FridgeFreezer Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 V8 adapter would be for engine conversions, as people do things like put a V8 into a 4-cylinder Series, that sort of thing. It would require your gearbox to have a suitable bellhousing & input shaft to start with and then finding an adapter plate, E.G. a "200TDi to V8 conversion" plate if such a thing exists - not every combination will be possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 Thanks to everyone for their replies. I think the problem is solved as Fridge has pointed out with an LT77 / Stubby R380 and a V8 adapter plate. A kind sole on the forum has sold me the adapter plate so now all I need is a gearbox. Appreciate that the stubby R380 is rare but if anyone has one that they want to sell please get in touch. I would rather have the R380 because of the bigger bearings, smoother change etc. If I can't source one over the next month or so I might have to look at buying the bits and building one but would rather not as I've never built a gearbox before and not sure from reading the R380 rebuild manual I have all the necessary tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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