chadd1981 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Hey, i have a 5k motor in my suzuki sierra ute and i am wanting to change the gearbox to a auto instead of manual. What cars can i get a gearbox out of that would match up with the 5k motor. I don't care much about the shifter position at this stage cause i will probably need to modify anyway to fit the suzuki. i have read that you can use a few different types with changing the bell housings but would like to see if i can get one that would just mount straight up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rolla-Ken Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) I have a GM (Holden) 3spd gearbox sitting at home that came with my 5K. I'll see if I can get some info off it tonight. What state are you in?? Edit: Just saw you're in NSW... box isn't worth the freight. I'll get the details off it so you know what to look for. Edited September 1, 2009 by 67Rolla-Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbey Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 1968-1983 corolla's with Auto gearboxes will fit, as long as they had a K engine in them. The early models, 68-72 have the 2 speed toyoglide - probably not what you want. The Later models, KE30, KE55, KE70 ran a 3 speed trimatic box which is probably what you want. Any toyota wrecker should have one, just make sure it's off a K engine and you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan G Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 i think you should drive a car with a 3 speed before you go head and do it, it will make you change your mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rolla-Ken Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Nothing wrong with my Toyoglides.... cept the 85km/h top speed :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan G Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 LOL! ^^^^^^ hey i get 60kmh outta 1st and 100kph outta 2nd ITS SHIET HOUSE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz_Rx Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Depending on how much you want to spend, for a much newer gearbox you could always use an auto box from a 7kc/e townace. Because they have the little bonnets..... .....They actually have a normal gearbox layout instead of a column/dash shift auto like most other vans. The 7k gearboxes are much stronger than any other KE gearbox, the manual ones are basically a W56! I'm actually about to build a similar project to yours (K motor in a sierra chassis) and as I want a manual I'm using a K-W bellhousing and W50 gearbox and I don't trust a K40/50 to turn 4 wheels!! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rolla-Ken Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Damn forgot to look at the box, sorry. Will try and get the details off it tonight. It bolts straight onto the 5K so would be a good pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadd1981 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Depending on how much you want to spend, for a much newer gearbox you could always use an auto box from a 7kc/e townace. Because they have the little bonnets..... .....They actually have a normal gearbox layout instead of a column/dash shift auto like most other vans. The 7k gearboxes are much stronger than any other KE gearbox, the manual ones are basically a W56! I'm actually about to build a similar project to yours (K motor in a sierra chassis) and as I want a manual I'm using a K-W bellhousing and W50 gearbox and I don't trust a K40/50 to turn 4 wheels!! :P Do these gearbox' sbolt straight up to the 5k or what needs to be done to make them fit?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz_Rx Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Yes they bolt straight up to the back of any K motor. You would just need to use a 7k flex-plate and torque converter. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadd1981 Posted September 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Yes they bolt straight up to the back of any K motor. You would just need to use a 7k flex-plate and torque converter. :P Do you have any ideas on what these gearboxes would cost from a wrecker complete with the flex plate and torque converter?? also do you know what they are called or have any info on them so that i can start the search for them. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbey Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Nothing wrong with my Toyoglides.... cept the 85km/h top speed :P There's obviously something wrong with yours Ken if it's only doing 85kmh~! Mine would cruise at 100. Just revs a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rolla-Ken Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 lol that was with the tired old 3k. should hit 130 with the 5K?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz_Rx Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Do you have any ideas on what these gearboxes would cost from a wrecker complete with the flex plate and torque converter?? also do you know what they are called or have any info on them so that i can start the search for them. Cheers This is why I said "depending on how much you want to spend...." as you would probably be looking at around $600-$800 for everything I reckon. Not cheap considering you should be able to get a toyoglide or GM 3 speed basically for free, but much much stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rolla-Ken Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 I painted the data plate on my GM 3speed gearbox... sorry couldn't get any info off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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