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rumpig
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Post #1 post 18th September 2007 - 12:30 AM
Just wondering if anybody can help me. I have a 1987 (I Think) triton and i'm looking at replacing the stock engine and drivetrain completely. I'm looking at the 4G63 DOHC Turbo for up front and just seeing if anybody can give me some ideas on how hard/easy it would be to do before i just take it into the shop and get a mighty big surprise when i get the bill.
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Purple&GoldVL
Post #2

I recall a bloke in america doing this conversion into an E30 bmw... Used a mazda B2000 gearbox if i recall correctly to make it RWD... I'll try and find a link...

wiggywiggywildwildwest
Post #3

it wouldn't hurt to check, but i think the 4g63 with a suitable clutch will go onto your gearbox. engine mounts may work too. is it 2 or 4 wheel drive ?

turbosigma
Post #4

try http://projectzerog.com/ for rwd 4g63 info

and http://forums.austarion.com/

but as wiggywiggywildwildwest said - you may get away with keep'n your current box if your using a narrow astron 4G54 or a SOHC 4g63/4g64 - but don't know how long it will last.

wiggywiggywildwildwest
Post #5

so, just to clarify, the 4g 63 is the same bellhousing pattern as auto ( narrow ) 4g 54 ? how about earlier sigma engines ?

iamhappy46
Post #6

I had a ex-VR4 4G63B in an old 1973 RWD LB Lancer coupe a few years ago. I used Mistubishi L300 Starwagon engine mounts and a sigma 4 speed box which was tougher than the 5 speed. The starwagon gearbox may also fit your Triton as well...

rumpig
Post #7

it's only rwd, i was hoping to go dohc cause i got a mate who just wrote off his 10sec sigma and the motor wasn't damaged so i was gnna buy that one off him.

voodz
Post #8

I have a 96 MJ Triton, and have just had a 4G63T installed out of an EVO 3.
Custome engine mounts were made and also transmission mounts.
I used the 5 speed out a GH Sigma, i dont think it'll handle much abuse but we'll see how it goes.
I should be getting the truck back in about 3 weeks so i'll let you know how it all goes.

The engine has 180rwkw on 8psi & 230rwkw on 14psi so it should be plenty of fun.
Will be sorting out the diff and rear suspension in the next few months.
If anyone has any rims FOR SALE that i could throw on for the track, let me know.

Would like to hear from any owners of Boosted Trucks.......am interested in getting a club/crew up and running.
PIG208
Post #9

QUOTE(voodz @ Dec 9 2007, 08:57 PM) [snapback]1281703499[/snapback]

I have a 96 MJ Triton, and have just had a 4G63T installed out of an EVO 3.
Custome engine mounts were made and also transmission mounts.
I used the 5 speed out a GH Sigma, i dont think it'll handle much abuse but we'll see how it goes.
I should be getting the truck back in about 3 weeks so i'll let you know how it all goes.

The engine has 180rwkw on 8psi & 230rwkw on 14psi so it should be plenty of fun.
Will be sorting out the diff and rear suspension in the next few months.
If anyone has any rims FOR SALE that i could throw on for the track, let me know.

Would like to hear from any owners of Boosted Trucks.......am interested in getting a club/crew up and running.


Who did the conversion?

voodz
Post #10

A Mate. He's a V8 man so it was a bit of a learning curve for him too but it all looks like its coming together nicely.
Cant wait..
will post up some pics when done.

voodz
Post #11

Fuckin awesome job done on my conversion, engine mounts look factory !!
Will have a bit more info on what needs to be done with this kind of job soon.
will post it up when i can.

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