Topic: 2.4 2wd trans

[catfish]

I just picked up a wreacked 2000 2wd taco w/2.4, 5 speed,  I want to use this motor for my next buggy, my question is, will the tranny work? can I just replace the rear half of trans and run the older duel cases

thanks
bob

ew4c

[yotatough]

yeah you can use the bell housing and just put a w56 behind it.

[kneedownnate]

Your gear ratios will be taller in the 2wd trans.

[yotatough]

He won't be needing the tranny, just the bellhousing. Use a w56 behind it and your good to go.

[catfish [OP]]

I was hoping to use the 2wd tranny and replace the tail section(if there is one), then run duel cases cuss the parts are so fresh, thanks for the replies

bob

ew4c

[kneedownnate]

Some of us can read    I think the biggest difference in gear ratios will be 1st and 2nd.  I think you may be able to swap out the rear section of the tranny, but you'd be miles ahead to just source a 4wd tranny.

[BUDDERS]

Plus the early w56 transmissions have a cast iron center bearing support and the bearings don't wallow out like the taco trans tends to do.  The taco trans have an aluminum center bearing support and the bearings tend to wallow out the holes causing excessive noise and wear.  I saw this a few times when I worked at the dealer.

[catfish [OP]]

thanks again for the info, this motor is going to be sweet in the new ride, I also have a 2004 2wd for a commuter, I will be retiring in a couple of years(hopefully) and plan a sas 4wd conversion on that as well

bob

ew4c

[BUDDERS]

I've been thinking of doing that to my '02 taco 2wd.

[catfish [OP]]

did the 2.4 come factory in any 4wd's?

bob

ew4c

[BUDDERS]

No, but it came in a 2.7 version that is called a 3rz.  The 2.4 is a 2rz

[yotatough]

Some of us can read    I think the biggest difference in gear ratios will be 1st and 2nd.  I think you may be able to swap out the rear section of the tranny, but you'd be miles ahead to just source a 4wd tranny.

yeah we can all read. I was just trying to help him out with the easiest and cheaper option. Didn't mean to ruffle your feathers. But yeah your right, it'd be easy (if you wanted to stay taco) to get a 4wd w59, and then the gear drive adapter then the older duals. But if your not starting out with the 4wd tranny, then in my opinion it's better to just go w56 and skip the extra adapter.