ThePog Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 A mate of mine is putting a Crown V8 into an old Dyna camper. He has a 3 speed auto but wants to find a 4 speed auto to suit, I think for the higher gearing? Doesn't want to change diff ratios anyway. Does anyone know what would fit easy? He wants something mechanical not ECU controlled... It wouldn't be an issue to fabricate an adaptor if needed. Suggestions? Chur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHarry Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 The 4v was actually in century's. They never fitted a v8 to a crown till the 1uz came out. As far as a overdrive trans a a43d would work but I doubt a bellhousing exists for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumberSS Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 I decided to jump on here, thanks Dylan. I have looked at the A43D and Dl - thats the trans I hoped would be the closest. A friend has one and I had a good look at it, I could make it work for sure. There were some things around input shaft length and the like, not insurmountable. I could adapt the current bellhousing to it. Ive looked also at the falcon BTR but too much hassle. I also considered running an overdrive unit, but again seems messy and prob wouldnt last. If I was to go the A43D route, finding one becomes the next issue.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datlow Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 /ling A barra will bolt to a btr wont it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumberSS Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 haha yes it will, but its fucking enormous and my camper has not the room for a big long 6 cylinder... build thread here fyi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumberSS Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 I would also consider a factory electronic controlled 4speed Century auto from one of the later v8s - just unsure if the TCU is separate. And, hens teeth so finding might be a prob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 4l60 from early commodores vn-vp wouldn't be hard to to obtain yes they break if throw lots of power at them but you won't be nor drag racing. Probably be a bellhousing adapter floating around hotrod groups if you put word out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHarry Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 15 hours ago, HumberSS said: I decided to jump on here, thanks Dylan. I have looked at the A43D and Dl - thats the trans I hoped would be the closest. A friend has one and I had a good look at it, I could make it work for sure. There were some things around input shaft length and the like, not insurmountable. I could adapt the current bellhousing to it. Ive looked also at the falcon BTR but too much hassle. I also considered running an overdrive unit, but again seems messy and prob wouldnt last. If I was to go the A43D route, finding one becomes the next issue.. If you do decide to run an a43d I've got a low kms (140km) one out of a soarer under my bench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumberSS Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 1 hour ago, JustHarry said: If you do decide to run an a43d I've got a low kms (140km) one out of a soarer under my bench Thanks JustHarry, is it Hydraulic or Electronic control? And is it a D, or DL (ie with torque converter lockup?) Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHarry Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Its a hydraulic controlled. No ecu. Non lockup. So just a a43d . It's off the back of a 5mge so the converter will prob be pretty good for the 4v. Will need someone whose more clued up that myself about bellhousing/converter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumberSS Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 ok thanks man. I have one here a mate has I can look at for sizing up, will pm you if I decide to go for it. What do you want for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deankdx Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 8 hours ago, Muncie said: 4l60 from early commodores vn-vp wouldn't be hard to to obtain yes they break if throw lots of power at them but you won't be nor drag racing. Probably be a bellhousing adapter floating around hotrod groups if you put word out. i saw one of these adapted to a ford falcon pre crossflow (1975 ish) engine via adaptor plate to the engine, so that could be a way to bolt it up(was custom made, no one stocked it) Castlemaine Rod Shop (CRS Australia) used to have a bell housing (can't remember for what trans) for the "Toyota Hemi" but can't find a listing anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumberSS Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 2 hours ago, deankdx said: i saw one of these adapted to a ford falcon pre crossflow (1975 ish) engine via adaptor plate to the engine, so that could be a way to bolt it up(was custom made, no one stocked it) Castlemaine Rod Shop (CRS Australia) used to have a bell housing (can't remember for what trans) for the "Toyota Hemi" but can't find a listing anymore Missed muncies post. I considered the gm trans too but thought the integrated bellhousing might make it more difficult. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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