Transfer Case to 6L80 (Holden LS Engines)

[SheldonA]

Thought some might be interested in this....

Making adapters to fit 6L80 automatic (6 speed) to P38 Borg Warner transfer case.

Means an easy way to then fit a Holden V8.

Original ZF auto is 715mm long.
Depending on a few things, this setup will put a 6L80 length anywhere between 665mm to 760mm long.

The input gear on the transfer case is resplined to fit directly on the 6L80

Now in the process of casting and machining aluminium housing for this.


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/601.jpg


(I'm actually putting this 6L80 to an Isuzu 4BD1 to go in my P38)

[banarcus]

If only our vehicles had the LT230. It would be a piece of cake to do this.

Nice work too by the way Sheldon.

[SheldonA]

I'm also adapting the LT230.

The P38 borg warner is actually easier....

[Hotdog]

Very interested in your work there SheldonA ...... Gen III is sitting in garage awaiting the time and $$$ to slip it into my P38.:D Was going the way of adapting to ZF but if this is a flyer and the hard work has been or is being done then let me know if I can help. I have access to mill/ally welding etc. located in Melb north west. Keep me posted.

[Keithy P38]

I wonder if that would make it possible to fit a 6L80 to the 4.0/4.6 then?

I think a 6 speed auto behind these motors would be fantastic!

Cheers
Keithy

[finallyrangie]

Interested in getting the lt230 into a p38

Watching this thread with great interest

[benji]

Same here with the lt230.

I'm sure an adapter could be made up, but there's also oiling to sort out.

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[Vern]

And the rear diff to sort out? Offset?

[banarcus]

You would have to rotate the LT230 180* to make it fit a P38.

Make sure you post some pics too please Sheldon

[SheldonA]

Update;

Got the input gear back in the transfer case and trimmed the threaded section of the output shaft of the 6L80. All mated up nicely

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/09/657.jpg

[SheldonA]

Did a first casting for the housing and started to machine.....

Then decided to change the housing a little. So won't post what it's not going to be.

[loanrangie]

You would have to rotate the LT230 180* to make it fit a P38.

Make sure you post some pics too please Sheldon

Could you fit a d2 rear then lt230 would have correct orientation ?

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[banarcus]

Could you fit a d2 rear then lt230 would have correct orientation ?

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Nope. The fuel tank on a P38 sits under the rear(drivers side) passenger seat/footwell and the prop shaft and exhaust run down the passenger side.

Easier to stick with the borgy transfer.

I was planning a 6L80 transmission/GM 6.0 V8 into a D2 a while back but the guys who originally did a similar thing to their RR classic didn't make any more items such as the adapter for the input/output shafts etc. They did this conversion by adapting the 6L80 to a rear section of a R380 to LT230 with a custom plate. Looked very easy with the hardest part being the splined adapter.

Anyhow, great work Sheldon. Please keep us updated!

[loanrangie]

Nothing a custom tank couldnt fix but where do you draw the line.

[Vern]

Nothing a custom tank couldnt fix but where do you draw the line.

From memory Sheldon was looking at making a cdl or something on those lines to go in the borgwarner, and other ways to improve it

[SheldonA]

Finally got around to making a new casting mould.

Planning on getting it cast this weekend :)

[RovaDon]

Did this go anywhere? Does anyone know of a solution for this matchup?

[Adventu]

I have a range rover p38 can i buy some stuff . ls sump range rover p38 . ls range rover headers ceramic coated . 6l80E to p38 Borg Warner Adapter and spud shaft . ls engine mount kit . auto neutral park & ​​reverse kit.

[Gonish]

I was happy to join you ..

[Gonish]

Thought some might be interested in this....

Making adapters to fit 6L80 automatic (6 speed) to P38 Borg Warner transfer case.

Means an easy way to then fit a Holden V8.

Original ZF auto is 715mm long.
Depending on a few things, this setup will put a 6L80 length anywhere between 665mm to 760mm long.

The input gear on the transfer case is resplined to fit directly on the 6L80

Now in the process of casting and machining aluminium housing for this.


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/601.jpg


(I'm actually putting this 6L80 to an Isuzu 4BD1 to go in my P38)


Update;

Got the input gear back in the transfer case and trimmed the threaded section of the output shaft of the 6L80. All mated up nicely

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/09/657.jpg
I have a range rover p38 can i buy some stuff . ls sump range rover p38 . ls range rover headers ceramic coated . 6l80E to p38 Borg Warner Adapter and spud shaft . ls engine mount kit . auto neutral park & ​​reverse kit.