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carnuck · 01-09-2010, 08:16 PM

Well, not quite. I found a Ranger with Mitsu 4D55 diesel and 4 speed (4th goes missing a lot when shifting. Takes a knack to get it in gear) Thinking about pulling the motor to put into a different rig. I remember from playing with Hyundais and Mitsubishi/D50s that a lot of drivetrain pieces swapped (I did several Hyundai Stellar and Pony motor/trans swaps to D50 pickups)
I read that the 2.6 and diesel bell is the same. I did several 2.6 swap outs (when good motors couldn't be found) for Hyundai 2.0L motors. IIRC there were 2 bell patterns on the motors. Was thinking of swapping the diesel to a Jeep with Stellar bell and re-configured converter on an AW4 auto (the Stellar trans 03-71 has a lot in common with AW4)

Now am I totally crazy or will it work? The AW4 is used with Toyota 2LT and other motors too so it's strong enough.

Raole Duke · 01-10-2010, 10:02 AM

Would the ratios in the AW4 be right for a diesel?

Spicoli_D50 · 01-10-2010, 04:35 PM

They make shift controllers for the AW4 I beleive. So you wouldnt have to worry about that part.

carnuck · 01-10-2010, 10:16 PM

I'm only concerned about the bolt up. Now my buddy is looking at a Toyota 2L because they came stock with AW4.

4D55 Performance Inc · 01-11-2010, 02:41 AM

If I were you I would buy a 4d56 with an auto tranny and an np231 should bolt up with a few slight mods if I remember right.

Spicoli_D50 · 01-11-2010, 05:23 PM

Dunno bout the 4d56's, but the autos, dont remember the code that came in the 1g 4cyl monteros the np231 swaps. Ask any of the AZ crew guys.

4D55 Performance Inc · 01-12-2010, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Spicoli_D50

Dunno bout the 4d56's, but the autos, dont remember the code that came in the 1g 4cyl monteros the np231 swaps. Ask any of the AZ crew guys.

I am thinking it would have to be a 93+ engine/tranny for it to bolt up to the NP231 but I would do some intense research before you go out and start buying parts. It may be the 4M40 diesel engine and auto tranny that bolts up to the np231.

Kerby's right, ask the AZ guys, they may know.

88mitsu · 01-12-2010, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4D55 Performance Inc

I am thinking it would have to be a 93+ engine/tranny for it to bolt up to the NP231 but I would do some intense research before you go out and start buying parts. It may be the 4M40 diesel engine and auto tranny that bolts up to the np231.

Kerby's right, ask the AZ guys, they may know.

4d55 with a 4cyl. montero(d50s must be the same??) automatic can swap a np231 to the back.

Spicoli_D50 · 01-12-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 4D55 Performance Inc

I am thinking it would have to be a 93+ engine/tranny for it to bolt up to the NP231 but I would do some intense research before you go out and start buying parts. It may be the 4M40 diesel engine and auto tranny that bolts up to the np231.

Kerby's right, ask the AZ guys, they may know.

They do know. Lordtrunks is the one Ive seen talk bout it most. All you need to mate up is get a seal. And then figure out mounts.

01-09-2010, 08:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
carnuck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15386 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,129	My Ranger! My Ranger! Well, not quite. I found a Ranger with Mitsu 4D55 diesel and 4 speed (4th goes missing a lot when shifting. Takes a knack to get it in gear) Thinking about pulling the motor to put into a different rig. I remember from playing with Hyundais and Mitsubishi/D50s that a lot of drivetrain pieces swapped (I did several Hyundai Stellar and Pony motor/trans swaps to D50 pickups) I read that the 2.6 and diesel bell is the same. I did several 2.6 swap outs (when good motors couldn't be found) for Hyundai 2.0L motors. IIRC there were 2 bell patterns on the motors. Was thinking of swapping the diesel to a Jeep with Stellar bell and re-configured converter on an AW4 auto (the Stellar trans 03-71 has a lot in common with AW4) Now am I totally crazy or will it work? The AW4 is used with Toyota 2LT and other motors too so it's strong enough. __________________ Jim Blair, Seattle, WA Build that Jeep boys, cuz it ain't gonna build itself!

01-10-2010, 10:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Raole Duke Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100758 Location: St.John, IN Posts: 300	Would the ratios in the AW4 be right for a diesel? __________________ 2001MonteroSport, D44-9", NP231D300, TWF37'sH1's, ARB/Grizzly, PSCAssist, Cage. -Soli Deo Gloria-

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carnuck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15386 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,129	I'm only concerned about the bolt up. Now my buddy is looking at a Toyota 2L because they came stock with AW4. __________________ Jim Blair, Seattle, WA Build that Jeep boys, cuz it ain't gonna build itself!

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4D55 Performance Inc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Member # 145567 Location: Providence, UT Posts: 207	If I were you I would buy a 4d56 with an auto tranny and an np231 should bolt up with a few slight mods if I remember right. __________________ 1985 Mitsubishi Pickup, 2.3 H.O. Turbo Diesel, Watercooled Turbo, ported and polished 4D56 Head with Roller Rockers, Custom '83 Injection pump, JK Rubicon axles w/elockers and disc brakes, 14" Fox Coilovers, Centerforce II, 5.0 Atlas II, ARB Bull Bar, 33x12.50x17 General Grabber Competition tires Last edited by 4D55 Performance Inc; 01-11-2010 at 02:42 AM.

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01-10-2010, 04:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spicoli_D50 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Member # 112495 Posts: 111	They make shift controllers for the AW4 I beleive. So you wouldnt have to worry about that part.

01-11-2010, 05:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spicoli_D50 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Member # 112495 Posts: 111	Dunno bout the 4d56's, but the autos, dont remember the code that came in the 1g 4cyl monteros the np231 swaps. Ask any of the AZ crew guys.