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wyoyota

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L43 Transmission to a W50 transmission
« on: Feb 10, 2010, 08:31:07 PM »
I am wondering if i need to do and modifacitions to my truck which is a 1980 2wd with a L43 to fit an W50 from a 1980 SR5.
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Re: L43 Transmission to a W50 transmission
« Reply #1 on: Feb 12, 2010, 11:45:45 AM »
A W series trans is 4"s longer then a L series trans so your shifter will be moved back that far.  Imo I wouldnt bother to do that swap.  I would get a hold of a L52 instead.  Same gear ratios and its considered the strongest of the L series trans. 
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Re: L43 Transmission to a W50 transmission
« Reply #2 on: Feb 13, 2010, 01:36:34 PM »
crazykooter is right....go L52. :thumbs:
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