Which T90 with V6 Buick?

Hi fellas,
I want to put a 4.1 V6 Buick engine in a CJ2A. Now, can somebody please tell me if it will be possible to fit the T90 with the short input shaft without cutting the CJ2A's firewall?

Thank you.

Frans

 

Yep. The firewall position isn't relevant. The V6 bellhousing is too deep for the T-90 CJ F4 input shaft; won't reach the pilot bearing. The only conversions that I know of that use the short input shaft are the Pinto 4, the 144/170 Falcon 6, and most likely the Studebaker 6 (used a T-90 from the factory). Everything else needs the long truck input shaft and an adapter.

 

Thanks guys,
Can anybody tell please me how much space is left between the V6 engine and the firewall?

Thanks
Frans

 

I've seen this question before, and if I recall correctly it's about an inch to an inch and a quarter (25-40 mm) for a CJ5. I assume you have less room in the 2a.

Paul

 

Thanks Paul.

Frans

 

OK Frans-- here is how-

I have put converted several CJ2as and CJ3a to a Buick V6.

You need a trans with a long input shaft
You can put the shaft in your stock t-90 -- but you usually have to also change the transmission cluster gear too. A T-90 is easy to disassemble and reassemble. There are instructions on the internet to do that too.

You can leave the transmission and transfer case in the same as original position-- you will have to dent in the firewall about an 30 mm or an inch on the driver's side if you do that.

I would recommend changing to Saginaw steering when you do the conversion however. Otherwise your stock steering box almost rubs on the V6 engine block.

I also recommend converting to a swing brake pedal--- otherwise the brake arm will need to be bent to keep from hitting the V6 bell housing.

The best conversion is to move the Buick engine foward about 45 mm ( one and a half inches) and Move the engine about 45 mm to the drivers side too. This makes room for the front driveshaft and firewall.

 

Thanks, you guys. I appreciate.
Frans