Vern,Quote:
Originally Posted by Vern
The gearbox shifts are quicker and smoother than both the LT95 and LT85. I would say smooth like a jap truck box.
Conversion wise;
Clutches
1. If you want the stronger clutch, go with the Isuzu flywheel and 300mm clutch (earlier version Isuzu flywheels were still the 275mm clutch same as the Landrover).
2. Otherwise stick with the 275mm Landrover or Isuzu flywheel/Clutch
Flywheel Housing
1. Going with the landrover flywheel housing requires some grinding of it to clear the clutch slave cylinder, but otherwise keeps everything (ie. 12V starter motor) standard.
2. Isuzu flywheel housing means no grinding and can sell the landrover flywheel housing.
Starter Motor for Isuzu flywheel housing
a) Use the truck 24V starter, which will require some rewiring under bonnet to suit - to included either a daul battery charge system or a 24V alternator. Starts the motor on an instant compared to the 12V starter.
b) Have the truck 24V starter rewound to 12V so no rewiring under bonnet is required.
Here is what I have in my vehicle, what I plan to do and what I would do in various situations.
Mine has the truck flywheel housing, 275mm clutch and 24V starter motor with 24V alternator. As much as possible is being converted to 24V as I go (ie. if I blow a headlight it will be replaced with 24V). After I fit a turbo, if the clutch slips I will go to 300mm, but I rarely tow heavy loads (tinny and dirt bike) and don't plan to be lighting up all four tyres :p on bitumen with copious amount of boost....
If I had a stock standard 110 Isuzu inwhich the LT85/LT95 simply needed replacing and wanted to keep 12V. I would either go the Landrover flywheel housing (least hassle option) or the Isuzu flywheel housing with rewound to 12V starter (potentially the cheapest option if the landrover flywheel housing is sold).
If 24V system was appealling for starting and other potential benefits, then would go the Isuzu flywheel housing (probably the 2nd cheapest option, as no rewind of starter motor, but require dual batteries and 24V alternator or dual charge system).
If I wasn't going to turbo it, or low boost turbo/minimal towing I would stay with the 275mm clutch.
Now if I was doing a complete conversion for either a V8 County or a later model tdi defender. I would use the Isuzu flywheel housing with 24V system given it would most likely be the easiest to source the whole drive train in one hit. Basically if you have an Isuzu flywheel housing, 24V starter and 24V alternator at hand, I would use these.
Hope this helps!
