tb45 into tb42 gq
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:51 pm
want to put tb45 into my gq replacing the tb42 can any one tell me if engine mounts, gearbox crossmember and my auto will all bolt on without modification
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Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:02 pm
Just doing the conversion now. Engine mounts are exactly the same. Gearbox exactly the same. Gearbox is the same. Really easy.
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:10 pm
they are identical motors externally, with slight internal improvments, including less enjoyment of forced induction
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:34 pm
Why do you say that? The TB45 is also a low compression motor, 8.5 to 1.cooki_monsta wrote:they are identical motors externally, with slight internal improvments, including less enjoyment of forced induction
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:46 pm
if your interested i have a tb45 and auto for sale with everything except ac compressor and shifter.
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 9:53 pm
have you seen the conrod comparison photos, sub std compared with tb42 ones, and tend to exit the block on funny angles under high boost351ciofgrunt wrote:Why do you say that? The TB45 is also a low compression motor, 8.5 to 1.cooki_monsta wrote:they are identical motors externally, with slight internal improvments, including less enjoyment of forced induction
(over 12psi)Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 5:57 am
lol yeah I wasn't aware of thatcooki_monsta wrote:have you seen the conrod comparison photos, sub std compared with tb42 ones, and tend to exit the block on funny angles under high boost351ciofgrunt wrote:Why do you say that? The TB45 is also a low compression motor, 8.5 to 1.cooki_monsta wrote:they are identical motors externally, with slight internal improvments, including less enjoyment of forced induction