5 Speed Conversion For Ke30

[mpsrolla]

howdy just after some advice on the best 5 speed gearbox to put in my ke30.. which one is the best and easiest conversion?

[BReNt]

k50 out of a ke55. Next time do some research.

[JiP]

Is your KE30 already a manual??

[white_sandshoe]

Often the best isn't easiest.

T50 box is great provided you're doing a 4a or 2t/3t engine swap. If you are looking at an engine upgrade in the future,

It is "better" and "easier" to leave gear box swaps until you do the engine. No sense spending on a box twice over.

That said, if you are keeping it stock, or minor k engine mods, a k50 box as previously suggested would be the way to go.

[Banjo]

If you happen to be doing an auto to 5 speed manual conversion in yur KE-30, then a 5 speed gear box out of a KE-70 may be a better option.

 

The 5 speed box in the KE-70s has the gear stick further back, and it pops up right through the hole in tunnel in auto models. You might have to open up the hole in the tunnel a little on the RHS to get it to go into 5th gear, off memory.

 

Your existing tail shaft can be used OK.

 

You will however, have to use the rear gearbox cross member from the KE-70, rather that your existing cross member, as the mounting point on the bottom of the KE-70 5 speed box is different.

 

Good luck !

 

Banjo

[mike h]

Hey quick question can anyone tell me if you can put a 5 speed gearbox on a 4k with a 4speed, i want to exceed 80km/h on the highway!! thanks

Edited May 12, 2012 by mike h

[Jono.C]

^ If you remove the 5 speed first. :P

[towe001]

Sure would be pretty interesting with two gearboxes.