Re-doing an 81 4X4 Need advice

webberk · 10-28-2009, 03:28 AM

Hi folks:

I am brand new to this forum and hope I am posting to the right place. I am going to re-do an 81 4X4 pickup and was thinking of putting in a 4.3 litre chevy. I would probably get a short block from an engine place in town and was thinking of Edelbrock aluminum heads. I want to keep the engine as simple as possible so as to be fixable and reliable in the bush and therefore want to stay away from fuel injection, oxygen sensors etc.

For the tranny, I have been told that if I get a 5 speed with transfer case from a mid 80s S10, it would be a pretty solid Borg Warner seutp.

The start of this project is probably at least a year away but I want to do as much homework as I can first.

Has anyone done this and or have any advice?

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83 · 10-28-2009, 06:21 AM

I have not...there is an area on this site for swaps like this, search through it. http://www.yotatech.com/f89/

I'd say search the internet. Search here. Search Pirate4x4. Just don't post over there until you've done your searching, they don't humor people who ask questions that have been answered already.

Good luck! Post some photos for us.

webberk · 10-28-2009, 03:37 PM

Hi Zach:

Thank you very much for pointing me in these directions and for the advice. Photos to come probably upon starting the project.

Max

slacker · 10-28-2009, 04:48 PM

sure you want to go that way ? .. I think going a small block V8 is a better choice .. all the same mounting and trany options .. cheeper to "accessorise" and out of the box way more HP !!!!! only issue is weight differance which in my opinion - HP outweighs the weight issue

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camo31"10.50" · 10-28-2009, 04:56 PM

yea so like a 150-170hp v6..or if ya get the right V8...could be lookin at close to 300hp..

big difference..

if i ever went with a V8 it would probably be either a 1UZ lexus..or a Ford 289 out of the early 60's mustangs..drove a '65 stang with a stock 289 that had been rebuilt..it was a beast

hahahaha

webberk · 10-28-2009, 06:02 PM

I need some more power to haul my hunting gear into the bush and then haul it and the game back out. I am concerned about fuel usage because some of the locations are 4 hrs from fuel and, as you know, space is very limited.

yotaboy82 · 10-28-2009, 06:27 PM

i have a 383 stroker in my 84 toyota it has a th400 tranny with a B and M slapshifter its dynoed at just under 400hp

speaking of witch i shoud post pics of it

10-28-2009, 06:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
83 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 1,691	I have not...there is an area on this site for swaps like this, search through it. http://www.yotatech.com/f89/ I'd say search the internet. Search here. Search Pirate4x4. Just don't post over there until you've done your searching, they don't humor people who ask questions that have been answered already. Good luck! Post some photos for us. __________________ Zach '83 Shortbed 4x4 L52HD Rebuilt & Mostly Stock

10-28-2009, 04:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
slacker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,114	sure you want to go that way ? .. I think going a small block V8 is a better choice .. all the same mounting and trany options .. cheeper to "accessorise" and out of the box way more HP !!!!! only issue is weight differance which in my opinion - HP outweighs the weight issue . __________________ 86 4x4 , fiberglass bed , 1/2 doors , hood ... more to come . 84 2WD "hotrod" Intercooled 7MGTE 83 Trekker SR5 CURRENT BUILD My home page MY PAGE 2WD fourm I frequent NEW Trekker forum

10-28-2009, 04:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 2,074	yea so like a 150-170hp v6..or if ya get the right V8...could be lookin at close to 300hp.. big difference.. if i ever went with a V8 it would probably be either a 1UZ lexus..or a Ford 289 out of the early 60's mustangs..drove a '65 stang with a stock 289 that had been rebuilt..it was a beast hahahaha __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 FO RUNNA V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

10-28-2009, 06:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
yotaboy82 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manitoba Canada Posts: 259	i have a 383 stroker in my 84 toyota it has a th400 tranny with a B and M slapshifter its dynoed at just under 400hp speaking of witch i shoud post pics of it __________________ 1982 Toyota 4x4 22r Weber 34/34 complete frame off resto still needs paint 3'' lift 33" mickey tompson baja claws

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10-28-2009, 03:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
webberk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3	Hi Zach: Thank you very much for pointing me in these directions and for the advice. Photos to come probably upon starting the project. Max

10-28-2009, 06:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
webberk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3	I need some more power to haul my hunting gear into the bush and then haul it and the game back out. I am concerned about fuel usage because some of the locations are 4 hrs from fuel and, as you know, space is very limited.