Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Have a 83 dual cab lux witha blown 2L. Have got a workin L motor, Will this fit in its place? What are the mods, if any, required.
thanks

bump

Straight swap. No mods needed that i can think of.

depending on the gearbox is it a late 83 with a 5 speed or an early 83 with a 4 speed

Injectors and fuel pump have different output figures. Should drop straight in otherwise..

83 lux wrote:depending on the gearbox is it a late 83 with a 5 speed or an early 83 with a 4 speed

They are both the same no mater if 4 or 5spd. Its still the same box. There were no second Gen 83 dual cabs as far as i am aware. Only Extra Cabs.

thanks guys. This is a big help!!

one other thing? While its all apart should i change the box from 4 to 5 speed. If yes what will be the changes in gearing??
thanks.

Definitely yes
The advantage of a 5 spd is the 14% overdrive on 5th for fuel economy
and a longer front tailshaft which will help if you want to improve articulation

Adrian
www.chevtorque.com.au

the other thing Bear forgot to ask is that the L motor is out of a 2 wheel drive ute is the bell houseing and clutch the same on a 4x4 2l set up or do we have to change things also the through for the clutch slave cylinder s it the same do we have to shorten tail shafts are engine mounts the same and wiring for the motor is the diff out of a 2 wheel drive able to be put into a 4x4 or if not the the hole housing at least the center as i was told that the wheels are only 5 stud not 6 stud please answer as im helping him put it in

the other thing Bear forgot to ask is that the L motor is out of a 2 wheel drive ute is the bell houseing and clutch the same on a 4x4 2l set up or do we have to change things also the through for the clutch slave cylinder s it the same do we have to shorten tail shafts are engine mounts the same and wiring for the motor is the diff out of a 2 wheel drive able to be put into a 4x4 or if not the the hole housing at least the center as i was told that the wheels are only 5 stud not 6 stud please answer as im helping him put it in

2 AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE ENGINES HAVE A DIFFERENT SUMP AND OIL COOLER HOUSING AND THEY DO INTERCHANGE
THE 2.2 " L " ENGINE IS LAZY
THE CLUTCH ON THE EARLY 2 WD MIGHT BE SMALLER THE BOLT PATTERN ON THE BLOCKS ARE THE SAME
YES TO TAIL SHAFTS OR GET TAIL SHAFTS WITH GEARBOX ALSO GET THE CROSS MEMBER WITH THE GEARBOX AND MAKE NEW MOUNTS I HAVE SOME IF YOU NEED THEM
YES DIFF CENTERS INTERCHANGE
AS YOU WERE TOLD BEFORE ENGINE MOUNTS ARE THE SAME
NO TO WIRING
I AM IN PERTH RING 0419 911 394 WITH ANY QUERIES

Adrian

1- The 2.2 L is lazy?? In What way?
2- Sumps? Will i have to change the 2wd sump from the L and install the 4wd sump from the 2L?
3- 5 spd box- Itake it that the 5 spd is a longer box so that is why new t/shaft and crossmember needed?
4- How much would i expect to pay for these?
5- 2wd diff centres- What is the ratioon the 1980 2wd diff?
Thanks again to all posts
I realise Im asking lots of questions but this is a project 1st car for my 15 year old son and I want to do it right.

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1- The 2.2 L is lazy?? In What way?
2- Sumps? Will i have to change the 2wd sump from the L and install the 4wd sump from the 2L?
3- 5 spd box- Itake it that the 5 spd is a longer box so that is why new t/shaft and crossmember needed?
4- How much would i expect to pay for these?
5- 2wd diff centres- What is the ratioon the 1980 2wd diff?
Thanks again to all posts
I realise Im asking lots of questions but this is a project 1st car for my 15 year old son and I want to do it right.


[1] LAZY as per Thesaurus means [ indolet , idle, lethargic, slugish, slothful ] opossed to energetic
[2] YES you will have to change the sump as stated earlier
[3] YES
[4] subject to how legal you want it, from a carton [very sus ] to anywere from a $1000 to $2000 legaly
[5] Diff ratio could be either 4.375 or 4.875

man your son is luky im 15 just got given a sierra but needs alot of work and im going to have to buy all the parts damn hope the engine swap goes well

Thanks you to all for all the info, especially toyrex for all the specific info. Hey maybe you should come out to play with us one day. Your rig sounds cool. Will keep you updated on the swop!!

Your on but this weekend is out as I am in the 4x4 gymkana at Bulls Brook

Adrian

Ill look for you there! Ill be up on Sunday as a couple of mates are runnin TJ Wranglers in the event. What color|sponsor stickers are on your rig so I can find you.