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    Default guys sorcing out info on a 5.0 ltr efi conversion

    i know most stuff from vk berlina but i was told that i need to change the hump in the floor for the t700 to fit in as the mechanic said the hump is to small is this true or another way around it cheers let me know feed back

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    oh and its a vk 202 and converting engine out of vr so 5.0 ltr injected wth auto t700

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    there are ways around it like choosing a different gearbox like a t5 for example or an earlier auto. If you want to keep the 700 auto your options are much more limited i have heard of people persuading enough clearance but i'm not sure how you go with that
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    ok cool i wanted the t700 as it will just cost more to convert.. what other autos can i get for example that will just bolt on

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    Well being a turbo box i assume and i mean assume I'm not 100% sure but any turbo pattern box should bolt up
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    Turbo 350. Will bolt straight onto an injected 5 litre and will fit in the trans tunnel with no mods. They're a 3 speed though, not a 4 speed like the Turbo 700.

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    wouldn't a TH400 be a better move? (If TH700 is out of the question for what ever reason)

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    Quote Originally Posted by soop View Post
    wouldn't a TH400 be a better move? (If TH700 is out of the question for what ever reason)
    Why? Turbo 400 is heavy and not warranted. Turbo 350 is lighter and smaller and more than capable of handling an injected 5 litre.

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    if i wanted to change to manual t5 what would i need and how much am i looking at roughly

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    any way let me know if some one has used the t700 and just bashed the tunnel out for clearence and still passed for engineers certificate or if its gonna be a problem later on i hear you onli have to bash it out 1 inch ot so in certain area

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    same conversion dude and turbo 350 fits and copes very well. strong little box

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