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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: zepesh on February 04, 2006, 17:48:31

Title: Gearbox ?
Post by: zepesh on February 04, 2006, 17:48:31

Hello people
Question for you , want to fit a 350 chevy to my 1988 110 but cannot decide on gearbox . As I see  it I have three choices a)zf auto b) santana or c) 700r4 ,I know I can make them all fit . Engine will be 300-350 HP an
nd similar torque. Cant  see the wood for the trees
cheers
zepesh[/b]

Title: Gearbox ?
Post by: muddyweb on February 04, 2006, 21:58:46

Torqueflight 3 speed from an early Range Rover isn't a bad option.   I'd be a bit worried about running that much power/torque through a ZF box.

Title: Gearbox ?
Post by: Xtremeteam on February 04, 2006, 22:02:39

i have forsale a 3 speed torqeflite with a shuler Tbox with a 1.1 ratio for sale,AFAIK the Tbox is ment to be uberstrong

Title: Gearbox ?
Post by: zepesh on February 05, 2006, 17:35:33

Hi guys
 Thanks for the info , I shall try the adapter company and see if they do a plate for the 3 speed . Keep you posted
Cheers
Zepesh

Title: Gearbox ?
Post by: zepesh on February 09, 2006, 19:31:38

Hello Again
Update on gearbox issue . Adapter plate company only does 4&5 speed gearboxes ,so have rethought problem. Been in contact with a mate who has run a 8litre chevy of road racer through a 4 speed manual and had a 7.4 can am motor through a santana on a road going 110. He says a santana will take a 350 horse v8 but suggests I swap the front axle for a late 110 one . Whilst I trust his info , I would appreciate any opinions any of the drive train issues
Cheers
Zepesh

Title: Gearbox ?
Post by: johnniep on February 09, 2006, 21:24:22

on this convo does anyone have the standard transfer box that was on the back of a 3speed auto, i need it for my roadgoin rr, what i have heard is that it has the highest high ratio, other than yours mikee!!!
chame you dont want to post that down this way!?!?
cheers
johnnie p