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 Re: Strengthening KM145 5 speed
[Re: 0778drz110]
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11/06/09 11:56 PM
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Joined: Jun 2008
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Rock Warrior
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i just moved to a V5MT1  explain. im partial to the V6 <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> granted the entire truck needs some serious work (stuck in 3rd, t-case chain is jumping due to 2G front hubs installed, rear axle is leaking, bad engine)
87 Montero V6 SWB auto. dual bouncies 89 Montero V6 SWB 5 speed. dual bouncies 97 3000gt VR4 upgraded turbos, 10:1, E85 91 Stealth TT twin 18Gs, cams/heads, E85 03 cobra lightly modded <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> 91 MR2 turbo
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Re: Strengthening KM145 5 speed
[Re: MontyMcV]
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11/07/09 01:24 AM
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Joined: Dec 2006
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Wheeler
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Later on I found out that the Starion trannies came with a cast pan. I liked mine better since it held about a 1/2 qt more lube.
Damn, I threw away a Quest tranny after I cannibalized it for the OD gear and tailshaft bearings that time when mine threw the back nut. Would have swapped the cast cover over... Only the later Starion transmissions have the cast AL pan. 83-87's had a stamped pan like the KM145.
'87 Raider SWB 2.6T/5 spd - Boxy and boosted.
'88 Conquest TSI - MPI and lots of other mods
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Re: Strengthening KM145 5 speed
[Re: 87Raider_TSI]
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11/07/09 01:37 AM
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Joined: Nov 2008
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Body Damage is Cool
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Good discussions with the machinist today, but it will be Monday before I have all the costs available.
- '83 Might Max: IG @83mmax
- '88 Raider: my OG
- '89 Raider: rescued
- '92 RS M/T: sold
- '93 SR: sent to crusher
- '05 Montero LTD: sold
- '18 PHEV: wife's daily
- '14 OL GT
- http://www.tuffpans.com
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Re: Strengthening KM145 5 speed
[Re: 87Raider_TSI]
#970651
11/07/09 03:33 AM
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Joined: May 2000
Posts: 6,132
Trail Leader
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Only the later Starion transmissions have the cast AL pan. 83-87's had a stamped pan like the KM145. I forgot to mention that, thanks. Interestingly they started using them when they upped the boost and the torque. Kevin
87 Turbo Intercooled Raider, roller cam, torsen rear diff, LSD front diff, lockup auto with modified converter, V6 brakes, low transfer case gears...
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Re: Strengthening KM145 5 speed
[Re: plh]
#970652
11/08/09 11:35 PM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 619
Rock Warrior
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I may be interested in one. I'm planning to go to a bigger turbo. Perhaps an 18G. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
1987 Dodge Raider rebuilt Quest block bored .040 over put together, and installed by Shelby. 5spd, '87 stock turbo, Intercooled, 2.5" exhaust. MPI with hard pipes, FIP Pro-4, MSextra MS1
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Re: Strengthening KM145 5 speed
[Re: Angel Carlo]
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11/10/09 06:22 AM
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Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 413
Mudrunner
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I would be interested in one of these for my KM132. The KM145 trannies are much more suseptable to failure than the KM132 because when you put power through the tcase they tend to twist. But I think both trannies would greatly benifit.
I have never had any issues with running a KM145 behind my 2.3 diesel and it puts out alot more torque than stock. My complaint has always been the clutch, not the tranny. I blow through clutches every 40k miles. I went with a Centerforce II clutch recently and "Wow" what a difference. It sure puts the power to the wheels. I just hope it lasts.
Spence
1985 Mitsubishi PU 2.3 Turbo Diesel, 13" lift, Watercooled turbo, 4D56 Head, Atlas II,Fox Coilovers, Elockers,
1983 Mitsubishi PU 2.5 Turbo Diesel 4x4, fully restored
2003 G500, sliders, beadlocks, roofrack, ladder etc.
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Re: Strengthening KM145 5 speed
[Re: spencevans]
#970654
11/10/09 08:59 PM
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,186
Body Damage is Cool
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So would a good cross member that bolts to the tcase a,d/or tranny help? I would think it would? You could make a nice skid with it too...
'88 Raider, 33" Maxxis, 2" body lift, 10K winch
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Re: Strengthening KM145 5 speed
[Re: 0778drz110]
#970655
11/11/09 01:42 AM
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Joined: Nov 2008
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Body Damage is Cool
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I received a quote back from one of the machine shops I am working with. Completely out of sight. Asked him for some VA/VE ideas and still discussing with a second source.
- '83 Might Max: IG @83mmax
- '88 Raider: my OG
- '89 Raider: rescued
- '92 RS M/T: sold
- '93 SR: sent to crusher
- '05 Montero LTD: sold
- '18 PHEV: wife's daily
- '14 OL GT
- http://www.tuffpans.com
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Re: Strengthening KM145 5 speed
[Re: powerRam50]
#970656
11/11/09 02:31 AM
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 259
Mudrunner
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Off Topic
My brother use to work at Klune about 10 years ago, back before I was into off road and had access to the machine shop and engineers. On one occasion the counter top of my stove was damaged during my move, he took it to work and returned it to me looking like new. At work I had a Mac and he created a custom "stand" so I could attached to my desk, all for free. A couple weeks back talking to my brother about the Mohave trip, he tell his story about when he work at Klune that he use to due side project for the founders son who was into rock crawling and they were at that time doing R&D on the Klune-v transfer cases and going out to the "dessert" to test it out. If only he still work there the possibilities for my Raider.
1987 Dodge Raider, stick on 33", 2.5" BL, Con-ferr roof rack, Hella driving lights & pencil beam lights.
Stuff collecting dust in the garage
SR Axle
LSD 3rd member
Early Gen 1 Bouncy seat
Early Gen 1 two piece rear bumper
2 sets of SWB Gen I rear seat-belts.
Set of Aisin Hubs.
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Re: Strengthening KM145 5 speed
[Re: NickR]
#970657
11/11/09 03:17 AM
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 335
Mudrunner
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try a place with a water jet. It would be faster for them to cut and in the machine shop world, time=money.
89 Conquest - 2.4 DOHC <--Thats right DOHC Turbo and MPI.
87 Starion flatsider - under restoration
87 Conquest - Saved from the crusher
86 Conquest - Another crusher rescue
88 Conquest - Previous owner abandoned project
87 Raider - under construction
86 Conquest - DD
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