celica gearbox

GEMSTROKA · rice boy Joined: 13 May 2003 Posts: 16

g'day again fellas,
This may have been asked before, but i went through the search section and couldnt find anything, which celica gearbox is the preferred one to put into a TG gemini, like which model celica should i try and get one out of? any help would be appreciated.
Cheers, matt

gem12c · tinkerer Joined: 27 Mar 2002 Posts: 53

if you find anyone how can make a bellhousing for it let me know.

Josh · backyard mechanic Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 602

I can make a bellhouseing for you out of 16mm 5356 grade alloy but fuck it'll cost ya...

TG Turbo · tinkerer Joined: 27 Nov 2002 Posts: 65

hot4's released a mag about 5 years ago called gemini mania - in that there was a bright pink gem with a recaro interior. He was using a celica 5 speed I think the bellhousing came from dellow but I'm not sure - I'll cehck when I get home tonight if I don't drink too much beer and forget

Poida · Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2003 9:04 pm Post subject: Re: celica gearbox

Hadfields don't have a conversion listed... Dellow Automotive don't yet have their site organised enough to show the different kits. Call them on (02) 9774 4419 or (02) 9774 3873 or email them at sales@dellowauto.com.au for more info.

Out of curiosity... why convert from the Gemini box?? It's such a cheap box to pick up a fresh one. What engine are you using? The Gemini box will handle a fair decent hiding without problems. Of course if you beat it to death it will fail... so will a Toyota box too.
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Josh · backyard mechanic Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 602

Yeah but the holden box still shits itself after a while. If you were to convert to a 3Lturbo box out of a supra or something you'd never have to worry about that part of the driveline ever again...

Poida · Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2003 12:42 am Post subject: Re: celica gearbox

I don't have to worry....

I just don't thrash my car enough to break the gearbox! Smile

Considering the age of them, I find the Gemini box to be a damn smooth box and sturdy enough to take quite a hiding. No box is unbreakable but if you are smooth with them the Gemini box will hold on for some time yet. Compare them to other boxes of similar age and see which has as good a track record.
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