Conversion from Auto Gearbox to Manual

Rabbitoh · Post by **Rabbitoh** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 4:32 pm

I have an EA82T Engine in a L series sedan, with a standard EA82 Auto gearbox which (as per an earlier post is not happy with it's new engine) so instead of spending big dollars to get it upgraded I would rather convert to a manual gearbox, ideally an EA 82T manual gearbox would suit, however probably hard to get hold of in good condition. So what can anyone suggest to me as a good & reliable alternative. Any help most appreciated.
Thanks.

Steve

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 4:35 pm

Make an adapter plate and use an EJ gearbox. I'm sure it'd be strong enough to do the job.

Someone here will have more info...

Rabbitoh · Post by **Rabbitoh** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 4:58 pm

Thanks for that, now I need to know anyone in Sydney who can suggest someone ( Gearbox mechanic) who is good who can get a Liberty Manual gearbox make an adaptor plate and fit it for a reasonable price.

Thanks

Steve

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 5:04 pm

I believe there's an artilce in the the tech manual (or used to be) about how to make an adapter plate. It had step by step instructions.

Other wise there is someone on the forum that makes them for the EA box to EJ engine. I've heard you could reverse the pins to bolt an EA engine to EJ box... See what others reckon though.

Good luck with it all, keep your eyes out for an RX turbo box, might find one yet!

MUDRAT · Post by **MUDRAT** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 5:17 pm

I think you would be throwing money away if you were going to convert to an EJ box and not converting the engine as well.

A manual EA82 AWD conversion will fulfill your needs. Once you've got the box the rest of the parts are easy to come by.

Subaman · Post by **Subaman** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 9:04 am

Mate any EA82 gearbox will be strong enough behind an EA82T, the turbos gearboxes were no different internally from the NA box apart from the crappy low range.

Cheers
Grant

Rabbitoh · Post by **Rabbitoh** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 7:17 pm

Subaman wrote:Mate any EA82 gearbox will be strong enough behind an EA82T, the turbos gearboxes were no different internally from the NA box apart from the crappy low range.

Cheers
Grant

Thanks for that, can you please clarify, you are saying that a manual EA82 gearbox will be OK for an EA82T engine, are you saying the same for the auto gearbox, if so then maybe my gearbox just needs looking at for repairs. Althought it only has 97K on it.

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 7:25 pm

ditch the auto box for a 5 speed manual L series box is what he is saying. It will be fine, you wont need an adaptor plate and the car will feel WAY quicker with the auto gone

Rabbitoh · Post by **Rabbitoh** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 7:30 pm

vincentvega wrote:ditch the auto box for a 5 speed manual L series box is what he is saying. It will be fine, you wont need an adaptor plate and the car will feel WAY quicker with the auto gone

Now it makes sence, thanks for everybody's help.

cruzingbrumby · Post by **cruzingbrumby** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 10:13 am

Your in sydney right, I have gearbox, shifters, flywheel etc that you would need (cheap, they are takling up valuable space in the garage) I got them for an ea82t conversion but ended up not doing it gearbox is good. pm me if interseted

Rabbitoh · Post by **Rabbitoh** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 2:40 pm

cruzingbrumby wrote:Your in sydney right, I have gearbox, shifters, flywheel etc that you would need (cheap, they are takling up valuable space in the garage) I got them for an ea82t conversion but ended up not doing it gearbox is good. pm me if interseted

I'm in Seven hills , where are you? I don't have any way of transporting a gear box , and the guy that would fit it for me is in Londonderry (near Richmond) , I have to wait till end of Nov to do it , as I cannot afford till then. What money are you talking ?

Thanks for offer.

Steve (E-mail address [email protected])