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engine swap

Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:49 pm
by MAD DOG 79
hey guys i got a 99 GU RD28.i am goin 2 put a GQ TD42 in usin a GU 4.2 gearbox and transfer . i no i got to get

-GU TD42 wiring loom
-GU TD42 gearbox transfer
-GU TD42 drive shafts and pinon flanges
-acc pedel box and cable
can any1 else think of anything else i may need or any problems i may run in to??any input would be great.

cheers joel

Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 1:51 pm
by MAD DOG 79
help from any1 would be great

Re: engine swap

Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 2:03 pm
by bogged
there are several threads on this from people who have done it.. ozi1 was one from memory.
have a bit of a search

Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 3:11 pm
by ozy1
Radiator from memory was different, gearbox cross member is also different,

if you use the RD28 gearbox cross member, it will pull the motor back towards the firewall by about 25mm which makes it really close, if not touching,

you need to use the TD42 gearbox cross member to keep the motor off the fire wall,

when it comes to transfer cases, the only difference between them is the flange size, if you use the RD28 transfer your front shaft will need to be shortened by 20-25mm, if you use the TD42 tansfer, you will need the TD42 drive shafts, and pinion flanges,

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:56 pm
by MAD DOG 79
cheers mate.have u done the conversion ur self??

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:54 pm
by bogged
MAD DOG 79 wrote:cheers mate.have u done the conversion ur self??
he did

Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:22 am
by MAD DOG 79
wats the best way to go about the wiring loom.hack into the 2.8 1 or use a 4.2 1.the guy at the wrecker sed the 4.2 1 wont be plug and play.any suggestions?? cheers guys

Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 5:54 pm
by MAD DOG 79
Any help would be so helpful cos bout 2 start swap.and dont want to be doin extra Work that doesnt need doin.cheer joel