Thinking about the build. Next Steps for Zeke (4 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.