Gearbox Query

[Corrode Finger]

Have a query on gearboxes, is it possible to use a Land Rover Lt77 or R380 gearbox from a donor RRC or disco etc in a rearwheel drive format?

ie without a transfer box, can a Landy box be used in a conventional rwd setup, taking the drive straight from the rear output shaft?

I know its possible to source a SD1 box, but they are not as comon as they once were, but there are lots of land rover donors about?

Cheers

[Matt Neale]

Have a query on gearboxes, is it possible to use a Land Rover Lt77 or R380 gearbox from a donor RRC or disco etc in a rearwheel drive format?

ie without a transfer box, can a Landy box be used in a conventional rwd setup, taking the drive straight from the rear output shaft?

I know its possible to source a SD1 box, but they are not as comon as they once were, but there are lots of land rover donors about?

Cheers

Can't see any reason why not - you just need a suitable output flange. The LT77 (and the R380) were / are both used in rwd cars - everything from the SD1 to TVR etc etc.

Matt

[FridgeFreezer]

Although the boxes (LT77/R380) are used in RWD cars, the tailhousings are different. You may be able to attach an output flange to the back of the box but I think you'd have to strip the thing down to do it, and it would have to be a specially made part for that application. Have you tried looking at LDV vans which also had the LT77/R380 - ambulances even had the Rover V8 in the front

[Phil Hancock]

Contact Ashcrofts as they overhaul these boxes and they have more than likely got the relevant parts to do this conversion from converting boxes the other way.

[FridgeFreezer]

I'd add that unless you have a mighty need to run a Rover V8 in whatever it is you're planning, there are some much better RWD engine & box combos out there.