please answer

logem · tinkerer Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 442

i was wondering if a 2.6 rodeo engine bolts straight in to a gem! and would i need a rodeo gearbox or does a gemini one fit ?? any info would help alot please reply!

thanks
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Gene FJ20DET · Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2003 1:36 am Post subject: Re: please answer

there the same box
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logem · tinkerer Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 442

do you know if they bolt in or would i need new engine mounts? what about the drive line anything have to be changed? and would the standard gem diff handle the power of the 2.6 liter?

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

if you use standard mounts it will put the engine further back than the g-series engines, so you will have to chop firewall. if you use a gemi box the the drive train wont have to be touched. yes the diff could handle the power, but it might spin to much being a single legger

logem · tinkerer Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 442

how much work would it be to cut the firewall or would it be earier to make new mounts for the engine cuz wouldn't you have to make all new mounts for the gearbox and then change the drive line cuz the engine would be more forwards?? has anyone done a website on this conversion or has done this conversion b4 so they could tell me how and what there is to do? and how hard it is ?

anyhelp would be sick!

later

logem · tinkerer Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 442

and what year model is the rodeo people use??

ByteMe22 · backyard mechanic Joined: 28 Dec 2001 Posts: 591

when u say standard mounts do you mean gemini mounts or rodeo mounts...

logem · tinkerer Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 442

gemini ones!

Gene FJ20DET · Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2003 2:48 pm Post subject: Re: please answer

use the gemini mounts for the engin and box, and bash the small part of the fire wall with a hammer, u want ya engin weight as fare back as posable fo beter handleing. if u more the engin forward u will get more understeer which is bad Very Happy

Gene
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maDGeMvAN · tinkerer Joined: 06 Oct 2001 Posts: 452

I can tell you that the 2L 4ZC1T & 2.3L 4ZD1 will bolt straight in with no mods if you use the electronic distributer and backing plate from a holden shuttle. Clears the firewall and heater blower cover perfectly. It should work with the 2.6L 4ZE1 too.

Cheers.

ByteMe22 · backyard mechanic Joined: 28 Dec 2001 Posts: 591

where can i get one???

logem · tinkerer Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 442

do you know the year model of the engine? if so it would help heaps thanks

dunger · backyard mechanic Joined: 16 Oct 2002 Posts: 553

dont hammer it, if you hammer it, it looks bodgy if you file it, it will come out lookin better if you put a bit of paint over the top, it will fit nicely with a bit of a muff shave.

i love pussy out.

LowClassGeminiWhore · rice boy Joined: 18 Aug 2002 Posts: 13

The old bash the firewall trick to make it fit. Backyarder habits die hard.....

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

you cant hammer it, you need to take a fare bit out so you can advance the dizy when needed. you dont actually have to cut into the firewall, you only have to cut the lip off.