I need to ditch the traumatic...
Can anyone tell me how hard it is/what is required to convert a vl v8 to the t5 box? I know the brocks/walkies came with them, but im assuming I'll need to use a later box just due to availability.
Also would it be much harder to use a t56? What would be the differences between the t5 and t56 conversions?
Thanks, any help is appreciated.
Some places used to have a kit for this,hdt or castlemaine rod shop etc,I live in Newcastle like you and I had Promac do mine,good job not cheap but aint broke it yet,if you cant get a tailshaft hardi spicer can shorten yours and it will hold,chase some parts yourself,get a waranty on the T5 and find out if a V6 T5 can do the job havent heard much about this box but there out there,happy shifting.
Anyone know about the t56? Be nice to have a 6 speed box...
Boyracer: How much did Promac charge you, out of interest? I'm looking to do the job myself but I'm just curious. Thanks.
if you're dead set on a t-56 i'd have a talk the Mal Wood Autos, they're good guys and will sort you out with what you're after
http://www.malwoodauto.com.au/
if you're still thinking t-5s it might be the better option to try to find a VK/VL t-5g since the later model t-5s are chev bolt pattern which means if you use one of them you'll either need to get that bolt pattern drilled on your block, use a custom bellhousing or get an adapter plate - whereas a VK/VL t-5g will go straight in.
i threw a supra 5spd in my vl and it went in pretty easy got a kit from crs and then you gotta get a box a clutch cable some pedals and rubbers and litle bits for the clutch goes really well and boosted the economy by a lot.
