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gemcouperacing
rice boy


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PostPosted: Thu Sep 25, 2003 2:03 am    Post subject: info needed on 2.6L EFI rodeo upgrade Reply with quote

hey gem freaks, i have a TC gemini coupe and i am thinkin about upgrading to the Rodeo motor i was asking to any who have done this conversion or have any info about it the following questions:
which model (year and make) motors are people using?

can u use an original gearbox ie is the Rodeo's input shaft any different or if not is fitting the Rodeos gearbox easy or a f@#ken mission? and if the Rodeos gear box is fitted how long must the gems tail shaft be shortened?

any answers would be great cheers and beers!
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Josh
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Joined: 04 Oct 2001
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 25, 2003 8:47 pm    Post subject: Re: info needed on 2.6L EFI rodeo upgrade Reply with quote

Yeah and also, what happens if the gearbox is a 4wd item?
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gemcouperacing
rice boy


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PostPosted: Thu Sep 25, 2003 9:42 pm    Post subject: Re: info needed on 2.6L EFI rodeo upgrade Reply with quote

def wont be a 4WD box as the 2.6's are only 2wd
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rust3
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 26, 2003 11:53 am    Post subject: Re: info needed on 2.6L EFI rodeo upgrade Reply with quote

2.6L came out in both 2wd and 4wd

mine is a 91 model motor

im using a gemini 5 spd box. i had to use a custom clutch and pressure plate. the clutch has to be a rodeo one with a gemini centre spine. and the pressure plate has to have extened fins, to suit the gemini release bearing
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Frederick Stienheld
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 26, 2003 12:17 pm    Post subject: Re: info needed on 2.6L EFI rodeo upgrade Reply with quote

Any noticable difference in handling rust3? with the extra weight in the front
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rust3
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 27, 2003 2:49 pm    Post subject: Re: info needed on 2.6L EFI rodeo upgrade Reply with quote

mines not going yet. but my brothers is, and hasnt had and noticable changes in steering/handling.
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