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[76lxhatch]

There are more than 3 different shifter positions, you want one of the rearmost ones where the ball at the base of the stick actually hangs out behind the area where it bolts to the casing (without actually being a linkage operated remote shifter).

Don't buy a cheap aftermarket cross member, they are flimsy and the whole lot bounces around. Its relatively simple to make one that will bolt to the original holes in the chassis rails (there are multiple options). You will need to re-route the exhaust around the tail housing rather than under it, and the cross member should provide space for the exhaust if you want good ground clearance.

Lots of threads on the HQ mounts, they sit the engine a small amount lower and further back.

Most of the conversion bell housings are set up to use a factory Holden clutch release, which means you can either use that or any further conversion items designed for use with factory Holden box. You'll need to check what you've got.

If you want any chance of avoiding driveline vibrations you'll need to cut a little from the tunnel in the shifter area.

If you want to go fast you'll break it eventually.

[76lxhatch]

The shifter is about as far rearward as you will find, should fit OK in a Torana.

Bell housing is set up for full cable style clutch release.

[tsn007]

look at dellows for the for the cross member as they do these conversion all the time 

 

i have gone hydraulic with my supra and love the pedal feel 

 

it will make the car feel like a new car, silky smooth gear changes with a light clutch pedal

[bullitA9X]

That looks like the same supra i have for my sons hatch i have just put a short shifter in it from cube here in s a i also got the xmember from castlemain rod shop just saving up for the malwood peddle and ace hydrolic thrust bearing as pictured.....

[bullitA9X]

Also forgot to mention the stick comes out in the same spot as the aussie 4 speed so no need to cut or modify anything which is what i didn't want to do...

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[dattoman]

Pretty much exactly what I'm doing with my sedan

Hows the 'cube' shifter ?

[bullitA9X]

Pretty much exactly what I'm doing with my sedan
Hows the 'cube' shifter ?

They are very good mate and the stick looks very similar to the aussie....

[StephenSLR]

look at dellows for the for the cross member as they do these conversion all the time

 

The guy that did mine, Con from Diff Technics went with the CRS kit. He's had a lot of issues with Dellows components over the years and won't go near them.

 

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[76lxhatch]

Unfortunately that CRS cross member will also need a bit of work if you want the box to sit still. For anyone starting from scratch I'd recommend making your own.

[StephenSLR]

Unfortunately that CRS cross member will also need a bit of work if you want the box to sit still.

 

What sort of work?

 

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[76lxhatch]

Just needs some added strength however you prefer to go about it, to stop it from flexing so much

[StephenSLR]

Just needs some added strength however you prefer to go about it, to stop it from flexing so much

 

Cheers. Would you know where it needs strengthening, along the roll axis or pitch axis?

 

 

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Edited by StephenSLR, 01 May 2017 - 07:36 AM.

[76lxhatch]

Roll I guess but its not so much a twisting movement as it just bends along its length even without rotational torque. Sit it between two blocks of wood and stand in the middle, its like being on a trampoline. You can watch the shifter bobbing up and down as you drive down the road, some flex is OK but I don't like it moving an inch over every small bump.

[StephenSLR]

You can watch the shifter bobbing up and down as you drive down the road, some flex is OK but I don't like it moving an inch over every small bump.

 

I've definitely noticed that from the corner of my eye when it was first installed, I had to do a few double takes to see where & how it's happening but couldn't actually spot it having to keep my eyes on the road. I guess I'm used to it now.

 

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Edited by StephenSLR, 01 May 2017 - 08:00 AM.