I am putting a RB20det in my jeep Cherokee and what material should I make the plate out of? I figured it would be less fabrication than converting to 5 spd then setting up a diviorced transfer case to keep awd. Stan
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July 12, 2009 7:03 p.m. stan_d Dork
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July 12, 2009 7:06 p.m. Fit_Is_Slo New Reader
Now thats a pretty cool swap
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July 12, 2009 10:19 p.m. cwh Dork
You out yo berkeleyin mind? The 4.0 six that is in there now has much potential, much more torque, and will live forever. You want to go with 122CI? Nahh.
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July 13, 2009 12:12 a.m. fiat22turbo SuperDork
Can't you use a R154 5-speed from a Toyota/GM with the proper bellhousing and a transfer case from an appropriate GM/Toyota product?
I ask this because, I believe there was some cross pollination with some of the Nissan products for that transmission as well.
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July 13, 2009 4:02 a.m. stan_d Dork
Well my 4.0 has 329k on it and the radiator rotted out and proceeded to run dry, with the temp Gage trying to wrap around . I figure that engine is not long for this world. 15 mpg sucks to. Smaller engine less fuel then add boost when power is needed.
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July 13, 2009 4:17 a.m. Nashco SuperDork
If you have to ask how to make an adapter plate...you may be in over your head with this engine swap. Maybe not...???
Bryce
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July 13, 2009 6:46 a.m. stan_d Dork
I am not asking how just material recommendations.
Alm or steel how thick ?
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July 13, 2009 8:08 a.m. patgizz Dork
smaller engine only equals more mpg when the smaller engine has the balls to pull the vehicle around. i could put a 3.8 in place of the 4.6 in my vic and lose mileage because i'd be forcing the small engine to work hard to move 2+ tons of car.
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July 13, 2009 9:08 a.m. slefain Dork
stan_d wrote:
I am not asking how just material recommendations.
Alm or steel how thick ?
I seem to recall seeing plates made from 1/2" aluminum.
You said AWD? What year Cherokee are you working on?
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July 13, 2009 9:28 a.m. stan_d Dork
93 with part time I onle use 4wd a few times a year.
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July 13, 2009 10:56 a.m. Dr. Hess SuperDork
I seem to recall people using 1/2" aluminum too. 1/4" steel plate might work.
I've been thinking about maybe welding some blocks of aluminum onto the block of a 1zzfe or 2zzge, then drill and tap the blocks for the Ford bolt pattern of the Renault gear box on the Europa. Still a long way off.
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July 15, 2009 4:54 a.m. stan_d Dork
Am I wrong in thinking a turbocharged engine is basically a varible size ? At 15 psi doesn't a 2L think it is a 4L.
