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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 02:12 AM
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I have the 4.0L 6 cyl engine in my rig now. Can I install a 5.9L V8?

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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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it wont bolt up. you will have to replace the tranny and do a little chop shop to the engine mounts. along with move a few other components as well.
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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And ditch your 35 rear for a 44.
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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It would be ideal to have a donor vehicle for all the parts you're going to need.
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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Thanks for the info folks. Sounds like more than I want to get into.

Whats the diff between a 35 and a 44 rearend ??

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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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Whats the diff between a 35 and a 44 rearend ??

Ray
In a nutshell the D44A is much beefier
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 10:41 PM
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Seed - do all 8 cyl GC have the beefier 44 rear end? ? question remains, is it worth the effort to sway a 4.0 for a 4.7 / 8 cyl. motor?
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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With the exception of 93-95 5.2's,yes, all other V8 grands have the D44A rear.
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