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Hey guys,

first of all thanks for everyone posting all the great info on this site.

We inherited (if you will) an 88 D50 4x4 and I have always wanted to do the swap so I just did it..

Some info and pictures


got the truck for free so I was off to a good start. had a 2.6 with a whole in the block so I got a 4g64 wideblock out of the junk yard and I am going to do the DOHC swap ending with a 2.4 stroker (kinda.. I mean there isn't really any change to the stroke.. lol) Turbo 4X4 truck..

I havn't decided on how much power I am going to go for in this truck for many reasons (Trans, Time, Money, other projects..) but I got some wiseco's and PMP forged rods. Block is at the machine shop right so when I get it back I will post more pictures.

Here is the truck though-

Wiseco and PMP Forged Rods




Block after paint and machine work.




Installed Crankshaft



Installed wisecos and rods





Wow!! What am I doing??!!??





Oh wait.. Just making room for the Water outlet and CAS..

More Engine Shots





Just a little test fit-



Custom Box for the whole I cut..


Ok so the oil pan hit the front diff so I had to cut part of the pan out of the 2.6 and fab it into the 2.4 pan.. Major PITA!!!
I didn't take a picture of the pan but this is the original I hacked part of it out..

Here is a video of the truck running on day 12 of the 2 week build

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0g4uanLe7c

I have lots more pictures of shit I did but I havn't got them off my phone yet. I will post em' up some time soon.

Two weeks!? You posted all of this today.

Pretty cool to see that the wide block also has the main cap girdle. Is it also a 7-bolt? Can't wait to see this on the road. I'm also curious to see how much power that drivetrain can handle.

jeffball610 wrote:Two weeks!? You posted all of this today.

Pretty cool to see that the wide block also has the main cap girdle. Is it also a 7-bolt? Can't wait to see this on the road. I'm also curious to see how much power that drivetrain can handle.

Yeah it WAS a 2 week build.
Yes it is a 7 bolt. This car isn't my race car so I am not going to beat on the power terrain to much but yeah.. bitchin swap for sure [/b]

Some More updates-

Got an AEM EMS

Speed Density anyone?


Another Coolant pipe picture



Custom Gauge Cluster



16" Mishimoto fan



New FMIC

Oh this looks to be a good build I'm excited to see how she turns out. I like the upper radiator line. Might have to steal that idea!

Here is a new video of it starting up on an AEM EMS..

Should have some more videos down the road.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhFbSuTggvA

You can also check out http://www.PriceMatchedParts.com for lots and lots of parts I used for the swap. Our contact information is there also so if you have questions about your swaps and need help feel free to contact us.

2010 is long gone. any up dates?

Lol I just saw this. I have the truck now, it was in pretty sad shape when I got it. You can definitely tell it was thrown together in 2 weeks!