[ROVERNET - UK] Celica 5 speed into a 3500s

[Winchester, Miles]

The later Rover V8 gear boxes are known as R380 and used in TVR, Morgan,
Landrover, DAF Freight Rover. They are stronger  and smoother in the gear
change but you need a non 4WD version for your 3500. I am still looking for
a second hand one of these. There is more info on this link,
http://www.v8engines.com/transmission-3.htm

Miles Winchester

-----Original Message-----
From: rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com
[mailto:rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com] 
Sent: Monday, 15 January 2007 17:24
To: Scott's Old Auto Rubber; rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Celica 5 speed into a 3500s


Though the SD1 box has that reputation, Scott, it was
used by TVR in the Griffiths and Chimaeras in the
early 1990s with few problems. It was handling 230bhp
to 340bhp so couldn't be too bad. Swarf was the big
enemy of reliability so the TVR boys recommend a
magnetic sump plug and frequent oil changes.

Used in Landies as well. The later boxes were
strengthened by Rover. If you're looking for one
Roger, the box is also known as an LT77.

Peter B

This e-mail message and any attachments may contain legally privileged, confidential or proprietary Information, or information otherwise protected by law of ArvinMeritor, Inc., its affiliates, or third parties. This notice serves as marking of its “Confidential” status as defined in any confidentiality agreements concerning the sender and recipient. If you are not the intended recipient(s), or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this message to the intended recipient(s), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete this e-mail message from your computer.