I was planning a truck, but I think a grand wagoneer would suit me better in the long run. (And I've thought, can't get the idea out the head)
I already have a donor D200 diesel/auto, so I figure I could use frame, rear axle, gearbox, and maybe some throttle linkage shtuff, and sell the rest. (It's actually in pretty good shape). I have an 89 f350 front to use, 7" wider than the waggy, thought maybe I could shorten the passenger side if nec, and run 78-79 length shaft over there, if those two inches would be enough.
Enough rambling though, I have seen some intercooled 6bt's in wagoneers, but I haven't seen any 6 speeds behind them. I already have a zf6/np271 adapter and clutch. Will this be too long?
Also I was hoping to run coils/4 link up front.
Tell me of all the problems you can think of. I like the dodge, but getting ready to start a family(after build), so it would be nice if my vehicle were family trip worthy, don't really need a truck,I love the wagoneers, and there's a cherry one in the area that doesn't run.
I'm tired of collecting parts, (2yrs now) ready to start building, but don't wanna get balls deep and realize my powertrain is just too long, lol. I roughly measured intercooler to bellhousing on my truck, called my dad on way to look @ wagoneer and had him measure tranny/tcase, added them up and laid under waggy with tape. Seems like an awefully short driveshaft back there, though it looked as if (top view) I could move the 6bt forward some... idk. That's why I'm asking
I already have a donor D200 diesel/auto, so I figure I could use frame, rear axle, gearbox, and maybe some throttle linkage shtuff, and sell the rest. (It's actually in pretty good shape). I have an 89 f350 front to use, 7" wider than the waggy, thought maybe I could shorten the passenger side if nec, and run 78-79 length shaft over there, if those two inches would be enough.
Enough rambling though, I have seen some intercooled 6bt's in wagoneers, but I haven't seen any 6 speeds behind them. I already have a zf6/np271 adapter and clutch. Will this be too long?
Also I was hoping to run coils/4 link up front.
Tell me of all the problems you can think of. I like the dodge, but getting ready to start a family(after build), so it would be nice if my vehicle were family trip worthy, don't really need a truck,I love the wagoneers, and there's a cherry one in the area that doesn't run.
I'm tired of collecting parts, (2yrs now) ready to start building, but don't wanna get balls deep and realize my powertrain is just too long, lol. I roughly measured intercooler to bellhousing on my truck, called my dad on way to look @ wagoneer and had him measure tranny/tcase, added them up and laid under waggy with tape. Seems like an awefully short driveshaft back there, though it looked as if (top view) I could move the 6bt forward some... idk. That's why I'm asking
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