Just a FYI these folks have made a adapter and flywheel that works for a GM standard trans. http://4x4labs.com/dieselconversions.shtml

Works for the following trannys SM420, SM465, NV3500, NV4500, NV5600,

This is for the 617 engine.

Its good news for anyone doing a conversion or needing a really durable manual trans.

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1986 Toyota Landcruiser Diesel HJ60 5spd X2

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I find this interesting:

Thanks for the heads-up!

If I am not mistaken, the NV5600 is a six speed!

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i believe that would be correct.

Wonder what kind of Fuel Economy we could get if we could get the RPMs down to 2200 at 70MPH. I'd bet still pretty close since it'd take more guts from the engine to turn 70MPH at 2200 RPMs.

Anyone achieved 70MPH at 2200? I'm guessing someone here's got that kind of gearing now. I've read about rear end and manual 5 speed swaps etc...

on the other hand... and of course someone here had to say it are we really saving money by putting a 'high quality' GM transmission in our Mercedes. Replacing transmissions every 100k isn't exactly cheap! I'd put money on a MB transmission outliving one from a GM by 2x the mileage any day. But I do have an 84 GMC 6.2 Diesel Suburban with 260k on what I believe is the original transmission! I suppose that says something.

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Wow! I am interested in the flywheel/clutch setup if it is heavier duty than a 200D-240D flywheel/clutch. I wonder what it would take to get their flywheel to work with my 1967 fintail 4-speed manual on-the-column.

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I really have no idea, but would'nt a manual trans last longer than an automatic, being from GM or not???

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Im turning about 2200 at 70, im running a 4spd manual and a 2.24 rear gear.

As far as the gm trannys go, these are truck transmissions, designed to handle 2-4X the torque that the 617 is putting out. So I doubt that you would ever ever have trany issues except for the fact that truck transmissions are gonna be balky to shift.

not to mention the larger clutch is gonna hold up much stronger and be cheaper than our current options.

This is a step in the right direction. Obviously we would love a bellousing that could make a t5(plentiful, cheap, durable) bolt right up.

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1986 Toyota Landcruiser Diesel HJ60 5spd X2

Gone but not forgotten (some sold, some stripped)
1983 300 SD, 1985 300 SD, 1983 240D, 1986 300 SDL, 1985 300 SDL, 1983 300 D, 1984 300 D, 1985 300SD, 1987 300 SDL, 1983 300 SD, 1985 300 TD Euro, 1983 380SEC, 1990 300 D, 1987 300D, 1982 300D, 1982 300D, 1994 E420, 1987 300 TD, 1987 300 D, 1984 300 D

Nifty. Are there any truck automatic trannies?

That seems to be a weak spot in these vehicles, the automatic setup -- something more generic and widely available would be awesome.

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-300sd '80 300k
-7.3 Powerstroke Diesel 15P Van 500k+ miles
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Looks like they went all out making a flywheel and everything. Nice. Kind of steep though $1000.
Which side is the starter wart for a t5?

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$1k for a flywheel and plate seems a bit spendy. I would be interested in this for my '48 Dodge project otherwise...

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