mopardog
Well-Known Member
Ok, after much debate and weighing options and nagging from my friends to go resto mod crazy on my 72 Runner, I have decided to go with a 5.7 swap. After reading through this forum, youtube, and other sources....it doesn't really scare me too bad to put a newer drivetrain in car "she's not numbers matching anyway so might as well have fun" so says wife and my buddies.
My biggest question is transmission suggestions and clearance with the tunnel. my bird was originally a big block car, so anyone know how much cutting and how much I am gonna need to expand the tunnel? Thinking of going the '05 route on drivetrain. Which would be the better setup overall and which would involve the least amount of expansion if possible.....car setup or pickup setup (engine-trans)?
While I am at it, rear gear ratios. I currently have factory 8.75 3.23:1 suregrip. Would 3.91 or 4.11ish gears be better for new drivetrain?
One more I swear....Will oem power steering box clear engine or will I need aftermarket?
ANY information would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to cover all bases before
My biggest question is transmission suggestions and clearance with the tunnel. my bird was originally a big block car, so anyone know how much cutting and how much I am gonna need to expand the tunnel? Thinking of going the '05 route on drivetrain. Which would be the better setup overall and which would involve the least amount of expansion if possible.....car setup or pickup setup (engine-trans)?
While I am at it, rear gear ratios. I currently have factory 8.75 3.23:1 suregrip. Would 3.91 or 4.11ish gears be better for new drivetrain?
One more I swear....Will oem power steering box clear engine or will I need aftermarket?
ANY information would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to cover all bases before