620 restore and modern update (daily driver)

[flatcat19]

You're doing a motor swap and keeping the auto trans?

[skyshadow]

Correct. CA18det with auto trans. I have ran stick all my life, I don't feel the need to do it on this truck. Not going to be racer-X. Just a cruiser. 

[Lockleaf]

90s Jetta radiators will have trans coolers.

[skyshadow]

90s Jetta radiators will have trans coolers.

 

And I'm assuming, fit the truck? 

[Lockleaf]

They are often fit in to 510s. i'm assuming that they would also fit the truck. I have no info to guarantee that. But from the mid 80's through the late 90's there are a variety of sizes available, one of which ought to be fine.

[Lockleaf]

Otherwise, take some measurements and start looking up radiators

[red13]

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/MHT1/433638.oap?ck=Search_433638_-1_2688&keyword=433638

http://community.ratsun.net/topic/52739-620-radiator-not-availabe-wtf/page-3

[skyshadow]

^awesome info, thanks

[skyshadow]

 

Use a 1984 to 1986 720 Front Frame clip.  This will do 3 things: 1 It will put you in to an outside frame rail steering box, 2 it will upgrade front brakes to vented rotor front disc brakes, 3 will give you the opportunity to do some better engine and transmission mounts.  Solid mount like you have will twist and break after a couple hard burn outs or if you run much boost.  Bad idea engine and trans need to be able to torque under hard acceleration and also when down shifting slowing vehicle without using brakes.

 

 

By front frame clip, you mean cut a 720 frame up or is there are particular section that can be unbolted then bolted to my frame...?

[Lockleaf]

He means cut and weld

[skyshadow]

Yikes, not trying to do all that. I'll stick to building a rack and pinion set up. Not cutting my frame in half. 
 

[red13]

u doing power steering?

[skyshadow]

Yeah. Since I have the CA18det and the pump clears everything, figured it would be wise. My Xterra wheels are 7inches wide which would make manual steering a little bit of a chore.