Thread: Engine Swap - TD5 90 to .......LS1/6......?

Its all in the weight. From the govt docs:

Veh's over 1100kgs,
Max capacity in CC's = Weight in Kg's x 5

Veh's between 800Kg and 1100Kgs,
Max capacity in CC's = Weight in Kg's x 4

Forced induction of any variety changes these numbers.

Cheers!

sounds very interesting, anyone know any more info on the t56 to LT230 adapter ???? A GENIII 6 speed county is very tempting

I did get a bit further and their isnt a t56 to lt230 adaptor avalable, although Rakeway in the UK said that it may be possible, but they hadnt had any call for it.

The t56 also wouldn't fit in a 90 as its too long. (110 would be ok) The 5th and 6th gears in the t56 are also both overdrives.

Latest thinking is

ls6
Tremec tko 600 ( 5 speed )
lt230

Adaptor is available off the shelf.

Hope this helps
Pete

Hey Pete
Why not stick a late model 302 windsor motor in it. You can get a nice little Boss mustang motor from the states. 60deg V8 would be a better fit.

Justin

Hey Pete
Have you thought of the lexusv8 they seem to get along pretty well...and they sound awesome!!!
Either way it will be a great build thread!!

CHEERS TIM.

Ive considered the lexus v8, they make good power and dont mind a turbo either what gearbox and transfercase would mate up to it though?


what the tremec tko 600 out of Pete? and who makes the adapter?

I was looking at the atlas transfercases as well, not sure what they are worth with shiping but they make a 4 speed transfercase with a 10.34:1 low range! that would be interesting mated up to a t56, but at nearly 3k US. Comparing that to doing LT230 reduction gears and 4.11s and theres not a huge difference in price.

Hi Cal,

Adaptor for the TKO600 to LT230 is made by rakeway. Home Page They also make an unbelivable r380 box, but it costs about as much as a house! here it is if you have the cash! http://www.rakeway.co.uk/gearbox's.htm

They only priced me up a box with adaptor, but I think I would source the box over here, and get them to supply just the adaptor.

Here's a bit of info on the box

TMTCET4618 -

It is basically a 500/600bhp motorsport transmission (depending on the 500 or 600) and is available with, as well as chevy fitments (so also Holden I think) Ford ones to suit I assume High output Falcons.

One other thing with the box is that their are a number of shifter positions available and at the moment I hadnt had time to get a tape measure and decide which one would suit best. It wouldnt be the rear positioned lever though I dont think it would be either front or centre.

I like the idea of using the LT230 as its a pretty good transfer case, and easily available for cheap spares.

Tim, Not a big fan of Japanese stuff, and I love the idea of opening the bonnet to see Corvette covers Also as Cal said it makes it difficult with transmissions etc

Justin, I remember you suggesting this and its not a bad idea, its just that I like the Corvette covers I also don't know much about the box options and so on

Cheers
Pete

You're obviously planning on digging big holes in the track with all that unnecassary horsepower so that the rest of us deisel plodders can't follow you. Would be awesome to see done as long as you can find a way of limiting throttle response for slow crawling otherwise it could very difficult to control when out at ormeau trying tackle the tough tracks.