Drivetrain swapin

[jhulsey]

Vehicle: 78' Cherokee Chief; Intentions: Tow rig, daily driver. I am goning to do a full body off rebuild and am looking at replacing the driveline. Right now it has 360,t-18,d-20. I am looking at replacing the motor with a 460. I can get a performance rebuilt(470/496) one for $3,800. My question is what manual tranny to put in. I am a huge fan of the t-18, but want an overdrive. Could put in a gearvenders overdrive but they are $$. What are your experiences with nv4500's, and will they adapt to a 460. I dont object to using a late model ZF, but would like to use a np205 transfer case(adaptability?). I a looking for all of the above including a 14 bolt rear/dana 60 front. Oh yeah, I will have a lot of parts for sale soon. I know I could call novak or advance adapters (I will later) they are trying to sell from the getgo. Any suggestions, Jason

[jeepfan93]

Apparently, you have too much money to belong here. Seriously, if you can afford it, 4500 is the way to go, with an Atlas T case. With that drivetrain you'll pull apart the frame before you break anyting.

[Zorm]

man!, if that wasen't a passengers side drop xfer case I would offer to buy the t18 20 combo from ya.

[bigun]

If you are looking for over drive why not consider the Stak 3 speed transfer case which has the over drive built into it?

[Chrome]

Why not go with the GM setup that's in the 3/4 ton trucks? 8.0 engine and a Allison 5 speed auto tranny.

[bigun]

Why not go with the GM setup that's in the 3/4 ton trucks? 8.0 engine and a Allison 5 speed auto tranny.
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[goldhammer]

Don't know if the ZF you are refering to is this one or not, but what about the 5 speed and transfer out of a mid to late 90's F@rd diesel. Since it was behind the 6.2 it should be stout enough for you. Would need a driver drop anyway if you use a F@rd 205. Fuel tank relocation and driveline length might get to be an issue as well.