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for starters it all depends on which model 5speed your using. "i'm told" :blindfold that fifth gear isnt much chop with the extra torque pushing through the gears but i know of vehicles that have Holden V8's and they're using standard diffs and box. Driving style and how hardcore u go is going...

Yeah i guess i'll just have to keep investigating. I'll ask the TWO shops here in Tassie... ha ha Cheers mate!

Thanks Peewee Unfortunately, you're probably right. Just trying to make the best of a bad situation. Guess my fabricator's gonna be SPEWIN when i tell him i want headers then!! Oh well.... my money.... So..... all things considered, do you know who makes a decent y-pipe i can get locally...

Ok... I'm stuck..... Does anyone know where i can source a DECENTLY designed y-pipe in Australia???? What i'm looking for is a PROPERLY DESIGNED pipe like burns stainless or Dr Gas y-pipes. They are sweet as but i called them to confirm cost and they both quoted between US$80 - US$180 for...

oh yeah..... And the sump. If you dont have a rear sump, you'll have to get it modified or made, to clear the steering/diff. And unless you want to try and fit headers in there, you're gonna need Crown manifolds (log type) that run straight along the block or they'll foul on the chassis rail's...

I got MY bellhousing kit from Castlemaine rodshop. Apparantly dellows also does them but i am not familiar with them. As for adapters, i'm not sure what you're referring to. If you're ONLY changing the engine, the only adapters you're using will be the bellhousing kit and will need to fab some...

Welcome to Lextreme Diver! I'm a bit of a newby too but nonetheless share your enthusiasm I have an 82 4x4 single cab that started with a 2.2 Diesel, then a 2.4 with extractors, then a 2.4 Turbo and am currently putting a 1UZFE into and mate.... Its a job. Here's a few things for you to...

Hiya Bansheebuzz! I've got a pair of those suckers in the shed. Couple weeks off attempting to fit headers in my engine bay so unless you have some already are you willing to wait til then?? Cheaper/Quicker coming from Tassie than the states!! No offence JDM! You'd be talking a 4x4 Hilux then??

Male, 25 Qualified Mechanic (GM, Hyundai, BMW) No kids yet Single as my fiance` decided she'd leave me and even her own family behind :wtf: but thats cool cause i'm still blowing the money on my other ride

Sounds like a plan lads!! I'm putting one in my 82 Single cab 4x4 with a Dyna 5 speed. Talk about money sucker!!! What started out as an engine/gearbox conversion has turned into a major interior/exterior MAKEOVER!! I've been talking to his excellency of exhausts JBrady and his many posts...