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5speed into mq
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:00 am
by chrispie123
Hi im wanting to put a 5 speed into my mq swb, i have an rb30 here that wants to go in at same time, i wish to keep mq diffs what is needed exactly , currently it has an sd33, i have fuel tank and pumps etc for the motor
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:53 pm
by Brendan-s
Been a while since I did mine. What five-speed is it? I think you'll need and adapter if it's an MQ/MK as the bellhousing is different to the GQ RB30 pattern.
It's obviously a physically longer gearbox so you're going to need a longer front shaft and a shorter rear one.
Gearbox mounts will need changing as well
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 3:16 pm
by chrispie123
i havent got a gearbox as yet not sure on which one to get any recommendations? working out the cheapest option, or would a 4 speed be ok with an efi rb30 like not to heavy on petrol,
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 3:17 pm
by chrispie123
if i keep the 4 speed can i just use a gq rb30 5 speed bellhousing and clutch?
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:56 am
by V8Patrol
A lot of work fitting up a 5spd box
You'll need a bellhousing thats drilled to suit the MQ box ( 4/5 speed are the same pattern ) and drilled to suit the new motor.......
Castlemain Rodshop...... have a look in the MQ-MK bibles under the V8 motors section for the link.
Kingy