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Yeah the 4l60e behind a diesel would be a nightmare. The 4l80e can be built to hold just about anything.
This thread definitely has my gears turning. I was all set on going diesel but I got screwed out of a good deal on a 6bt and I in no way shape or form wanted to spend $10k on just the swap parts from literally the worst online vendor I've ever heard of. Having Wits end stamped on the parts is definitely making me reconsider things.
What automatic are you referring to @Pascoscout ? That is where the problem lies in my experience. The autos that are strong enough to stay together behind a 4bt or 6bt are extremely limited. Most of the best choices, like a 47RH(Dodge), Allison, etc are much longer and quite possibly too big to fit under an 80 all together. Currently the "best" option available for an auto is a 4L80-E which totally defeats the purpose of having a fully mechanical engine. Why add an electronically controlled transmission controller that costs well over $1,000 itself. Most people who do this swap want simplicity.
It would be sweet to get one of the new Aisin's they are putting in the Dodge's in a Cummins 80. I'm sure it is fawkin' monstrous!
I’m already going thru CARB hell on the turbo. No interest in researching the diesel side.
Probably, after jumping through a bunch of hoops, or register it out of state!Can you register it in CA with a diesel swap?
Could someone with better access to transmissions in a 80 series have a look at this. I have done a bunch of research and it appears that a Jeep Cherokee bell housing should bolt to a land cruiser trans thus giving us access to cheap engine adapters. View attachment 1923876