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Range Rover 3.5 v8 into series 2a SWB

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Paul Woodward:
Lots of info in Benspray's post here;

http://forums.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?t=31930

mark.yellow.series.3:

--- Quote from: "Andy the Landy" ---Howdo 8)  Just wait for Mark Yellow to come along. He's got a V8 in his Series with an LT95 box. Had to have custom props made, but I'm sure he'll give plenty good advice :wink: (also need him to give help and advice for when my V8 goes in :wink: )
--- End quote ---



hey hey, iam here.

all ill say is it was a complete git :(
i would never do it again, everything you can think of needs to be custom made to fit, including hand brake linkage, engine and gearbox mounts, bulkhead, all cables and wires, custom made props, custom made exhauste, both gear sticks, gearbox tunnel.

i havent changed the front axle, mainly cos i cant be arsed, as its only a weekend mudplugger, but all is ok so far. the feed back through the steering wheel is nearly undectable, and iam not worried about it.

mark.yellow.series.3:

yellow series 2a:
Thanks for your help do u know if you can fit a 90 gear box stright onto a 3.5v8

Porny:

--- Quote from: "yellow series 2a" ---Thanks for your help do u know if you can fit a 90 gear box stright onto a 3.5v8
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Not without an adaptor... unless the gearbox is a V8 specific one?

The other option would be to look for a LT77 out of a mid 80's RR - you should be able to find one with a 'Long Stick' gear lever - not the later short stick.  
This is basically the same gearbox as your 90 one, but with a V8 bellhousing and main shaft.

Or you could get a 5 speed LT85 Santana box... slightly rarer - but very strong!!!  Is the V8 specifc gearbox that was fitted to V8 90 and 110's.
(as it happens I've got one for sale  :wink: )


Ian

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