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[hainzy]

Hey guys any definitive updates on all this?

 

I am in the middle of wondering which way to go. I need the rat trap clutch changed in my aussie 4 and 253 combo, which will be a pain in the bum..

 

But I also have a EFI 304 and a rebuilt V8 T5 sitting there. The only thing that puts me off using that combo is the T5 not fitting.

 

Ive read through lots of posts on here but Im not clear on if anything works? Maybe the ford extension is worth pursuing?

 

Can anyone suggest the best thing to do to fit the T5 in with minimal mods to the floor? Or is there another man box that would bolt up better?

[Ice]

Hey guys any definitive updates on all this?
 
I am in the middle of wondering which way to go. I need the rat trap clutch changed in my aussie 4 and 253 combo, which will be a pain in the bum..
 
But I also have a EFI 304 and a rebuilt V8 T5 sitting there. The only thing that puts me off using that combo is the T5 not fitting.
 
Ive read through lots of posts on here but Im not clear on if anything works? Maybe the ford extension is worth pursuing?
 
Can anyone suggest the best thing to do to fit the T5 in with minimal mods to the floor? Or is there another man box that would bolt up better?

Pretty sure the supra box fits better than the T5 but i have never seen one in a car myself

[SmacT]

Berro, I fitted the T5/304 (straight out of a VN V8) in mine and the crossbrace tunnel mod was pretty simple and approved by my engineer. Compared to what you have already done on your awesome build, it would be a snack for you if don't mind cutting the floor. My time again, I would have gone the Ford extension housing as it could be neater, but I had to use what I had.

 

Basically I boxed in what I cut out so it retains its strength. Better check with YOUR engineer first if you want to be sure, of course.

 

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[SmacT]

Oh yeah - true. ^^ Mine cleared in every other way, so maybe the Ford housing option is worth a shot?

[SmacT]

I know another forum member brought it forward using that method - was it the guy doing the GTR (Nissan) LX? As long as there is room for the radiator and fan set up, that could work. I believe I cut out 30mm, but it was ages ago and I didn't keep a record of how much. Sorry. I can duck down the shed later tonight and measure if you want? Bear in mind mine is a LX, not a UC, but should be the same.