JamesD

Has anyone used them? I have dealt with NWOR in the past and being a member, I read all kinds of stuff on them. While my purchase with them was good, their knowledgable staff didn't seem to be quite helpful. I want to do this conversion since I have the R150 and a 302. I just want to make sure these bellhousings are made well.

James

shiftless89

try advanced adapters or even downey first!

rockota

It likely is just an AA part being re-badged. Go through AA directly.

JamesD

They don't make any for Ford's otherwise I would go with AA.

James

JamesD

Anyone?

James

sgirt

A friend of mine used the NW kit to put his 85 4Runner transmission behind the Ford 302. 5speed behiund an old 4cyl. The kit doesn't come with a flywheel that he got from Summit racing. The flywheel had to be 164 tooth with some imbalance. He is still working on his.

DudeBud

what is NWOR's part number for that bellhousing?

JamesD

The part number is: N10014-V6

It is under "Hot new products" section: http://www.northwestoffroad.com/newp...wproducts.html

James

JamesD

I do not want to use a 4cyl trans because they are weak and I will have to buy another trans/case. Weak behind a V8 that is. I know the W56 trans is tough but not that tough.

James

DudeBud

ah... those headers caught my eye. any chance you have the prices? a friend of mine is running one of there kits with a 302 and w56 and the bellhoushing seems stout. I wouldn't worry about it.

JamesD

The 4 cylinder kits were $659 in the old catalog I have(catalog 22). I would assume this kit is probably close to $750? Like I said, I don't want to buy another trans but knowing people are using W56's behind V8's and surviving is somewhat a relief. Besides I kind of wheel my Yota hard and the motor I will be putting in it will be a Mustang HO motor so I don't think it may not handle it. Front what I read on the net is that if you take it easy they will last. Take it easy? With a V8? Why put a V8 in it then?

James

DudeBud

know what you are talking about with not wanting a 4cyl tranny ,but i was just saying that his bellhoushing he got looks very stout and it shouldn't be a problem.. since you have a newer catalog can you tell me the price on those headers?

JamesD

It says $298.95 and this catalog is about 3-4 years old so expect to pay $350 or more.

James

DudeBud

for the same one's? thats not a bad deal if they are coated. have alway hated how they have the prices in the back of the catalog.

JamesD

For the part number N10076. It doesn't mention they are coated.

James

JamesD

I just called NWOR today on the bellhousing. They said they don't even have them yet. The told me they were hoping by next week to have them. The guy said it would cost roughly $650-$750! Still would like to go with the V8 though.

James

JD

James

I've had a 5.0 in my 4Runner since 1993 and in 2000 I swapped to a 5 speed using a Oz R series/Ford bell. Ask NWOR if they are actually casting them or are they a Dellows bellhousing from Oz

I actually sent a Oz R series/Ford bell to a guy in NY a few years ago.

You are wise. Do not use a W or G series as they are not strong enough. My 5.0 has around 350rwhp and in a few months I plan to rebuild it as a 347 so that will increase. The R series is rated at around 700-800hp so its not a problem.

Wait and do it right as it will save you money in the long term.

Good luck

JD