6 Speed D3 box to LT230 ??

[goingbush]

What is / Who makes the D3 Manual Gearbox , not a MT82 by the looks

Check out this guys project to fit a 6 speed box into his Defender with a GMC 6.5 Tdi in front , (don't like his cut & shut output shaft , tick tick )

I'd have been happy with a 2.7 tdci V6 in front.

proves you can fit anything to anything.

Land Rover Owner • View topic - my project, disco 3 6 spd box to LT230 conversion

now that I think the Ford Territory uses the jag 2.7 Tdci and MT-82, hmmm

[Dougal]

The 6sp manual to LT230 has already been done by a UK mob. But they put a decent engine in front, the 2.7 TDV6 (jag version), not a poxy 6.5.

I was looking for info on the D3 6sp box the other day. Found nothing.

But ratios from the D3 brochure:
1 5.08
2 2.8
3 1.78
4 1.26
5 1.0
6 0.835
R 4.73

Final drive 3.07
Transfer 1/2.93

Compared to Defender MT82 ratios they are pretty close:

Transmission GFT MT-82 six speed manual
Full time four wheel drive
Transmission
(high/low) : 1 Overall Gearing
(High/Low Range)
1st 5.443 23.334/62.988
2nd 2.839 12.171/32.854
3rd 1.721 7.378/19.916
4th 1.223 5.243/14.153
5th 1.000 4.287/11.572
6th 0.742 3.181/8.587
Reverse 4.935 21.156/57.109
Final drive ratio : 1 3.540
High range transfer box ratio 1.211
Low range transfer box ratio 3.269

[uninformed]

The 6sp manual to LT230 has already been done by a UK mob. But they put a decent engine in front, the 2.7 TDV6 (jag version), not a poxy 6.5.

I was looking for info on the D3 6sp box the other day. Found nothing.

But ratios from the D3 brochure:
1 5.08
2 2.8
3 1.78
4 1.26
5 1.0
6 0.835
R 4.73

Final drive 3.07
Transfer 1/2.93

are you saying the D3 6 speed manual has been mated to a lt230?

[justinc]

ZF IIRC Don.

don't use the pathetic clutch they have, too small for a d3. check out the complaints http://www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm't=1200

and yes i have done one, and yes they are totally mismatched for that vehicle application IMO.

JC

[Dougal]

are you saying the D3 6 speed manual has been mated to a lt230?

Yes

http://bellautoservices.co.uk/wp-con...r-TDV6-LRO.pdf

[Sitec]

Forget that ceramic friction disk too.... 30000kms and the disk will still be like new, and the flywheel will have a matching grove all the way around it! Used to fit them to the bricky forklift tractor conversions at request of owners, and we'd be replacing the flywheel, friction disk and clutch cover a year later back to standard!

[loanrangie]

Dont think we get any manual D3's in OZ, wonder what box they use ? Edit: Just saw JC's comment.

[goingbush]

There is a Manual on carsales

2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 SE

I love the last line of the ad,
at least if it blows up you can't get them for false advertising

****Land Rover Discovery 3 SE TDV6 MANUAL - 7 Seater - Beautifully presented with full service history, this 1 owner Discovery is extremely Rare - being a manual, let alone an SE. All setup and ready to go - comes with bull bar and driving lights, UHF radio and electric brakes, tow bar, compressor and much much more. All the SE options as well including Rear aircon, parking sensors, adjustable suspension, leather interior.....Make an enquiry for more information. With 3500 towing capacity - this is the ideal touring vehcile and will not last.

[modman]

Gold

[justinc]

X2!!!

JC