[GL-10 3at swap to.....]

[GL-10 3at swap to.....]

I checked the vacuum line and it was dry.  I filled it up and drove it around in first and second.  The motor runs strong.  When i let off the gas there is a whizzing noise and i could see how it could be from a gear apple coring.  And when I put it in third it feels like neutral. 

I'm taking it so my buddies shop to have the motor resealed to fix all the little leaks.  We will see whats up with the trans then. But i still want to do the 5speed d/r.  i know myself and this car will end up places i shouldnt take it.

I think I will just wait till i find a good donor car.

[GL-10 3at swap to.....]

I just pick up a sweet '87 GL-10 wagon.  It was for sell in southern Utah for 2000$.  The seller agreed to meet me half way to Salt Lake City.  He pulled off the freeway to meet me and it would no longer go into third gear.  The ATF was bone dry.  The frustrated sell then dropped the price to 1000$.  I knew before I wanted to pick it up I'd prefer the 5speed d/r.

But now am trying to weigh out my options.

Do the Manual swap(pedals,drive shaft, diff,etc)?

Fix existing transmission? 

or find a 4at or 5 at that will bolt in?

 

my main function of this GL-10 is to keep my vanaru as my camping rig only and something to drive while i finish my 83 ej swap

 

I would like to keep it front wheel drive with the 4wd option.  I love the d/r but not required on this rig for me.  

 

also the air ride works but really really slow anyway to bump up the speed? and should i replace the struts with stock or is there a better option?

 

 

[Any Utah EA to EJ Swaps?]

[Any Utah EA to EJ Swaps?]

[Any Utah EA to EJ Swaps?]

I brought home a '83 wagon last year and have been working on it in little bursts between jobs. I'm at a point where my progress is slowing down. I dont have any car friends and am looking for a bit of hands on help.

my build so far

1983 GL wagon

SJR 4" lift

14" pugs

1990 EJ22 with harness stripped down by Scott Raper

SJR adapter plate

SJR redrilled ea flywheel

XT6 clutch and pressure plate

1986 GL DR 5speed

 

at this point i have the tranny and motor in. starting to hook everything up.

if anyone is interested in checking it out or lend a hand please PM me.

Ill post photos soon.

[Best clutch for EJ to EA swaps]

That's what I was leaning towards. I have found a bunch but they all vary in price so much. Any suggestions where I should buy it?

[Best clutch for EJ to EA swaps]

I have read so many different reviews on which clutches to use my head is spinning.

I have an

'83 GL wagon

'86 GL 5speed d/r trans

'90 EJ22

4" SJR lift

27" grenral grabbers on 14" pugs

 

I got the adapter plate and the flywheel from SJR too.

Should I go with the XT6 clutch kit and pressure plate?

 

I'd like to hear opinions on this. I want to drop the motor in next week.

Thank!

[EA81 4" Lift Issues]

So I'm having the same problem with my suby lift. Did you ever come up with a better solution?

[2.2 into a '83 GL? Where do I get the adapter plate?]

Alright my helpful friends, there are a few 86/87 GLs at my local scapyard. Other then the transmissions is there anything else I should grab or look for?

[2.2 into a '83 GL? Where do I get the adapter plate?]

Thank you! Off to the scrap yard for a tranny then.

[2.2 into a '83 GL? Where do I get the adapter plate?]

So I found an '87 GL for sell for $500. It runs and has a good trans. I could drop the engine and trans into my '83 and drive it till I'm ready for the EJ swap right? Good deal?

[2.2 into a '83 GL? Where do I get the adapter plate?]

Alright so I'm a little stumped/overwhelmed on what I want to do with this car now. What car has the 5speed d/r in it? I was hoping to just check my local scrap yards.

[2.2 into a '83 GL? Where do I get the adapter plate?]

I just bought an '83 GL wagon. I want to put in the EJ22. I wanted this wagon for it's dual range four wheel drive so i was hoping there was an adapter out there but mroseusa no longer makes them. Where can I find one? Help?