Montero swap

[bjg4602]

I'm thinking of swaping a UZFE into my 1989 Montero 4x4. It apprears to have a Toyota A44DL transmission in it from what information I have gathered. Can anyone tell me if the bolt pattern for the existing transmission matches the UZFE engine? I don't know if the Montero has a special case with Toyota guts or it is 100% Toyota, case and all. Any info will be appreaciated!

 

[Zuffen]

The Toyota engine appears in lots of 4b's around the world.

I would expect the Toyota bellhousing to bolt to the transmission case without any problem.

I guess you would need to dismantle the box (that is split the bell and trans) and see if the bolt pattern is the same.

 

[bjg4602]

That's what I'm hearing on the Mitsubishi board I posted the same basic question on. That being the case, can anyone tell me what I will have to deal with in terms of the engine computer and the non-electric A44D transmission?

 

[Zuffen]

My guess would be the Toyota ECU should run the 'bitshi trans but I don't know where you would find out for sure.

 

[jibbby]

I have the option to buy a 1988 2 door Montero for almost nothing...I would love to swap in the 1uz-fe motor...Did you ever do the swap? Do you have any usefull tip you can give me... This 1988 Montero currently has the stock 4 banger sitting under the hood... Is it a doable swap?

I just think it would be a kick arse swap because of the weight and size of this Montero... Throw a decent 1uz-fe motor in it, lift supension, mudder tires, and I believe it would be an off road monster... Any thoughts?

 

[bjg4602]

Still dreaming

No, I haven't done anything about it. My Montero just sits by the shop begging for attention. I took a job that requires 180 mile per day commute and now I am thinking about putting a turbo diesel in it. But I just don't have much time to spend doing it now.

Sorry for not being any help!

Jeff

 

[jibbby]

No problem Jeff, thanks for the reply...

 

[scratchandsniff]

Any updates on this? I'm looking a purchasing an '89 Dodge Raider and am looking at possible engine swaps, and keeping the existing A/T and drivetrain would make it so much easier.