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by V8Cabriolet
Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:37 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: jag axle
Replies: 10
Views: 6163

axles

cheers for that so if not the jag axle what axle would be best as i am now coverting it to a rover coupe rather than the cabriolet
cheers
Dan
by V8Cabriolet
Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:00 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: jag axle
Replies: 10
Views: 6163

jag axle

been seeing more and more v8 conversions running jaguar rear axles. is this possible if so what gear box and what jaguar can i use?
cheers
Dan
by V8Cabriolet
Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:07 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: clutch control
Replies: 2
Views: 1931

clutch control

can any one help me with my dilema?
is there a kit to convert the cable clutch in my escort to the hydraulic one or is there a good method to do this all help is really appreciated
cheers
Dan :?:
by V8Cabriolet
Tue Apr 29, 2008 6:06 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: 3.5 v8 to capri/escort
Replies: 25
Views: 10926

so can you tell me what gear box etc i should use and where i can get one? or what cars they come from
cheers
Dan
by V8Cabriolet
Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:24 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: 3.5 v8 to capri/escort
Replies: 25
Views: 10926

ebay gear boxes

are any of these boxes any good or should i get something smaller
ebay items
- 110247629566
- 260234696450
cheers for the help
Dan
by V8Cabriolet
Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:40 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: 3.5 v8 to capri/escort
Replies: 25
Views: 10926

Rangerover bellhousing is useless in a car as well its huge in comparison. Its much longer engine to gearbox ways so leaves the gear stick much further back. Add that to the list of changes needed to convert a 4x4 box to a 2wd box. You will need to change the input shaft as well I think. cheers for...
by V8Cabriolet
Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:23 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: 3.5 v8 to capri/escort
Replies: 25
Views: 10926

cheers for that mike ill keep you updated. if i get this one will i need a 2wd cone or not?
Dan
by V8Cabriolet
Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:56 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: 3.5 v8 to capri/escort
Replies: 25
Views: 10926

ebay box

hi there will this gear box be good enough if i refurb it, its on ebay item number 120251413528
cheers
Dan
by V8Cabriolet
Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:11 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: 3.5 v8 to capri/escort
Replies: 25
Views: 10926

you cant use any of the 4x4 boxes without changing the back of the gearbox. They all have transfer boxes bolted on instead of the 2wd tail cone. Whether you can do this or not depends on your abilities and being able to find the end of a 2wd gearbox. Chances are that will be attached to a box anywa...
by V8Cabriolet
Sun Apr 27, 2008 1:53 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: 3.5 v8 to capri/escort
Replies: 25
Views: 10926

Hi LT77 is in SD1 rover, TR8, various DAF V8 vans, Range rover, Disco, Morgan +8, Marcos, some TVR V8 wedges and some early ones with the 3.5 V8, some manual Jags. R380 later DAF V8 vans, later Range rovers and Discos, Satanta Landrovers. T5 in various forms is in alot of amarican fords that have a...
by V8Cabriolet
Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:12 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: 3.5 v8 to capri/escort
Replies: 25
Views: 10926

what cars do these boxes come from or can i get them else where. aso can i use a capri gearbox
Cheers For the help
Dan
by V8Cabriolet
Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:40 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: 3.5 v8 to capri/escort
Replies: 25
Views: 10926

manual/automatic

hi there thanks for that i am looking for a manual so hope someone can help me out and if i do go auto i will deffinetly look at one of those boxes
cheers
Dan
by V8Cabriolet
Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:07 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: 3.5 v8 to capri/escort
Replies: 25
Views: 10926

3.5 v8 to capri/escort

can any one help me? i am trying to build a 3.5 v8 escort cabriolet i have both cars and have started to strip them. i plan on using a capri back end and drive shaft on the escort base, but i am having trouble working out which gear box i can use. i know capris have been converted before so thats wh...

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