Mt 85 gearbox

http://www.defendericon.com/land-rover-defender-performance/34/defender-icon---engine-conversions/

In the link above they talk about a mt 85 gearbox I can't find any info about them only info I can find is on mt 82.

Looking for a good strong box for my om606 conversion and by the sounds of it this can take a fair bit of power.

Any info would be a great help.

Generally the R380 is considered an upgrade from these boxes.

They suffer premature bearing wear, the later suffix R380's were similar in strength, but you will get a smoother box that will last much longer.

discomania said:

Generally the R380 is considered an upgrade from these boxes.

They suffer premature bearing wear, the later suffix R380's were similar in strength, but you will get a smoother box that will last much longer.

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its a different box hes alluding too

Use the merc box ? And adapt to a lt230 thats my plan anyway

But I like the look of this nice adapter plate to fit the six speed box up to I just don't know if this is a mt82 or mt85..... From the little info I've found the mt85 is an 82 but with some LT parts.....?

If your going for a merc box you want the early 2.9 sprinter one.
I could still go that way and probably get one very easy as I'm doing a lot of alloy wheel welding repairs for a merc breaker.

front springs are on upside down ,,progressive part goes to the top ,,,and mud will not get stuck ,,nice chassis and engine :rolly: