Borg Warner T5 conversion
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roverp5Bcoupe
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I don't know of any rover fitted with a T5 but RPI and V8tuner sell the T5 and the T5 is also used in many V8 conversion in MGB's
Peter
Peter
corazon
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http://www.classicroverforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=14748&hilit=tvr&start=30
You could try contacting the owner of this project. I was involved in mocking up the gearbox at one point, which I believe was a T5.
I don't know the current situation with his car, nor does he use the forum frequently if at all, but it could be worth a message?
Jim
You could try contacting the owner of this project. I was involved in mocking up the gearbox at one point, which I believe was a T5.
I don't know the current situation with his car, nor does he use the forum frequently if at all, but it could be worth a message?
Jim
roverdriver
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OZIP6B, I have a very sad TC body that does have the pedals in it. Would that help you out?
Dane.
Dane.
unstable load
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Funny, I had the same problem in SA with pedals when I went to LT77 from BW35. I ended up
with a LHD pedal box and an oxy-acetylene torch to re-hand the pedals.
with a LHD pedal box and an oxy-acetylene torch to re-hand the pedals.
OZIP6B
Member
An update to my T5 conversion....
Exhaust is heat wrapped in Titanium Heat wrap in an attempt to keep exhaust temps down.
The dual reservoir I got from car builder solutions, couldn't find one in Australia that would fit.
4 Cylinder pedal installed, courtesy of fellow member "roverdriver" thanks again Dane, rods not yet connect to the master cylinders so they look slight high, hopefully have them positioned to the correct height this week.
Clutch mater cylinder positioned, using a land Rover 2A, as the 3500s is not available in Australia, might have to swap it out later if it is not suitable.
Lastly the master cylinders heat shield, this is where the fun starts, heat soak from the exhaust is of a concern.
I will heat wrap the master cylinders when the job is completed. I've used an exhaust heat panel and formed it to box in the master cylinders, it will eventually form a 3 layer approach:
1) heat wrapped exhaust
2) Heat panel
3) Heat wrapped master cylinders.
So far so good, most of the engine bay work is done, time to remove the BW35...
Exhaust is heat wrapped in Titanium Heat wrap in an attempt to keep exhaust temps down.
The dual reservoir I got from car builder solutions, couldn't find one in Australia that would fit.
4 Cylinder pedal installed, courtesy of fellow member "roverdriver" thanks again Dane, rods not yet connect to the master cylinders so they look slight high, hopefully have them positioned to the correct height this week.
Clutch mater cylinder positioned, using a land Rover 2A, as the 3500s is not available in Australia, might have to swap it out later if it is not suitable.
Lastly the master cylinders heat shield, this is where the fun starts, heat soak from the exhaust is of a concern.
I will heat wrap the master cylinders when the job is completed. I've used an exhaust heat panel and formed it to box in the master cylinders, it will eventually form a 3 layer approach:
1) heat wrapped exhaust
2) Heat panel
3) Heat wrapped master cylinders.
So far so good, most of the engine bay work is done, time to remove the BW35...
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Baron von Marlon
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I'd be interested to know how you get on with yours - mine has been converted in the same way and heat soak is proving to be a problem, even with a lot of heat shielding. However, that problem may be the slave cylinder - the exhaust is very close.
Next time mine starts suffering from the spongy, ineffective, pedal, I'm going to have a good feel round the clutch master cylinder to see just how hot it feels. If it's not that hot, then the slave cylinder must be the cause, I don't quite know how I'm going to get round that one, if that is the problem, though!
Does anyone know why the single reservoir is used for both systems and if it's possible to change it? I'd be tempted to use DOT5 fluid in the clutch, to help with the heat resistance, but I don't think I want to use it in the braking system. If I was to go down that route, I'd want to fit a smaller reservoir just for the clutch.
Next time mine starts suffering from the spongy, ineffective, pedal, I'm going to have a good feel round the clutch master cylinder to see just how hot it feels. If it's not that hot, then the slave cylinder must be the cause, I don't quite know how I'm going to get round that one, if that is the problem, though!
Does anyone know why the single reservoir is used for both systems and if it's possible to change it? I'd be tempted to use DOT5 fluid in the clutch, to help with the heat resistance, but I don't think I want to use it in the braking system. If I was to go down that route, I'd want to fit a smaller reservoir just for the clutch.
ewokracing
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Bugger. I have all the s bits that you need!
ewokracing
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Re: Supra 5 speed
so where did you get the T5 style bellhousing and I assume you're using a dellow bellhousing for the W5X gearbox?
OZIP6B said:
so where did you get the T5 style bellhousing and I assume you're using a dellow bellhousing for the W5X gearbox?
mikecoombs
Active Member
The P76 used a BW T4 on their 4 speed cars. I can check one of my auto bell housings against my P76 block but I'm pretty certain they have the same face as the 3500. They also went into Leyland Terrier trucks. I've yet to meet someone that has had more than a couple of years out of a supra box.