1. Registration trouble? Please use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom right corner of the page and your issue will be resolved.
    Dismiss Notice

v6 conversion

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by wannagpw, Aug 24, 2009.

  1. wannagpw

    wannagpw New Member

    I've got a 42 willys MB with a F head that I want to replace with a V6. It has a older T 90 from the early 1950s in it,but I have a newer one from the 1960s I'll use instead.
    Is there a good link or site of everything I would have to change or modify?
    I've done some searching on this site & googled it,...& have gotten some info,but still have alot of info missing.
    What years of chevy or buick V6s do you recomend without getting into computer or fuel injection modifycations?
    Years of T90s (If I don't have the right ones)?
    Thanks for your help...Tom.
     
  2. 47willys

    47willys Member

    I aint no genius on swps, but if there is something you can do that will result in the new motor having fuel injection, I would recommend that. Ther is plenty of info on these forums on swaps, so I'd suggest you do a lot of research and searches first. It will payoff handsomely to do your homework by using the search function first and ask questions later.
     
  3. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

  4. windyhill

    windyhill Sponsor

    Easiest swap would be to find a 66-70 cj5 with a :v6: and swap over everything. Can use the motor mounts and tranny cross member as well as the tranny transfer case, etc. etc. drive shafts might even work. The Buick v6 in these little Jeeps are really great. If you have more money and time swap in a t-18 4 speed from a ford truck. (but this will take and adapter and a bunch of other work although well worth it in my opinion.

    Take your time and map out your swap. Collect your parts and then go for it.
     
  5. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    First - if you have a T90 from a CJ - it will need adapting (see link Tim put up). Second - if you want FI for the future and you are not too inclined look to the pre computer Buick 231's EF. Third - I reall like the sound of a Dauntless 225 OF :)

    Lots of planning - get a plan together and then ask specific questions. I don't do a good list of 'what needs to be done' 'cause I have done too many of them and I tend to over look the simple things to me.
     
  6. wannagpw

    wannagpw New Member

    Thankyou all for direction in this project.
    The 66 - 70 cj sounds like the quickest option.
    I am anxious to drive this thing!
    Thanks again.
     
  7. junkfood

    junkfood Member

    If you find a good 66-70 chassis and running gear you could always just transplant your body onto it.
    Keith