Just pulling some bits together for a rebuild/ new build of the Challenge truck. Looks like I'll be blowing most of my very small budget on axles as I want the truck to be strong and reliable and to date axle breakage has been my biggest issue.
This in mind there wont be a whole heap of cash left for the rest. I want an auto box and some more power. Dave ashcroft has advised the best starting point for what I want is and auto out of a RR LSE as they are Hydraulic, The shortest of the autos and will have the better internals fitted which go hand in hand with the work he will do to the box. I also want a boost in power but not after silly figures just yet so was thinking of buying a complete, Scrap LSE (as they are pretty cheap) and using the V8 as well.
So the question being (sorry for the waffling to get here) Is the 4.2 OK? Im not after huge HP just yet, Just acceptable with the auto and reliable. Any help advice, Pro's, Con's, suggestions appreciated. Im a V8 novice so please help me out.
Thanks.
Steve.