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Okay, let me start by saying this is a project in planning only at this point and I'm looking for input....
The goal, full width axles, and either a small block or a 4.3 (not 3.4). The axles I won't get into as it's all over on this board, for which I am thankful. What I want to focus on is the engine/tranny/t-case combo. I am considering, as mentioned above, either a 4.3 or a small block, mated to a two wheel drive th350 tranny, with a divorced t-case. Why 2wd? Availability. Up here, 4x4 Chevy stuff seems to be in higher demand, due to the long winters I assume, and I have a 2wd tranny sitting in my basement. What I am wondering is, does anybody think this is even feasable, or do you think the t-case will be way too far rearward? Secondly, do you think a Samurai divorced case would hold up to either of those engines? Those who want, flame away, but I'm also looking for solid advice so a little of that would be cool too.
The goal, full width axles, and either a small block or a 4.3 (not 3.4). The axles I won't get into as it's all over on this board, for which I am thankful. What I want to focus on is the engine/tranny/t-case combo. I am considering, as mentioned above, either a 4.3 or a small block, mated to a two wheel drive th350 tranny, with a divorced t-case. Why 2wd? Availability. Up here, 4x4 Chevy stuff seems to be in higher demand, due to the long winters I assume, and I have a 2wd tranny sitting in my basement. What I am wondering is, does anybody think this is even feasable, or do you think the t-case will be way too far rearward? Secondly, do you think a Samurai divorced case would hold up to either of those engines? Those who want, flame away, but I'm also looking for solid advice so a little of that would be cool too.
