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[308] T5 Conversion

RazzaCaine

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Just wondering if anyone has done a T5 conversion to a 308 using the v6 T5 from a vn - vr?? the adaptor kit from CRS (AP046) is a lot cheaper than for any of the other gearbox conversions, and the v6 t5s go for around $300 at the moment.

my questions are:

would the v6 t5 be ok with a mild 308??
besides the gearbox and the CRS kit, is there anything else i would require for the conversion???

cheers everyone
 

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CRS kit has everything IIRC.
Frankly I would use a ford 6cylinder T5, apparently the shifter ends up in a better spot and the ratio's suit the V8 better.
 

RazzaCaine

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thanks for that soop, ill have a look into the ford t5 as well and work out which one will be best. thanks for all your advice, you really a fountain of knowledge on the old 308!
 

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Ford t5

the falcon t5 actually has a shorter extension housing than the holden one
which makes the shifter come up in a more proper position for a conversion :)
crs sell custom bellhousings for them i think they are $515 :)
 

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the falcon t5 actually has a shorter extension housing than the holden one
which makes the shifter come up in a more proper position for a conversion :)
crs sell custom bellhousings for them i think they are $515 :)

ah right thanks for that
 

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The whole conversion kit with the clutch and all is $1600. $250 for a falcon t5 off ebay and your done.
Considering some clowns want $2000 just for the Holden V8 gearbox...
 

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Digging up an old thread. Is there a certain Ford model T5 that is best used? I'm putting a T5 on a 308 in a VH commodore
Cheers Ash
 
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