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Thats why im looking at the VW TDi,
I can get the whole donor car for $1500, course then you need adapters and a trans and T-case and driveshafts and motor mounts and who knows what else.

the halfcuts have all that for $5K
the slushbox halfcuts are $4K

Bazzi · « **Reply #2053 on:** Aug 29, 2006, 04:47:01 PM »

I can´t say nothing else then.....

It´s always a pleasure to read your posts and since i don´t have the time any more to work on my truck it´s just a pleasure to see you work on yours.........

Lady Di · « **Reply #2054 on:** Aug 29, 2006, 05:16:54 PM »

Thanks Bazzi! Now we can't wait for the pleasure to PLAY with it!

MiniSimp · « **Reply #2055 on:** Aug 29, 2006, 06:22:54 PM »

Quote from: MrsWillyMammoth on Aug 29, 2006, 05:16:54 PM

Thanks Bazzi! Now we can't wait for the pleasure to PLAY with it!

Thanks again for another great quote for my sig line!

Lady Di · « **Reply #2056 on:** Aug 29, 2006, 06:28:54 PM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Aug 29, 2006, 06:22:54 PM

Thanks again for another great quote for my sig line!

It's not bad enough that you take it out of context! You have to actually QUOTE me! what am I going to do with you!!

Oh wait

... I know.... 9 days and counting... watch yer back!

MiniSimp · « **Reply #2057 on:** Aug 29, 2006, 06:33:20 PM »

I'll be there to watch Mark hold you back!

Lady Di · « **Reply #2058 on:** Aug 29, 2006, 06:53:57 PM »

As if!

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #2059 on:** Aug 29, 2006, 07:09:48 PM »

gabriul · « **Reply #2060 on:** Oct 01, 2006, 09:14:50 AM »

When are yallz going with a four link???

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #2061 on:** Oct 01, 2006, 09:37:16 AM »

His next mod is a vise for the front bumper i think......

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #2062 on:** Oct 01, 2006, 10:24:40 AM »

Quote from: gabriul on Oct 01, 2006, 09:14:50 AM

When are yallz going with a four link???

Probably not till next summer. There is going to be some nice weather comming and that means camping trips and trail rides.

I also need time to research portals.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #2063 on:** Oct 01, 2006, 12:45:30 PM »

Quote from: unclejpl4x4 on Oct 01, 2006, 09:37:16 AM

His next mod is a vise for the front bumper i think......

a very nice mod indeed, im workin on a receiver hitch for my truck but keeping it high and tight so i can loose my rear anchor

this will also include a reciever mounted VISE

kneedownnate · « **Reply #2064 on:** Oct 01, 2006, 08:30:07 PM »

Quote from: Willy Mammoth on Aug 24, 2006, 05:38:07 PM

I am done with the shackle reversal. You think I have time to do the 3.0L Toyota diesel swap?

Do I take this to mean you're gonna buy a 1kzte? I have a line on one with an automatic for about $2100 in florida. It's not a halfcut, so I'm not sure what all is there, but what I know is there is the engine, tranny and case. You could make it a 1kzt by running a mechanical pump, but I'm not sure what all is truly entailed in this. When you figure it out lemme know though, I'd rather go simple if I do this too.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #2065 on:** Oct 02, 2006, 03:14:29 AM »

Quote from: kneedownnate on Oct 01, 2006, 08:30:07 PM

Do I take this to mean you're gonna buy a 1kzte? I have a line on one with an automatic for about $2100 in florida. It's not a halfcut, so I'm not sure what all is there, but what I know is there is the engine, tranny and case. You could make it a 1kzt by running a mechanical pump, but I'm not sure what all is truly entailed in this. When you figure it out lemme know though, I'd rather go simple if I do this too.

I believe the "E" means electronic and unless everything is there it will be a pain to figure what to do with it.

Converting it to mechanical may be expensive to impossible, would be better to find a complete setup the way you want it to start with.

Also, beware, if the line you have is in Miami, there was a seller on ebay that was advertising engines, but when I called to see about going down there to look at it they said "NO" They don't have the engines there and I bet they are getting them imported after you pay.

Just FYI

kneedownnate · « **Reply #2066 on:** Oct 02, 2006, 06:57:36 PM »

I've heard of that same deal too. That's one good thing about jarco, they have the inventory they're selling. You're right about the E too. I've never got a definitive answer on if you can convert an E to a mechanical engine, but the biggest problem is trying to find a 1kzt. They seem to be quite a bit more rare.

You didn't answer my question though

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #2067 on:** Oct 03, 2006, 04:50:53 AM »

That was the plan, just need more research and a source other than the 5K one

notajeep · « **Reply #2068 on:** Oct 03, 2006, 05:58:11 AM »

It's only money.

kneedownnate · « **Reply #2069 on:** Oct 03, 2006, 11:47:59 PM »

What tranny are you runnin now? It's a lot less for one with the automatic, and you obviously can make a bellhousing to fit whatever you want, so the real downside would be getting a flywheel. I can pass along the contact info for the guy near you, maybe he actually has it in stock. For the price it's worth a try, if it fits in your budget. Otherwise I could put you directly in touch with mike hooper from jarco, maybe you can do some sweet talking or figure out a different path to take.

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