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@harlos0208 I'm thinking about doing this conversion and I'm from Shepparton, do you have the name of this bloke?

I realised after I read through my reply that I probably came across fairly harshly, hence the second post apologising. I should have been clearer in my initial post as I can see now from your perspective that it may have seemed a little vague and/or naive. I do have a 302 Windsor that I was initially going to go with but after reading through all I could find regarding v8's in corollas I was worried about the weight, I still want to be able to turn corners in it when I need to. No I don't have a 1uz yet but have one readily available when I want it, unfortunately it doesn't come with a gearbox. I saw Lloyd Smiths ke70 with the 1uz and the ae86drivingclub.com.au post on the conversion and it seemed like a good achievable option. I am hoping to source everything required before I start as my corolla is still a perfect runner and on gas so runs on the smell of an oily rag. I will start a build thread once it all kicks off and no doubt will be chasing more advice in the future so I have no intent on getting on anyone's bad sides. Apologies again.

I also apologise for not having enough information in my initial post and my responses to the first couple of comments regarding legalities. Next time I will try to cover all bases.

I love the fact that people think that because they know the rules, no one else does. My mother in law works for vicroads, I am reminded most days of the rules and how my vehicles don't comply with them, this has been the case from the day I met my now wife's family. I will admit I am new to corollas, hence the question of gearbox choice, but my last car was a GQ patrol with a blown ls2 under the bonnet. I became very close with my engineer during that build as the person that I had initially start the builds workmanship wasn't as good as they made it out to be. In short the patrol was pretty much built twice, once by a supposed reputable workshop and then by me, before I could "legally" drive it. I'm not going to make that mistake again. I am looking for advice on gearbox choice, not advice on the rules. I tried to include as much info in my initial post so that I could get the most informed answers, but that obviously hasn't worked. Thanks though for the one proper reply to my question. I will look into the R154, I saw the tremec mentioned on a couple of hot rod pages, but I'm hoping not to mod the tunnel to much. If anyone else has any more productive opinions it would be greatly appreciated. Cheers guys

I am aware that this will never be legal, but I was going to try my luck with Vic club rego. If I have no luck then it is currently registered so will drive it until it is picked up. I have a c4 sitting in the shed and I've seen bell housings from dellows to suit the 1uz, has anyone put a c4 in a ke70 before?

I am aware that this will never be legal, but I was going to try my luck with Vic club rego. If I have no luck then it is currently registered so will drive it until it is picked up. I have a c4 sitting in the shed and I've seen bell housings from dellows to suit the 1uz, has anyone put a c4 in a ke70 before?

Hi, I am currently putting a 1uz into my ke70, but I'm stuck with my gearbox choice. Motor will be fairly standard, maybe just an exhaust and tune. It's going to be a cruiser with maybe a little bit of track work if the opportunity arises. Any ideas? Manual, auto, price, strength? All ideas and opinions appreciated. Cheers