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5 speed conversion on lj81 ute.
Posted: Sun 19 Mar, 2017 5:34 pm
by fuzzychops
I have a lj81 ute and have just been given a 1 litre gearbox fitted with a 5th gear I think from a Maruti, does anyone have any info on fitting it to the lj81 it was previously fitted to a 1 litre ute. The lj81 has a 1 litre motor which has just been rebuilt, also do you think it is a worthwhile conversion.
Re: 5 speed conversion on lj81 ute.
Posted: Mon 01 May, 2017 10:50 am
by neofitou
Ive not ever had an LJ, and I am sure a few of our members will know, but may not have seen this question.
obviously they should bolt together and if you already have a 1L geabox in there the tunnel would clear.
I belive the rear part of the gearbox is swapped with the 1.3L one so they are probably a little longer, you might need a custom jackshaft.
As for the question as to if it is worth it or not, I used to sit on ~130 in my 1L 4 speed at something like 6400 rpm.. I would have loved to have the 5th gear, but I suppose it depends on if you think you need it on the highway.
Re: 5 speed conversion on lj81 ute.
Posted: Mon 01 May, 2017 12:13 pm
by gwagensteve
I can't comment on the specifics of the conversion, but I can comment on the gearing. I'd be very surprised if an otherwise standard lj81 could pull an overdrive 5th gear.
In my opinion it's only a worthwhile modification if lower axle or transfer ratios had been fitted to improve off-road performance.