manual trans?

[robertisaar]

the 06 version has always been the cheapest IIRC, since GM liquidated them when they made the 07-08 version. there isn't a whole lot of difference between the two versions either, mostly gear ratios and something about the synchros?

[Shane]

question wrong forum but can non-VVT 3500 be mounted longitudinal for Rwd applications? if so what mtx could be used?

[robertisaar]

a few people have already done so... forced_firebird comes to mind, someone else is running a blown 3500 as well, but the screenname escapes me ATM, he's running a TKO500.

but in reality, you can use any trans that either has a bellhousing for the GM Small Metric pattern or anything that will adapt to it with a spacer/adapter. the most common(and probably the cheapest) one i can think of off-hand is the 60V6/90V6 T5 as used in the third and 4th gen F-bodies, i doubt a 3500 would break it, unless it has some serious mods going with it.

[bszopi]

a few people have already done so... forced_firebird comes to mind

What about me?! I guess mine isn't technically running, but... Also, Superdave. Anyway, here are some pics of a 3500 bolted to a 4L60E

[robertisaar]

well, i never said all-inclusive list!

and now that i think about it, has john, dave or driver_10 ever had their's running either?

[bszopi]

Dave has started his, although I don't know if he's driven it or not.

[Shane]

what could be used as axle and rear diff?

[bszopi]

Well, all of us that are currently doing it are doing it in existing RWD vehicles (me a Mustang, everyone else a Camaro), so we're just using the stock pieces. If you are wanting to convert a FWD to RWD, then there will be a lot more work to do, but you can virtually use rear axle you want (just make it fit), and then get a custom driveshaft for the length needed.

[Shane]

Yea that's what I thought. I was thinking foxbody mustang for rear diff and maybe axle. They seem close in size. I haven't looked at spects yet but I will.

[Shane]

i was looking around and i think jeep tj's have the same wheel base as me so i could use that rear axle.

[Driver_10]

well, i never said all-inclusive list!

and now that i think about it, has john, dave or driver_10 ever had their's running either?

Yep... killed the 3400 real good after only 1500 miles of driving. Bad mis-shift + stock springs (Wish I had some vids)

Started over after the car ended up getting the electronics toasted by the flooding in Ike.

[CNCguy]

There are lots of people running 3X00 engines in MGBs. Most are using the Ford T5-Z transmission but a few are using 700R4s. My MGB has an LZ9 3900 with a Ford T5-Z transmission. Below is a picture of an LX9 with a 3400 UIM and Ford T5 just before being shipped. The complete assembly, as shown, is going into an Austin Healey and weighs 470# including starter, ALT, electric water pump, A/C bracket, headers, wiring harness and ECM.

You can see some completed 3X00 MG swaps at http://britishcarconversions.com/photo

[bszopi]

That is a beautiful piece of work, Marc!

[Jonpro03]

Agreed, looks amazing!

[CNCguy]

Thanks guys. Everything on that engine was either polished aluminum or low gloss black paint/powdercoat. The picture doesn't do it justice. He will be ceramic coating the headers once he decides the final length of the down tube.

The 3X00 engines are nice in small RWD cars. Excellent performance, reliable and great fuel mileage. Can't ask for much more than that.