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Old 05-19-2016, 01:23 PM
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Suggestions wanted. 1978 Chinook

I just picked up a 1978 Chinook motor home. And wanting to swap something with a little more power but still have decent mpg. Also going to need a trans swap since the l43 is not going to cut it. What would you toss in it?
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vw tdi if you want mpg. Look up acme adapters and tdi club for info. You will have to mod the engine for enough hp and torque.
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Ok I will take a look into. I would not mind going diesel. Just hoping will will have enough push to get up steep mountain roads. And what transmission are people during for the swap?
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https://www.yotatech.com/attachment....1&d=1463703271
Thought I would toss a picture up.
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acme adapters use a 4 cyl toyota trans. 3.4 toyota or 4.3 chevy are popular swaps.
I've even seen a thread here on a toyota v8 swap. Lots of info out there, do your homework before you pull the trigger.
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