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Hi all!

I'm doing a project rig using '75 LUV drivetrain. Problem is the 4 speed trans is almost 36" long. That's about 10"-12" too long for what I'm doing. I did a search on trannies and only got confused.

Is there any shorter manual trans, 4 or 5 speed, that is a bolt-up to the engine? Can a much shorter output shaft & housing be swapped onto this trans? This one is the integral bellhousing version 4 speed, intake/exhaust are on same side of OHC engine so I guess G180.

Also, anybody happen to know if a late 70's Toyota pickup engine/trans is a shorter package? Thanks!

Wheres reverse???

Over next to 4th gear???

If it is its the same length as all the 4 and 5 speeds.

Sorry to burst your bubble.
Why do you need such a short trans for???

Bob.

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Current project, 1979 KB Isuzu Ute.

Daily driver, '86 Rodeo Spacecab.
Chasing parts for Isuzu Impulse.

On this trans reverse is over by 2nd gear. This tranny is roughly 35" long, integral bellhousing. Not sure of trans model, truck is '75.

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'78 1.8L 4-speed Fleetside

The only thing more beautiful than a sunset is a sunrise.

The key sentence was "the intake and exhaust is on the same side", which tells you a pup trans will not fit. You are stuck with a stock trans.

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Certified pilots, looking down on people since 1903.

Lmao@fulla's post! WTF dude?

Well maybe you should read a bit more and post a bit less...

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1980 LUV 4x4, going under re-construction...

LMAO!

Or maybe get the oxygen content in the air around your computer checked...geez.

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Certified pilots, looking down on people since 1903.

x2

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1980 4x4 KBD40 ISUZU/Chev Luv
Factory Fitted c190 Diesel Engine, ARB BullBar, Ramsey Winch, Custom Tilt Tray,

I don't get it... ...I think maybe somebody's been or or got untill they are !!

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'78 1.8L 4-speed Fleetside

The only thing more beautiful than a sunset is a sunrise.

What the....

His question was already answered before all of that pointless babbling you added all about you and your truck - as usual. But hey - at least you didn't add a bunch more of your page-hogging huge pictures...lol

Since his exhaust/intake is on the same side, it's obviously an early version Luv engine/tranny and nothing newer by Isuzu will fit. Case closed.

As for the so-called "LT Elite" you are refering to making fun of you...we really don't need to. Your posts/threads are pretty laughable all on their own enough.

Taz wrote: Before you judge any man - walk a mile in his shoes. That way...if you decide you don't like him - he's a mile away, barefoot, and you just got yourself a free pair of shoes.

I have this image of fulla running around with bare feet looking for his shoes!!!!

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1980 4x4 - Hunt'n truck 9yrs only seen pavement to the gas station. Gets a little spooked when it sees another vehicle.

Not to be a a$$

A VW forum I am on has a sticky post on the index that says how to use the search feature. I think it is titled "the search button is your friend" or something like that....

Any one want to write it....

Now the smart a$$ remark.

Maybe it is too much nitrous around the computer.

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75 Luv, 350 V8, TH350, Camaro rearend. New 1975 Luv Step side. Stock for now.
Grandmaster of the "Shade Tree" way.. I can't see the yard for all the cars. Come on down and we will sit on the porch and watch the grass grow.

The "LT elite" have been here a long time. The know-it-alls never last long.

Stop the bickering and the wise-ass remarks, or I will stop them.

Locked.

Many new users might have difficulty trying to use the search button, because there is a large amount of data on this site. A search on transmission upgrade might return 1000 results. Users that have been here a long time and are willing to help would hopefully search the board and provide a link to a helpful page. Replies that simply read "use the search button" are not in the spirit of finding new information. A new member with previously unheard information about a transmission swap is not going to search the site and bump every topic that mentions it. However, a question posted recently may get new insight on an old topic.

If someone wants to take the time to write a bunch of articles, I don't have a problem sticky-ing them. Have fun.

Case in point. I searched the site and couldn't find any information on different transmissions of different lengths. The search button didn't help. Read the whole post before jumping on the search button bandwagon.

I would suggest not viewing a topic if that is your only response. Someone will help, or the person will figure it out on their own.