Probably a silly question series 2.5 engine mating to automatic tranny like a ZF or s

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  • TCapelle
    1st Gear
    • Mar 2008
    • 115

    Probably a silly question series 2.5 engine mating to automatic tranny like a ZF or s

    Silly question but wondering if a series 2.5 engine could ever be mated to an automatic transmission.
    I know the Scotty adapter is out there for mating a 6 cyl to the rover transmission..anything ever been done the other way around?

    Are there any series engined automatic series vehicles out there- if so they probably have v8 engines swaps right?
  • LR Max
    3rd Gear
    • Feb 2010
    • 315

    #2
    Don't see why not.

    Biggest problem is that the ZF is A LOT bigger than the standard 4 speed. So you'll need to deal with that, also you'll probably be running the LT230, which ain't bad.

    Modification of the ZF4 is required. Gonna have to modify the lock up (if it has one stock, if not, install one!!) RPM and shift points.

    Having driven other small 4 cylinder auto cars, I can only assume it'll be super gutless.

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    • Les Parker
      RN Sales Team - Super Moderator
      • May 2006
      • 2020

      #3
      Series Automatic

      Eons ago, back in the '80's, Ian Ashcroft used to offer an auto kit for the Series vehs.
      Not sure if that was popular enough to warrant carrying the product to current days....
      I am sure there must be some examples of this conversion out there, anyone have one?
      Les Parker
      Tech. Support and Parts Specialist
      Rovers North Inc.

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      • yorker
        Overdrive
        • Nov 2006
        • 1635

        #4
        I have seen it done before- somewhere on the internet. I want to say it was done with a 200TDI's autobox but I can't remember.
        1965 SIIa 88",1975 Ex-MOD 109/Ambulance, 1989 RRC, blah, blah, blah...

        Land Rover UK Forums

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        • greenmeanie
          Overdrive
          • Oct 2006
          • 1358

          #5
          Swiss Army 100" prototype #13

          By the men at Lode Lane.

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