.

A tuned TDI will produce lots of torque and plenty of horsepower for my intended uses. One of those motors mated to an H55 and new split t-case ought to be a very smooth combination, even if the H55 is a little "notchy".

Still need to send my spare 80 gearbox to Red Head for a rebuild.

All of this is going to have to happen in stages. Need to stick to a budget, or this will get out of hand in a hurry. Not going down that route.

Honestly if you're going to put German parts in a Japanese vehicle go with the om617 Mercedes Benz turbo diesel.
Its entirely mechanical and a bit heavier duty than the vw which requires a module to run it...

 

[J Mack]

or this will get out of hand in a hurry. Not going down that route.

 

[120mm]

The PO had the front leafs flattened after the SOA lift made it silly tall.

Having said that, it does ride soft which I kinda liked.

 

[Old Nick]

Honestly if you're going to put German parts in a Japanese vehicle go with the om617 Mercedes Benz turbo diesel.
Its entirely mechanical and a bit heavier duty than the vw which requires a module to run it...

I hear you on that. I’ve read through threads here on Mud where dudes have done just that. I know that those MB engines are near bullet proof.

VW and their diesel reputation got trashed, but there are still tons of older 1.9Ls out there running strong. The ‘03 ALH (I believe that’s the correct engine code) had a service interval of 100k miles, for the timing belt (which the MB and Cummins don’t have). BUT, I’ve got the bug, man.

I’m after an ‘03 AHL. Tuned correctly, it will produce +\- 200hp with nearly 400 lb ft. of torque. That would suit the Pig very nicely, I think.

It will still be mated to a Toyota transmission and T-case.

 

[Old Nick]

The PO had the front leafs flattened after the SOA lift made it silly tall.

Having said that, it does ride soft which I kinda liked.

That makes good sense.

Honestly, I’m still debating on keeping the SOA. It may go back to the stock spring set up. But, I do love running 35s on Zeke.

Going to take things one step at a time… and save for this build.

 

[Old Nick]

I hear you on that. I’ve read through threads here on Mud where dudes have done just that. I know that those MB engines are near bullet proof.

VW and their diesel reputation got trashed, but there are still tons of older 1.9Ls out there running strong. The ‘03 AHL (I believe that’s the correct engine code) had a service interval of 100k miles, for the timing belt (which the MB and Cummins don’t have). BUT, I’ve got the bug, man.

I’m after an ‘03 AHL. Tuned correctly, it will produce +\- 200hp with nearly 400 ft. lbs. or torque. That would suit the Pig very nicely, I think.

It will still be mated to a Toyota transmission and T-case.

Plus, I’ve already FAFO. Bought the adapter kit last night