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Metal Twister · 02-12-2011, 09:56 AM

A few months ago I was talking about the possibility of attaching a AW4 from a Jeep Cherokee to a Mighty Max 3.0 engine. Well things are finally progressing and its time to start aquiring the parts for the swap. From what I remember it was a Montaro bell housing, Flywheel, and some kinda of spacer? I was wondering if anyone here could refresh my memory and point me in the right direction on what I need to make the conversion. Or directions to an existing thread. This will end up in a tube framed rig with the mighty max body pannels dzused on. Hope to even keep it streetable.Thanks again. M.T.
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Raole Duke · 02-14-2011, 01:31 PM

I got my aw4 from a 97-99 Montero Sport, so i didn't have to worry about swapping bell housings.
You will need(besides bell housing and t/c)
t/c bolts
flywheel
flywheel bolts
pilot bushing(the spacer you mentioned?)
edit - you'll need the starter, and flexplate,too

I made the shifter from my 01 Sport work with the aw4 but it's not perfect, but swapping out a stick I'm sure you already have the shifter parts from the cherokee.
Those manual shifter computers(you can make your own) for the aw4 are great to have too. full manual control plus t/c lock switch, auto/manual switch. You probly knew that already tho.

Metal Twister · 02-14-2011, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raole Duke

I got my aw4 from a 97-99 Montero Sport, so i didn't have to worry about swapping bell housings.
You will need(besides bell housing and t/c)
t/c bolts
flywheel
flywheel bolts
pilot bushing(the spacer you mentioned?)
I made the shifter from my 01 Sport work with the aw4 but it's not perfect, but swapping out a stick I'm sure you already have the shifter parts from the cherokee.
Those manual shifter computers(you can make your own) for the aw4 are great to have too. full manual control plus t/c lock switch, auto/manual switch. You probly knew that already tho.

Yeah that is the way I want to go. I have the Cherokee shifter but would rather go with the Manual contro shifter. So what Im looking for at the pic a part is a 97 / 99 Montaro Sport bell housings.
flywheel, flywheel bolts, & pilot bushing. Correct? I sure appreciate the info. Like I said I researched this months ago and then didnt follow through. I lost everything. Thanks again for help.

Raole Duke · 02-14-2011, 01:49 PM

starter and flexplate, check my edit above

R.DesJardin · 02-14-2011, 05:49 PM

I can help with shifters and shift controllers.

02-12-2011, 09:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Metal Twister Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69534 Location: Spring Valley Ca. Posts: 54	AW4 to a Mighty Max 3.0 engine... A few months ago I was talking about the possibility of attaching a AW4 from a Jeep Cherokee to a Mighty Max 3.0 engine. Well things are finally progressing and its time to start aquiring the parts for the swap. From what I remember it was a Montaro bell housing, Flywheel, and some kinda of spacer? I was wondering if anyone here could refresh my memory and point me in the right direction on what I need to make the conversion. Or directions to an existing thread. This will end up in a tube framed rig with the mighty max body pannels dzused on. Hope to even keep it streetable.Thanks again. M.T. __________________ __________________ Bengelsoff-road.com SoCalRodandMuscle.com Last edited by Metal Twister; 02-12-2011 at 10:11 AM.

02-14-2011, 01:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Raole Duke Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100758 Location: St.John, IN Posts: 300	I got my aw4 from a 97-99 Montero Sport, so i didn't have to worry about swapping bell housings. You will need(besides bell housing and t/c) t/c bolts flywheel flywheel bolts pilot bushing(the spacer you mentioned?) edit - you'll need the starter, and flexplate,too I made the shifter from my 01 Sport work with the aw4 but it's not perfect, but swapping out a stick I'm sure you already have the shifter parts from the cherokee. Those manual shifter computers(you can make your own) for the aw4 are great to have too. full manual control plus t/c lock switch, auto/manual switch. You probly knew that already tho. __________________ 2001MonteroSport, D44-9", NP231D300, TWF37'sH1's, ARB/Grizzly, PSCAssist, Cage. -Soli Deo Gloria- Last edited by Raole Duke; 02-14-2011 at 01:47 PM.

02-14-2011, 01:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Raole Duke Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100758 Location: St.John, IN Posts: 300	starter and flexplate, check my edit above __________________ 2001MonteroSport, D44-9", NP231D300, TWF37'sH1's, ARB/Grizzly, PSCAssist, Cage. -Soli Deo Gloria-

02-14-2011, 05:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
R.DesJardin Shifting for all Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 68266 Location: Arlington, WI Posts: 1,203	AW4 shifters I can help with shifters and shift controllers. __________________ *RADesigns Products LLC - Shift to the Best* The 2nd Amendment is not to be screwed with, I am a card carrying member of the NRA. If this offends you please don't buy my products. http://radesignsproducts.com/Accessories.html Jeep, Toyota and Nissan automatics, Shift controllers and shifters, Toyota Triple Stick levers! My stuff: /forum/toyota-truck-4runner/996438-2rz-82-w-a340-duals-radesigns-way.html John 3:16- He is the answer.

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