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60 series cruiser gearbox and holden 5l into an 83 hilux

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 10:56 pm
by lenny1984
hi i picked up a rolled 60 series cruiser with a nice little 5l was wondering what would be involved in fitting the gearbox into my 83 hilux as a 5 speed would be nice and i found out the hard way the bell-housing don't fit the 4 speed so the 18r went back in dont have the 2 side by side for a comparison i am a mechanic by trade can do all work my self but was wondering if it was an achievable conversion my truck already has a 4 inch lift 2 inch cab and tray lift on 33s and is regoed in qld

Re: 60 series cruiser gearbox and holden 5l into an 83 hilux

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:23 am
by Roktruk
In simple terms - engine, can be done with an adaptor to the Hilux box, 60 Series gearbox wouldn't be feasible without huge mods to the chassis, body etc. The 'cruiser box is huge compared to a Hilux box. Also the rear output on the cruiser is offset where the Hilux drive is central out the back of the transfer case.

Re: 60 series cruiser gearbox and holden 5l into an 83 hilux

Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:54 pm
by lenny1984
thanks mate thats the info i was after i think i might reshell the cruiser and play with it a bit

Re: 60 series cruiser gearbox and holden 5l into an 83 hilux

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 8:24 pm
by SCANAS
Go the 60 all day! Better car allround! Can you chop the 60 into a ute?

Edit: check the 60 isn't written off first