missgoldie

Thanks all for the KE70 4sp to 5sp conversion info. I'll go ahead and drop in the lower milage engine complete with 5sp box. I gather tail shaft length can be got around with a bit of mix and match. Looks like tail shaft originally on the 5sp in the bent wagon will do the job anyway. Cheers, MG.

Thanks for that. Yes I have the Jap diff with the circular plate for attaching tail shaft. I believe the Borg Warners are square. If they didn't change the ratios for the 5sp box then I guess It's safe to do the same and not loose too much mid range pull. Ta MG.

Hello Folks, didn't gain any knowledge last time I asked this, so I'll rephrase it. Could anyone PLEASE tell me whether the diffs fitted to KE70's have different ratios for 4 and 5 speed gearboxes? If so, can you live with a 5sp mated to a 4sp diff? Appreciate any insights before start operating. Ta, MG.

Hello folks, I'm in South Australia and hoping someone out there can advise me. The clutch is on the way out on my 4 speed man. KE70 sedan with 466,000Km on the clock. I've got a motor out of a pranged wagon with 5sp box attached that's only done 374,000Km. If I drop this onto the existing (fully imported, round nose) diff, will I end up with ratios that are hard to live with?