LT85 to Disco1

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Originally Posted by justinc

I can't believe that you are even contemplating fitting either of those two behind a 4bd1T. Do you need the practice pulling gearboxes in and out???

Jc

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KLR run an R380 behind a 4BD1T in their own RRc. They have probably done more 4BD1 conversions than anyone other than JRA.

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Originally Posted by justinc

I can't believe that you are even contemplating fitting either of those two behind a 4bd1T. Do you need the practice pulling gearboxes in and out???

Jc

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Not my project Justin, just sourcing the info. Plus, only box that will fit in a soft dash other than the Isuzu box

Still a toy gearbox though. Wouldn't rely on one behind a 4bd1T as far as i could throw it. Easy to have one fit a rrc of course but that doesn't make it the best choice.

Just my personal opinion i will add.

Jc

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Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

KLR run an R380 behind a 4BD1T in their own RRc. They have probably done more 4BD1 conversions than anyone other than JRA.

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Certainly i don't doubt they have successfully fitted and used plenty of them Diana however i am of the opposite opinion regarding the overall suitability for utmost reliability. Sure they are a nice trans to shift and quiet in operation also the stock looking conversion to diesel is a very good reason . I'm just not enamoured with the R380 at all for this application .

Another 2c from me. ☺

Jc

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Originally Posted by justinc

Still a toy gearbox though. Wouldn't rely on one behind a 4bd1T as far as i could throw it. Easy to have one fit a rrc of course but that doesn't make it the best choice.

Just my personal opinion i will add.

Jc

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Agree jc, but nothing else fits in a soft dash lse, thats what its going into. Isuzu box fits but no one is doing that comversion at the moment. But when/if it happens again the r380 will go in the bin.