Gearbox compatibility question

triker said:

A question for the experts , if i may ask.

Ive got the chance of a 65k mile 3.5 carb engine out of a manual G reg Disco........ very cheap.

Am i going to have any probs ( physical or financial) getting an auto box to fit ? I dont need transfer box bit, just an autobox to fit into a trike.

Your help and experience please.

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triker said:

well that was quick, many thanks to you both, I feel better about forking out a ton for the motor now ! I will be advertising on here for a autobox after the new year ! Perhaps you would part with an auto Beast ?

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robrennie said:

Hi Mate,

I have a 3.5 Carb with a ZF Gearbox - it only sort of works. Basically, the engine does not have enough power to drive the ZF, min spec to drive it is the 3.5EFI.

I'm told that fitting the 3 speed from the range rover classic (before the EFI) would be the best match.

Alternatively, up the power on the carb engine with Webers or something - I'm still toying with what to do.

If you are near Somerset you are welcome to come and have a look at the installation in mine.

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