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Fj40 engine options
Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 8:32 pm
by 97lux
I have a '84 fj40 thats been a long term project (350 chev conversion, power steering, disc front, pto and winch, lifted springs and shackels, cage and front rear and side bars, 33'' swampers with 10'' beadlocks) . Have just run the cam in now the engine conversion complete but due to a knee injury i can no longer drive a manual and wanted to know of a turbo diesel auto combination that would be suitable. Any advice is much appreciated. Plus any ideas what a rebuilt chev with bell housing all new: stater, alternater, heavy clutch ($1000) edlebrock truck avenger carb ($1,300), stainless block huggers and twin exhaust, msd electronic ignition and second hand alloy intake manifold would be worth ??
Re: Fj40 engine options
Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 9:08 pm
by curly12
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 230448.htm ?? Worth a try?? Have never run a manual in front of my chevs, normal have used a 400th, bolt in and bolt up to the motor you have
Re: Fj40 engine options
Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:59 am
by 97lux
curly12 wrote:http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/chevrolet/gear-boxes/auction-480230448.htm
?? Worth a try?? Have never run a manual in front of my chevs, normal have used a 400th, bolt in and bolt up to the motor you have
Cheers curly12, its a good option but im leaning towards a lazy torquey turbo diesel and auto to tow with.
Re: Fj40 engine options
Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:56 pm
by mercutio
personal opinion it would be quicker easier and possibly cheaper to swap that trans in
Re: Fj40 engine options
Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:50 pm
by Crash bandicoot
why not hunt for the 4wd trans from a yank pickup to bolt to the yank engine.
even better try looking for a pranged up holden crewman cross 8.