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What's up guys I'm new to this forum got a 79 luv 4x4 and I really love the idea of a v8 in my truck but I read that it not possible because of the 4x4 so can I do a Diesel engine if I can what kind if someone has done a v8 in a 4x4 can I know how I would appreciate it

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1979 Chevy luv 4x4 pretty stock but I keep her clean

It is possible. It's a bit more involved than a 2wd truck. powerbyace.com sells v8 headers specifically for a 4wd v8 conversion.

Some people talk about sas conversion what does that mean btw If I can get my hands on a 350 sbc and a 700r4 tranny can't I just cancel out the 4x4 and use the rear wheels with a ford 9

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1979 Chevy luv 4x4 pretty stock but I keep her clean

sas means straight axle swap, usually with an early toyota 4x4 front axle for our trucks.
if you want to cancel out the 4x4 you will need to come up with somethin to keep the hub together without the axle keeping pressure on it. i know there was someone who left the ends of the cv axle on them or something like that

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If you wish to keep 4wd then SAS is the way to go to also go V8- the SAS removes the interference between the stock front drivetrain & the V8 oil pan & exhaust. You still can't reuse the stock tranny or t-case, so you're basically stripping your truck down to 2wd to start.
If you are going to retain the stock drivetrain then SAS with a 4wd chassis, if you are going to swap the drivetrain then it's much easier to start with a 2wd chassis- a lot less to cut out & discard.
If a V8 is more important than 4wd then sell or trade your stock 4x4 for a 2wd version (4x4's are generally worth more than 2wd's) & start from there, it will be much easier and cheaper in the long run. V8 coversion kits are available for 2wd trucks that retain the stock suspension.

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'78 Chevy LUV,1.9,4sp,headers,31's,SAS Dana 30,Dana 20,SOA rear w/Aussie Locker, rough body, bought new 12/4/78.
'87 Trooper,2.3,5sp,headers,31's,ball joint flip & spacer,Aussie Locker rear,Superwinch hubs,brush guard w/5.5K winch,more to come.

Thanks for the input guys I'm gonna have to find a two wheel drive donner truck I think that's my best bet all that sas seems like a lot of money and way longer on time IMO ill keep everyone posted on what I have going on

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1979 Chevy luv 4x4 pretty stock but I keep her clean

When you talk about early Toyota 4x4 what year make and model are you referring to??

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1979 Chevy luv 4x4 pretty stock but I keep her clean

Toyota pickups '79-'85 or 4Runners through '85 had straight front axles, '86 & newer are all IFS. '84 & '85 are marginally stronger than previous years. They are 1-1/2" wider than a LUV rear end, are 6-bolt, most are 4.10 gears.

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'78 Chevy LUV,1.9,4sp,headers,31's,SAS Dana 30,Dana 20,SOA rear w/Aussie Locker, rough body, bought new 12/4/78.
'87 Trooper,2.3,5sp,headers,31's,ball joint flip & spacer,Aussie Locker rear,Superwinch hubs,brush guard w/5.5K winch,more to come.