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manual to auto
Hi guys got a rover v8 3.5ltr in a ford pop with a 5 speed manual trans ,wanting to go to auto can any one recomend parts needed and is it doable etc thanx in advance
It won't be an SD1 engine if it's from a Police Van. The LDV V8's were basically a Range Rover engine with a different airbox, water pump and brackets / pulleys to make it a bit shorter.
Have you sourced a box yet?, or got a look in on one?
Chris.
Have you sourced a box yet?, or got a look in on one?
Chris.
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Series IIA 4.6 V8
R/R P38 4.6 V8
R/R L405 4.4 SDV8
Series IIA 4.6 V8
R/R P38 4.6 V8
R/R L405 4.4 SDV8
There are basically three boxes which bolt straight on. B-W 35/65. The 65 is a stronger box - and should be easy to get as it was used on the SD1. The 35 was used on the P6.
TH180. Used on later SD1. Vacuum controlled, so responds rather better then the BW. Very smooth changing - but perhaps not so strong as the BW65.
ZF 4HP. A four speed rather than three like the others. Basically, has an added overdrive. Quite rare in RWD versions as only used on the Sherpa van.
But 4x4 versions can be converted by using bits from other RWD cars like Jags and BMWs. Later versions have a degree of electronic control. Early ones cable.
The ZF would be my choice if you have the room for it - it's quite a bit bigger than the three speeders.
TH180. Used on later SD1. Vacuum controlled, so responds rather better then the BW. Very smooth changing - but perhaps not so strong as the BW65.
ZF 4HP. A four speed rather than three like the others. Basically, has an added overdrive. Quite rare in RWD versions as only used on the Sherpa van.
But 4x4 versions can be converted by using bits from other RWD cars like Jags and BMWs. Later versions have a degree of electronic control. Early ones cable.
The ZF would be my choice if you have the room for it - it's quite a bit bigger than the three speeders.
Dave
London SW
Rover SD1 VDP EFI
MegaSquirt2 V3
EDIS8
Tech Edge 2Y
London SW
Rover SD1 VDP EFI
MegaSquirt2 V3
EDIS8
Tech Edge 2Y