Good Morning Korea... Actually thats a lie it's never a good morning here.
Moving forward to powertrain!
Might as well start with the engine. I decided a good ol 383 was in order for this build. I wanted goobs of low end torque with plenty of High End HP
Block:3970010 High nickel casting, most sought cast iron 350 block. This one happens to be out of a '69 Camaro (sorry Camaro guys) 4-bolt main.
Full forged, Full roller
Lunati rowdy idle bump stick (cam)
Cloyes adjustable timing gears, chain, and cover
Canfield monster valve aluminum heads (ported & Polished).
Weiand single plane high rise manifold (ported & Polished)
Proform Race 850 Carb
Sanderson Headers (Port Matched)
MSD Ignition (6AL)
March Serpentine Conversion
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For powertrain conversion i went with Advance Adapters. I only used bolt in motor mount adapters for the engine.
I did have to "massage" the firewall very little. I had to dimple the hump right by where the A/C lines go into the firewall to give the passenger side valve cover some room. I also used Big Block motor mounts to get the engine alittle lower in the engine bay.
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Now for the Transmission
This was a 2wd Th400 that I converted to a 4wd trans (replaced tailshaft and removed tail cone).
It has a full manual reverse valve body, all the moving parts are billet and kevlar, TCI torque converter, deep aluminum pan.
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installed, this is about where the transmission will sit complete, as you can see there is plenty room all around... again thanks to the body lift. When doing a conversion like this make sure your transmission pan is level with the ground. alittle angle is ok but dont get crazy.
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Next up is the T-Case
I chose an Atlas II because they are Bad-A$$ and are Me proof.
This one gets a Two-Speed 4.3 Case with upgraded shafts and 1350 1-Ton Yokes.
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I used advance adapters Th400 to Atlas adapter since it is their T-case.
I had to clock the T-case down 25* to get it to fit. Even with the body lift there isnt much room for this hunk of billet.
I used a toyota 4cyl cross member and modified (more metal and welding) it to accept my new mount bushing.
You probably seeing tires on, well i didnt have any other pictures but dont worry i'm coming back to that.
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Coming up next Tires, Wheels, and Rear Axle.