info needed on 2.6L EFI rodeo upgrade

gemcouperacing · rice boy Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 19

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!

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

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

gemcouperacing · rice boy Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 19

def wont be a 4WD box as the 2.6's are only 2wd

rust3 · backyard mechanic Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Posts: 971

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

Frederick Stienheld · petrol head Joined: 05 Sep 2002 Posts: 2719

Any noticable difference in handling rust3? with the extra weight in the front

rust3 · backyard mechanic Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Posts: 971

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