Tranny swap help

[Blt791]

Ok so I have an 85 4x4 b2 with what appears to be a mitsubishi fm 145. I was able to get a good deal on a transmission from a 90 4x4 ranger and t-case. From all the photos and research ive done the transmission looks like a mazda m50d. I have not been able to find any information on a swap like this so hopefully someone can put their .02 in and give me some advice. Like if its a straight swap, if I will need to modify, or change other parts? Any and all help is appreciated.

 

[70roadrunner]

you will need the flywheel, clutch, and pressure plate for the m5od. also the starter. the shifter will come through the floor in a little different position, i believe about 2" forward. the line from the clutch master cylinder will also need to be changed, possibly the master also. if you are going to use the t-case the ends of the driveshafts will need to be changed also. on the manual shift t-cases, you need the shift linkage that matches the t-case and trans. the good news is you will have a much stronger clutch, trans, and t-case! this is a popular swap, and you should be able to find all this info in the tech section, thats where i learned it

 

[Explorin94]

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