Thread: Nissan Cabstar / 5 Speed Conversion - Series 2

Me too!

How did the conversion go?

Originally Posted by johnc99

Good to see someone has actually got a 5 speed conversion mated to a series transfer. ....

Ashcroft Transmissions in the UK make an adapter kit to fit the Land Rover 5 speeds (LT77/R380) to the series transfer box. Ashcroft Transmissions

Diana

Hi All,

I am still planning the truck at this stage. I have done all the research and have sourced some parts but at this stage time is an issue. However I will get there.

I have gone cold on using a V6 Holden engine because they seem to run really hot but I am now looking into a 2.7 litre turbo intercooled diesel as used in the Nissan Terrano a few years back. I believe there is a factory bell housing available to bolt the 5 speed up.

The other option of which I am fond of is the Ashcroft kit. Basically it allows you to connect a LT77 or R380 5 speed Range Rover / Discovery Gearbox up to the transfer case. You get to keep your yellow and red knobs but gain an overdrive.

I thought then a kit to bolt a jap diesel Isuzu / Daihatsu / Nissan / Mitsubishi up to the gearbox.

My major concerns for a conversion of this degree are

1. Excessive heat
(deisels generally run cooler than petrols so fitting a one makes sense)
2. Available engine bay room
(not much! So you need to be conscious of what you are installing, I like the inward lights of the Series 1/2/2a)
3. Fuel consumption
(i want to do cape york in the truck so if I get better MPG I will be happier)
4. Simplier
( no EFI on older diesels is easier to configure than adding an aftermarket ECU for a V6)

Where in Wodonga are you Chilly?

Rich