T25 20L gearbox transplant.

technipol · Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 6:49 am Post subject: T25 20L gearbox transplant.

With the cost of 091 2L box being out of reach of the "normal" working man or just unavailable due to rarety, im left to wonder????????
Is it possible to transplant the back end of a 2L T25 Box onto the bellhousing of a T2 bay??????????

Obonobo · Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:16 pm Post subject:

As far as I know, this is possible. Bear in mind that you have to change from nose-poo (T2) to side-shift (T25), which I believe is not an easy mod (no experience myself, though).
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72panelvan · Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 9:24 pm Post subject:

I seem to remember a chap on here fitted the whole T25 shift set up into a bay, not sure how involved it was but perhaps easier than the T25 side shift mods you'd have to do.

illzlee · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 11:37 am Post subject:

i've got the full T25 setup in my late bay.

Although i didn't fit it, i have to say it works quite well and actually will free up space for a rad where the existing shift rods go between the chassis rails. (side shift diesel box)

basically the whole mechanism is just transplanted straight into the bay about 6" lower than the original shift rods. The T25 shift and box it sits in are cut into and welded into the cab floor.

The gearbox is primarily fitted to the engine for support and lateral restraint is through a slightly butchered top 'box mount found in later bays.

As i keep promising everyone, i will get round to taking pics at some point...
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crocodilemickdundee · Wannabe Joined: 28 Aug 2012 Posts: 2 Location: Reading

Hi guys, Ive fitted a 2.0 ltr Type 25 (6 rib) gearbox (code DK) into a 71 bay. OK its only 4 speed but the ratios are good! there are 2 minor mods to the gearbox to fit into the bay, A major problem is the linkage! Or is it, after many sleepless nights and vast amounts of red wine! Ive sorted it and its simples![/b]
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Allanw · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:35 am Post subject:

Hi guys,

I'd be very interested in sseing how to do this!

I'm transplanting my EJ25 and T25 box into an early bay (which had a poked Corvair in it) so need to see how to do it.

I was thinking about swapping the shifter box from the T25 into the Bay.

Once the EJ25 is gone from the T25, it's getting an EZ30R and Subaru reversed trans love

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