V6 CONVERSION

[robellis]

hi,,.im thinking about putting a 2.8 granada engine with 5 speed into my commer panel van,.,.anyone done this yes useing the manual gearbox,.,.just looking to see what issues im up against with the linkage,.,.,.
cheers guys.,

 

[commeracer]

I think Dozer,s old van had the 2.8 v6 fitted, but it was auto

"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"

 

[robellis]

yeh i see that,only wanna do this swap once with least hassle as poss,.cant be auto though as its totaly against my way of thinking,.ive also thought long n hard about a flat front jap van,.ike the urvan ect,.but they all have weedy engines,.if i can figure out the type 9 install issues im going with that.

 

[commeracer]

I am in the middle of a Rover v8 conversion on Kermit, which is having the LT77 5 speed, so i am up against the same problems. When i solve it i will let you know

"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"

 

[Jon]

Its already been solved by me
Scrap the type 9 idea will last about 5mins if you want to put some power out, mt75 all the way

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[robellis]

yeh ok but what about the linkage?

 

[Jon]

quote:
Originally posted by robellis

yeh ok but what about the linkage?


Like i say its been sorted by me,read my commer with boost thread in readers rides. It takes some working out but it works a treat

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[Jon]

here we go
http://66.129.69.181/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5275&whichpage=1
Once the weater picks up and now all this festive stuffs out the way i will be back on the transplant.But im still collecting bits as I speak

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[robellis]

looks good,.is there any detaled pics,.or even better a complete unit i could buy??

 

[Jon]

I could make you one but wouldnt be cheap as the time it took me to make the prototype! Im going to re make another one for my van with brass bushes on the selector rod, so they can be replaced with ware and tear. Im still to make the mounting points for the mgf shifter and cables to the van floor/front engine cover. The linkage its self bolts to various parts of the box using sertain bolts on the box you have to drill and tap the box on the bell housing to fit the support bar so it doest twist the linkage when you change gear.

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[robellis]

can you email me your number [email protected]

 

[Jon]

Pm sent

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