Re: [TOY: RE: Re: marlin on an Auto]

[Ryan Beal <ryans4runner@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Phil
I'm glad to hear that you got it done and that it works great.  I will
hopefully do the same swap this coming winter(00).  First is the front axle
swap.  I would do it all at once but the $ flow is tight now.


Please keep me updates



"Phil Johnson" <pjohnson@netgate.net> wrote:
> I don't know about how long for a kit, but we did design our solutions with
> the Market in mind. The speed sensor was a major problem. It is a totally
> different design on the newer A340F trans. We had to do some special
machine
> work to put the sensor from my truck on the newer trans. I will have
details
> in the write up.
>
> Right now the cost is high for an AT swap because of the cost of the
> replacement trans. As for the dual case costs, everything but the new plate
> is in his catalog. You could estimate the cost of the plate. He hasn't
> worked out everything yet.
>
> Phil
>
> http://pjohnson.netgate.net
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-toyota@4x4wire.com [mailto:owner-toyota@4x4wire.com]On
> > Behalf Of The Focus Group
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2000 10:05 PM
> > To: toyota@4x4wire.com
> > Subject: TOY: Re: marlin on an Auto
> >
> >
> > So how long until this is perfected into a kit? Any idea on
> > cost - just to
> > get my juices pumping for my future battle with my wife over
> > the money I
> > spent to replace a working trans!
> >
> > Mike Hershauer
> > 90 Runner
> > AZ
> >
> > ----------
> > >From: owner-toyota@4x4wire.com (Toyota 4x4 Mailing List)
> > >To: toyota-digest@www.outdoorwire.com
> > >Subject: Toyota 4x4 Mailing List V1 #24
> > >Date: Tue, Mar 7, 2000, 6:17 PM
> > >
> >
> > > Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 17:31:10 -0800
> > > From: "Phil Johnson" <pjohnson@netgate.net>
> > > Subject: Automatic Dual Case Ultimate Crawler
> > >
> > > This past weekend, Marlin and I successfully put a dual
> > case Ultimate in my
> > > 95 4Runner behind a Toyota A340F automatic transmission!
> > >
> > > It took a lot of work because we swapped ATs as well as
> > install the dual
> > > case.
> > >
> > > The trans is MUCH better than the old one. More power,
> > better response and
> > > more positive shifting. With the rest of the drivetrain being direct
> > > gearing(no hydraulics), I am sure I am getting more power
> > to the rear wheels
> > > than before. I hope it means better gas mileage too!
> > >
> > > The Crawler gears are AWESOME. I put it in low-low range
> > and at idle I have
> > > to HOLD the brakes to keep the truck stopped. Tons of torque!
> > >
> > > I am working on getting the pics up with some details real soon.
> > >
> > > Phil
> > 4x4Wire.com Toyota Section http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/
> >
>
> 4x4Wire.com Toyota Section http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/


Ryan S. Beal
"Build it for how you Wheel It"
www.home.off-road.com/~ryan_4runner1
ryans4runner@netscape.net (HOME)
rbeal@rftechnologies.com  (WORK)
TLCA# 8571
1990 4Runner V6 Auto/ Etc.
(((AXLE SWAP, ELECTRIC LOCKERS, FALL 00'--Rear suspension to leaf springs)))


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