Thread: *sigh* Here we go again...

Originally Posted by justinc

Look what i found.....
I can't seem to get the auto out of my head....
Isuzu 4BD1T swap part II : now w/ A440F auto
This guy is very clever, what a simple solution!
And THESE fellows do an A440F with lockup in 3rd and 4th gear, along with uprated torque converter etc etc....Wholesale Automatic Transmissions JC

I found this comment interesting.

My 1992 4D34-1AT3's injection pump is controlled by an ECU. It will start and run without it, but the drivability would be poor without it. It requires an ECU for any timing advance and additional fuel delivery under boost.
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Originally Posted by Slunnie

Justin whats the A440F out of?

Made by Aisin, but best known for fitting inside landcruisers. A variation is used on the 4H powered Isuzu trucks.

Just in case you needed to feel better about using a Toyota part.

Randy who owns Isuzudieselswapper.com has that compound turbo 4BD1TT that we all talk about occasionally. Unfortunately his life went pear shaped last year and he hasn't been online since. Still making adapter kits though, a 4BTswaps member received his the other week.
Randy has a good handle on which autos will work. One of the lads on Pirate also found a 6 speed auto with what looks like enough clearance for an LT230. Can't recall the name or model though.

Originally Posted by Dougal

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Randy ...Unfortunately his life went pear shaped last year and he hasn't been online since.

Very sorry to hear that? Details or link? (or PM?)

Originally Posted by isuzurover

Very sorry to hear that? Details or link? (or PM?)

Short story:

Originally Posted by Carcrafter

I came home from being gone for 2 1/2 months on buisness and found an empty house and am now going through a divorce.

Why I've been absent lately, update about kits

We're all hoping he'll be back with the energy and ideas he had.

Well, got some good news, and some bad

The bad news is that the A442 hydraulic control trans is the best one for the job, and is so rare that they were only available for 1.5 years here in OZ in the 80 series, and consequently IF you can find one they are big $$$$$$.

The good news is that yes all will be fine and dandy with coping with the Isuzu characteristics, and torque. I will have to fit an upgraded torque converter and a 3rd lock up modified valve body (All up about $1500 for both exchange) and I will then obviously have to make adapters to LT230 and engine.

STILL interested but I'll be just searching around for a suitable trans over a period of time, good thing I am not in a hurry

I CAN use the earlier A440, a little bit weaker apparently but adequate according to Wholesale Autos tech fellow I spoke to today, he did mention that MOST of these would be topping out at about 750,000km by now so would/ should get a rebuild before fitment.

Anyway, I'll keep looking for a box then

JC

Originally Posted by Dougal

Randy who owns Isuzudieselswapper.com has that compound turbo 4BD1TT that we all talk about occasionally.

i happened across this tonight :

Buildup!! 06 crown vic front suspension into 67 F100 - Page 36 - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

KyleT on pirate showed me this 6L80e gearbox which might be able to clear an LT230 with some creativity. On the left.



Unfortunately there appear to be no standalone controllers for it yet.

Damn and Damn again now the Turbo truck spec clutch is slipping Have to check a few adjustments with the hydraulic cylinders but my suspiscion is that I will have to go to a higher load pressure plate, OR AN AUTO TRANS....again

Not excited about a heavier clutch pedal or fitting a VH44 booster either.

Hmmmmmmmmm


JC