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You will also be cutting out and replacing Xmembers, likewise with the firewall, floor, tranny hump and seat box. You'll have to also redo the handbrake mechanism..... oh man, there is a heap to do.
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Ive got a Ser3 that I converted drove around for a short time then stripped for a full rebuild.Its a stalled project nowdays.
The auto really works well.The conversion isnt Marks,Seatons Engineers in Lansdale(off Gnangara Rd) make their own.They make a custom short output shaft that replaces the C4 item to make the auto almost as short as a manual trans.They will cut shorten and re-harden the shaft for you and can sort the fitting/removal from your supplied gearbox.
My Bro also has the same conversion in a 2a wagon powered by a tough 250 Ford motor.
If you are ever travelling thru Williams I can show you mine and what other mods you need to consider to do the conversion.
Andrew
Hey Slunnie.
I didnt need to touch the handbrake,firewall,floor tranny hump or seat box,neither has the conversion in my Bros.
I did have to remove/replace the front crossmember and brace the steering relay.Much easier than it sounds!!!!
Andrew
why ****fart around with a 302 when a few more cubes nets you a nice holden v8?
For me, that may have been a LT95 issue. The ZF/LT230 which is in it now is much smaller. Mine also started as a 4cyl rather than a 6cyl. The C4 sounds the goods, it that to a series transfer or LT230. I'd love to do a serious V8 conversion and the C4 appears to be a good option to back it.Quote:
Originally Posted by LandyAndy
Hi Slunnie.
Series Transfercase.Mine was a 4cyl,plenty of bulkhead clearance.
BlkNight
It was always intended for a decent 351 to reside in the engine bay,which has a few more cubes than the holden stable offer:p:p:p:p
I did have a ZK Fairlane for a while with a tough EX pursuit "black" motor which was to be the donor mojo,but I got an offer from a ford nutter I couldnt refuse.
Andrew
Because a windsor can be crammed in so much neater and easier, due to being so narrow across the heads;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Blknight.aus
Plus he has one:p
Make sure you go Windsor for the main reason Rovercare mentions,the Windsor has a tighter V that makes it much more compact.Mine is Cleveland,as thats what I had.Only need to change the dump pipes to go Windsor on mine,trans and engine mounts match.
Andrew
Here is a pic of mine.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...009/10/776.jpg
Andrew
I'm reinvigorating this debate. The advice so far has been great.
I've still got the 302 Windsor in parts and the S3 GS.
The question now is, will the ex-army diffs and transfer case hold up to the 302 windsor?? AND, what gearbox would be best to use, and may mate to the tranny?? Or maybe new tranny?? I'm thinking a little Auto transmission may also be nice??
I realize there is a fair bit of stuffing about, but the key at this point is working what will work the best and can be done the cheapest. I will also need to get it over the pits for rego in WA and want it to look original except for under the bonnet
I'm looking for the V8 but don't need to conquer mountains.
cheers
Jim