[308] EFI Conversion

[soop]

Yeah, I was talking 2200rpm in 5th with a T5. M20 would be similar to the Trimatic.

 

[RazzaCaine]

Yeah, I was talking 2200rpm in 5th with a T5. M20 would be similar to the Trimatic.

yeah i was about to ask how that was the case with the old 4 speed haha but there you go

 

[soop]

It might be a little lower, but eh. 3rd gear will end up on the road anyway...

 

[383 hatch]

T5 with 3.45 gears will sit on exactly 2000 RPM @ 100k's. Trimatic and Aussie 4 speed will both sit on the same revs in top gear as they both have the same 1:1 ratio (same as a T5 in 4th gear).

 

[soop]

Ahk, I guessed at the 2200. (well hazy memory/guess)
That makes sense with the Trimatic and 4spd. The better ratio's in the 5spd will be a god send for the economy either way.

 

[RazzaCaine]

yeah i spoke to the mechanic today who fixed my power steering lines as hes a power steering and transmission specialist. he said doing a t5 conversion would be expensive (around $2k+) and recommended going with a supra 5 speed swap if i can my hands on one

 

[soop]

W57 used to be a common conversion. Great gearbox's but ALOT more expensive then a falcon t5.
The whole t5 conversion will cost about $2k with a new clutch and CRS kit. You'll probably pay $1000 for a W57.

If money wasn't a factor I'd say go the VN engine and gearbox (you said 2k yeah?) and bolt it all in, that plus another grand for a carby manifold to suit the VN motor. epic win.

 

[Pub247]

theres no easy way of finding out what cam you have most are not normally marked as to give you a clear indication of the specs. You might get lucky and find its stamped with a part no.

 

[RazzaCaine]

W57 used to be a common conversion. Great gearbox's but ALOT more expensive then a falcon t5.
The whole t5 conversion will cost about $2k with a new clutch and CRS kit. You'll probably pay $1000 for a W57.

If money wasn't a factor I'd say go the VN engine and gearbox (you said 2k yeah?) and bolt it all in, that plus another grand for a carby manifold to suit the VN motor. epic win.

yeah i was wondering about doing the 304 t5 conversion but running a carby set up

 

[RazzaCaine]

theres no easy way of finding out what cam you have most are not normally marked as to give you a clear indication of the specs. You might get lucky and find its stamped with a part no.

ill hound the previous owner into getting the specs of his mate for me as that will probably be easiest