Yep, L43, but the reference to cross checking parts compatibility is about the clutch plate.

Your other terrific reference here is www.marlincrawler.com in Fresno. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

What are the pros and cons (if any cons) to mating a 5 speed to my 20R? Yeah, go ahead and call me a NOOB, I can take it! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

The L43 was rather weak as a 4 speed; it's also got a side shift, which none of the rest of the trannys have. The L52 was modded by Marlincrawler as an L54; I believe the gear ratios are on his site.

No cons really; the 22R wasn't that much bigger. In fact, the Japanese 21R-U was a bolt-on to the L52, so I think you'll be okay with the G or W series. An R series would be more desireable if you want to upgrade to a 22R or even a 2.7L later on.

You still haven't mentioned what you're putting this into, other than a 4x4. If it's past an 83, you'll have some crossmember work to do with the L-tranny, if dropped in all together.

1980 Toyota 4WD. Needs a lot of work. The guy I bought it from had put a 3 in. body lift and is rolling on 35's. As far as I know it still has stock ring and pinion in it. Bigger, better, badder upgrades planned for the future!