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[Heath]

Go and find a standard 308 with 15,000-50,000kms on it (roughly), and an M20 Aussie Four Speed to match. new rings and bearings in the 308, a small cam, and a few other goodies (Quadrajet carbie, roller rockers, double valve springs, electronic distributor... things like that).

Then get some secnd hand "Tri-Y" extractors, V8 front springs, V8 radiator, V8 brake booster etc and install the new motor. Take it to an exhaust joint to get some pipes fitted up (cheap twin 2.5" system with a H-pipe would be fine.

Take it down to VicRoads and tell them the new Engine Number.

Floorshift is easier to do beacuse the shifter just bolts ontop of the box, all you need to do is cut a hole in the floor & carpet.

When you actually go to do it, it will be more expensive and time consuming than I've made it sound. But it'll go nice.

[toryman76]

Ok guys i want all the input and advise you grease monkeys have to offer.

i dont think calling us grease monkeys will get you very far? but maybe im wrong....

[arrimar]

id go with an M21 behind the 308,thru the floor like he said^^
if you get an engine and box for 800 bucks just to get things started expect to spend around 800 again on necessities like clutch pedal, radiator,accelerator cable,new hoses, wiring harness extension, and exhaust mods.

once its all mobile then youve got the legal issues to throw money at.

if its all well planned then theres only a month off the road.

plenty of us could/have done it in less but first time around theres heaps of stuff that can take you by surprise.

[Heath]

thats gonna be hard heath

Since rebuild! Geez

[Heath]

You want a Trimatic pattern block. Trimatic/M20/M21/MC6 are all the same

Keep your eyes out on eBay, trading post etc.

[77_LX_HATCH]

Good point milco, my donor car was a Hz kingswood wagon

Got the same if not more from sellin parts off the old girl than i paid for her in the first place.

Cheers

Mike

[Heath]

...T5?

[ls2lxhatch]

This is a quote LX308 received from Mal Wood Auto dated Sept 07.

The Supra W58 5 speed is quite suitable behind a 200kw engine but above that the Tremec is the choice

The W58 with all the parts to fit it which includes, New bellhousing, New 10.5�� clutch kit, New Hydraulic Bearing ( pictured in the attachment),New special firewall bracket, New master cylinder and reservoir, Modified clutch pedal, New Braided line, Mount bracket and crossmember, New speedo cable, New slip yoke, Floor boot, Gearstick and knob, this Premium Supra kit will cost you $3545.

The Tremec TKO 500 is a much better long term choice for the Torana, it too includes the same parts list as above. The full kit for the TKO 500 will cost an extra $2430 and If you want a Billet steel Flywheel and ARP H/P bolts add a further $445

Edited by ls2lxhatch, 10 October 2007 - 01:04 AM.

[TerrA LX]

Thats a very nice transformer you got there eddie74lh

[Neils LX]

Hi
Depending on how well you can sniff around, i got a w58 for $450 with belhousing. It was not the right belhousing so i sold it on ebay for $20 less than a new one from crs. Once i bought a new spedo cable slip yoke and clutch plate for $300 the whole conversion cost less than $1000 and i have used the same gearbox and belhousing with my old 253 and new 304 and havenot had any dramas. Good 308s can be had cheap (out of wb statos commodores) for under $1000 and you can here them going. All project prob cost alittle more than you want but you should end up with a nice car. Good luck hunting around let us know what you end up bying

eddie your 74 lh looks tidy

Chears Neil

Edited by Neils LX, 10 October 2007 - 02:52 PM.