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Looking for a cheap re power for my bush truck, I have access to a free engine and computer/loom etc just need trans or possibly adapt to my 5 speed from my 3B. Would rather run the auto as I have heard of someone in NZ making adapters to go between auto trans and transfer? Has anyone here done this before or could point me in the right direction, dont really want to spend the big $$ on a marks kit, would rather buy NZ made.
Any advice would be appreciated, Cheers.

Slideways used to have a MWB 70 series with a commy and auto in it, great motors but they are probably more suited to a lighter vehicle than a cruiser?

I have to agree with sadam on that one not really a good choice of motor for a big heavy 70series, have you thought about v8s? adapter kits to fit the 350 chevs in are reasonably priced these days and the motors are cheap too
Just a thought.

Excellent, Thats kind of what was going through my mind anyway. Although i have lightened my 70 quite a bit (swb,mwb cab chopped into single cab with tray/exo etc) I still thought the v6 wasnt going to be enough. I really want to run an auto too so possibly adapt a turbo350/400 trans to cruiser transfer case so I can keep my pto drive etc. Does anyone have any info or adapters for sale as Im keen to get this underway!

i know you didnt want to buy from auzzie but, http://www.marks4wd.com/products/engine ... m-auto.htm

Cheers Daniel

Lynx wrote:i know you didnt want to buy from auzzie but, http://www.marks4wd.com/products/engine ... m-auto.htm

Cheers Daniel

Thats definately it! Not that I dont want to buy from auz but would prefer local ingenuity

where abouts are you located?

Cheers Daniel

Try Howat industries

04-567 1471

You can get anything custom built. I have a nissan silvia auto mated to a hilux transfer. It worked out easy shaft wise but still cost me over $700 to get done by a mate of a mate as a cashie

mayday wrote:

Lynx wrote:i know you didnt want to buy from auzzie but, http://www.marks4wd.com/products/engine ... m-auto.htm

Cheers Daniel

Thats definately it! Not that I dont want to buy from auz but would prefer local ingenuity

And you wont be able to buy from aussie because you have to go through 4wd upgrades in chch. Unless of course you no someone in aussie

Edit* sorry wrong name

gimmemud wrote:

mayday wrote:

Lynx wrote:i know you didnt want to buy from auzzie but, http://www.marks4wd.com/products/engine ... m-auto.htm

Cheers Daniel

Thats definately it! Not that I dont want to buy from auz but would prefer local ingenuity

And you wont be able to buy from aussie because you have to go through 4wdacc in chch. Unless of course you no someone in aussie

I think youll find its 4wd upgrades who are the agents for marks adapters here in ChCh.

^^ I think you are right ^^

Mr Tall gets all upset when you buy in via Aussie through other means and obliterate his prices. He does have as business to run though I guess.

I got mine thru this company, I understand it where Marks get theres from before putting there sticker in the box

http://advanceadapters.com/index.php?1&p=view_category&category_id=14&option_24=GM%20TH350%20(2wd%20or%204wd)&option_25=Toyota+Land+Cruiser+1974-July+1980

My other half is abbostralian and we head over all the time to see family so not a problem to buy over there, my rubber arm has been twisted into chev now so the hunt is on for parts...

Awesome youll be happy with the v8 make sure when you get started you put pics up for all of us to see