1979 International Scout II *GEN 4 LS SWAP* Conversion!
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- In this weeks Driver Series video join Sean as he highlights a beautiful 1979 Scout II that recently left our shop! The owner sent us his Scout because he wanted it to be a reliable vehicle that suites his environment in the mountains of Colorado. Want to know what happens when you take an already beautiful Scout and add the Anything Scout touch? Check out the entire video to find out!
For those of you who may ask on his trip back home from Iowa to Colorado he averaged 17 mpg while pushing 80 mph!
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I’m sorry. But I cannot get on board with converting scouts into a blazer by using Chevy engines. Son of an IH dealer here. It’s the sound of a hot rodded IH V8 that I remember most. Yes I know parts are hard to get for the IH motors now. But I loved mine and had a blast with it in the 1970s. It just needed better gearing and some minor tweaks to have adequate power in the 304. I didn’t need to lift it on 33s either. I ran 9r 15 wranglers. Gas shocks and short dual exhaust. Ripped the emissions off. Rejetted the Stock two barrel Holley. It would top out at 115 mph. We clocked that with a friends 460 pickup. Handled fine with advanced adapters shackles and factory swaybar. Got 18mpg all day long. To me an engine is the soul of a vehicle. These new rods are all nice rigs. But they are hotrods. I don’t see them as Scouts. I don’t see what VW is doing as a Scout either. I get burnt when I read comments about how bad IH engines were? Well I lived that decade. They were better on torque and in the mud than anything else in their class stock. They won Baja with the 345. Yea I know that’s 40 years ago.Chevy engines are big power cheap. Etc etc. to each their own. And I’ll congratulate the nice trucks here. But it’s not for me.
Anything Scout rocks! They are the experts in IH Scouts and have a true passion for keeping Scouts on the roads and trails. I recently ordered a power steering hose for my '79 Scout II. The hose is hard to find but Anything Scout had it in stock and it was reasonably priced. Thank you for these videos and all you do for the IH community!
That thing is sick! You guys are so at the summit. Nice work.
We appreciate the love and support big time!
Love those bumpers, they brought me back to good old times in San Jose🤟
Great color comb on this scout
Another beautiful scout anther job wrlldone
Great work on that rig...
Appreciate it Jeffrey!
It's gorgeous!
It's a great one!
Great video
Yet another amazing truck! I'm hearing that the original 345 V8 is a very reliable engine if properly maintained. Just wondering why not recondition them and add an EFI system rather than full engine swap? Cheers guys!
I own a Scout ll with the 345ci. I can say from my perspective that it's a great engine, but it has drawbacks. It's heavy 750-800 pounds, it makes less than 190 hp (although its torquey) and there aren't many options to add performance. Nor, are there many options for an overdrive transmission, so keeping up at modern highway speeds is a problem. Tall tires, tall gearing and only three speeds, sucks. Parts and people that know how to work on IHC engines are getting harder to find. Performance, weight, efficiency, drivability and maintainability all go to the GM LS. LS engines with trans can easily be found for a couple grand, where adding EFI to a 345 will cost at least half that. By the time you add efi and change the axle gearing you could almost do an LS swap.
yep LS gen 4 V8 vs IH C v8...former has more performance parts available is lighter weight in cast aluminum from factory et al..
You had me at hello.
Awesome!!! Curious why you didn't use the Deaver springs on this one?
What are the specifics on the rims. Are they a Pro Comp 69 Series Vintage Wheel, 15x10 with 5 on 5.5 Bolt Pattern?
15x10s look so natural on a Scout.
I have a 1965 Scout that has custom on doors, and overdrive with a three speed. I have never seen one like this. I wonder how many were made.?
It's pretty.
In the video you say 2 1/2 lift, 4” shackles and 1” body lift. So the body lift just for extra tire clearance? Can it be left out and still have enough drivetrain clearance for the 4.8 6l80 conversion
Just picked up a 74 Scout ii from a close friend. The tub is pretty rusted, but im interested in planning for a drivers conversion. Do you recommend customers buy new tubs before moving on to the engine and tranny swap?
Great truck! Without knowing what kind of emergency brake issues y’all are dealing with, have you looked into the E-Stopp emergency brake kit? I’ve never personally used one, but I’m curious if that would solve your problem(s).
We have used them on a few trucks and they work well, but its still just not our preferred setup.
I have an 1110 4x4 pickup w/345 and looking to do the same type of update. Do you guys work on those?
How far are you all booked out on this type of service? Thanks
When I get my scout updated to a certain standard I will have you guys finish for me. Don’t have cash flow like some people. What did this cost the customer everything you did ?
Sounds like a great plan! If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us at PARTS@ANYTHINGSCOUT.COM
So, I'd like to ask, how does the 2.5" RC lift and 4" shackles ride compared to a spring-over?
I've not had good success with the RC lifts as far as ride-comfort.
What is the name of the exterior color?! You guys do amazing work!
It looks like factory color embassy gray.
👌🏼
Found a really rough 1979 scout Doesn’t run has 100k miles for $2500 thoughts on this?
Rad!👍🏽
Can't wait for the Baja scout to come out
Anybody know what is going on with it ?
Good.
Why a 4.8 vs 5.3 or 6.0?
How do you get those terrable shirts?
sold em a couple years ago! we're thinking we need to do a restock though!
Got a bunch
What about using brake line locks? I use them on my rock buggy.
Plus we could do some fierce burnouts that way!
Do you cut and turn the front axles?
I'm also curious about this. I have heard them say it varies by truck.
For the ideal setup, yes. But its not a requirement and really just depends on the customer. Most people are not comfortable with the handling of stock geometry, so we typically do some type of caster correction.
I need one…
Yes, yes you do!
@@anythingscout build me one I’ll buy it
@@Anni3sgotagun email PARTS@ANYTHINGSCOUT.COM and we can get talking!
I'm starting to wonder, has anyone ever tried to rewire one of these with the Portland harness. I'm finding a bunch of crap that goes nowhere. How bout do a video to help out. All rewiring.
Nice video but the music was distracting.
Go Scouts how much a conversion lie this on my 79 scout ll
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Their lucky in Co. N.Y. has plans to outlaw new gas and diesel engines starting around 2025. Don't know what were gonna do for any serious 4x4. Enjoy.
Yeah... It's a massive bummer hearing all of this news and talk... I guess we will see what happens but in the mean time you'll find us ripping these tings around like no other!
No longer emp proof!
hey, [USERNAME] Nice video! 🤩