As stolen from Frank off outerlimits, this should help with the weekly, will this gearbox mate up with this engine/ will this diff fit my paj etc
Motor and Gearbox Combos
Gen 1
NA model Jan 83-Nov 84
swb 2.6 petrol & 2.3 TD 5sp (KM145) only
Hi-roof lwb introduced in May 84 with 2.6 petrol & 2.3 TD
NB model Nov 84-Nov 85
same variants as above except 2.3 TD not available with swb
NC model Nov 85-Oct 86
same variants as above except hi-roof lwb is replaced with low-roof version
ND model Oct 86-Oct 87
swb 2.6 petrol 5sp (KM145)
lwb 2.6 petrol & 2.5 TD 5sp (KM145)
Optional non lock up 4sp auto (KM148) for 2.6 petrol
NE model Oct 87-Sept 88
same variants as above
2.6 Jap petrol replaced with improved locally Oz made Astron 2 versions
NF model Sept 88-Sept 89
same variants as above
3.0 V6 introduced for lwb with 5sp (V5MT1) or 4sp auto (KM148)
3 link coil spring rear introduced for lwb 3.0 V6
NG model Sept 89-Apr 91
same variants as above except KM148 replaced with lock up 4sp V4AW2
2.5 TD was intercooled in 1990
rear disc brakes added with 3 link coil spring rear
Gen 2
NH model Apr 91-Nov 93
swb 2.6 petrol 5sp (V5M21) leaf springs 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) rear coils
lwb 2.6 petrol 5sp (V5M21) leaf springs 2.5 TD 5sp (V5M21) leaf springs 2.5 TDI 5sp (V5MT1) rear coils 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) or 4sp auto (V4AW2) rear coils
NJ model Nov 93-Mar 97
rear leaf springs dropped everything now 3 link coils
swb 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) or 4sp auto (V4AW2)
lwb 2.8 D 5sp (V5M21) 2.8 TDI 5sp (V5M31) 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) or 4 sp auto (V4AW2)
Luxury Exceed model 3.5 DOHC V6 lwb 4 sp auto (V4AW3)
Sep 95 3.5 DOHC V6 made standard across range (3.0 V6 dropped)
NK model Mar 97-Oct 97
swb 3.5 DOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or 4sp auto (V4AW3)
lwb 2.8 TDI 5sp (V5M31) 3.5 DOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or 4sp auto (V4AW3)
NL model Oct 97-Jul 00 (known as Gen 2.5 in US)
swb same as NK
lwb same as NK except 3.5 DOHC V6 replaced with 3.5 SOHC V6
Gen 3
NM model Jul 00-Oct 02 (monocoque body / IRS)
swb dropped from range
lwb 2.8 TDI 5sp (V5M31) 3.5 SOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or new 5sp tiptronic auto (V5A51 Invecs 2)
Aug 02 3.2 DID introduced (2.8 TDI dropped)
NP model Oct 02-Oct 06
traction / stability control introduced
lwb 3.5 SOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or 5sp auto (V5A51) 3.2 DID 5sp (V5M31) or 5sp auto (V5A51)
Oct 03 3.8 SOHC introduced only with 5sp auto (V5A51)
Jan 05 MATT (Mitsu All Terrain Technology) introduced across model range
Gen 4
NS model Oct 06-
new body and interior reintroduction of swb
optional rear difflock
introduction of MIVEC 3.8 SOHC V6
introduction of common rail injection and DPF on 3.2 CDI
transmissions the same as Gen 3
Engine Power Outputs
Gen 1
2.6 Jap (4G54) = 76Kw 192Nm
2.6 Oz (4G54) = 79Kw 196Nm
2.3 TD (4D55T) = 62Kw 188Nm
3.0 V6 (6G72) = 105Kw 228Nm
2.5 TD (4D56T) = 62Kw 201Nm
2.5 TDI (4D56TI) = 70Kw 240Nm
Gen 2
2.6 Oz (4G54) = 79Kw 196Nm
3.0 V6 (6G72) = 109Kw 234Nm
2.5 TDI (4D56TI) = 73Kw 240Nm
2.8 D (4M40) = 71Kw 198Nm
2.8 TDI (4M40) = 92Kw 292Nm
3.5 DOHC V6 (6G74) = 153Kw 300Nm
3.5 SOHC V6 (6G74) 140Kw 303Nm
Gen 3
2.8 TDI (4M40) = 92Kw 292Nm
3.5 SOHC V6 (6G74) = 140Kw 303Nm
3.2 DID (4M41) = 121Kw 373Nm
3.8 SOHC V6 (6G75) = 150Kw 314Nm
Gen 4
3.8 SOHC V6 MIVEC (6G75) = 184Kw 329Nm
3.2 CDI (4M41) = 118Kw 378Nm (auto) 125Kw 358Nm (5sp)
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T/case & Final Drive Ratio's
Gen 1
2.3 TD = 4.875, 5.29
2.6 / 2.5 TD = 4.625, 4.875
2.5 TDI = 4.625, 4.875
3.0 V6 = 4.625, 4.875
t/case = 1.944:1 low range for 2.6, 2.3 TD & 2.5 TD, 1.925:1 for 3.0 V6
Gen 2
2.6 = 4.875
2.5 TD & 2.5 TDI = 4.875, 5.29
3.0 V6 = 4.625, 4.875
2.8 D = 4.875
2.8 TDI = 4.90
3.5 DOHC V6 = 4.636
t/case = 1.925:1 low range for 2.6, 2.5 TD, 2.5 TDI & 3.0 V6, 1.90:1 for 2.8 TDI & 3.5 DOHC V6
Gen 3
2.8 TDI = 4.90 5sp man
3.2 DID = 3.90 5sp auto or 4.10 for 5sp man
3.5 SOHC V6 = 4.30 5sp man & 5sp auto
3.8 SOHC V6 = 4.30 5sp auto
t/case = 1.90:1 for all
Gen 4
3.8 SOHC V6 MIVEC = 4.30 5sp man and 5sp auto
3.2 CDI = 4.10 5sp man or 3.917 for 5sp auto
t/case = same as Gen 3
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Axle Data
Gen 1
2.6, 2.3TD, 2.5TD & 2.5TDI (some) :-
front axle = 25 spline, 29mm diameter, diff = 7.25" diameter (low pinion)
front axle = 28 spline, 29mm diameter, diff = 7.25" diameter (low pinion from an L300)
rear axle = 28 spline, 30.5mm diameter, diff = 8" diameter
3.0V6 :-
front axle = 28 spline, 29mm diameter, diff = 8" diameter (low pinion)
rear axle = 28 spline, 30.5mm diameter, diff = 9" diameter
Gen 2
3.0V6 :-
same as Gen 1 except for NH & NJ auto has 7.25" diameter front diff (high pinion) NH & NJ 5sp man has 8" diameter front diff (high pinion)
2.5TDI :-
same as NH & NJ auto
3.5V6 & 2.8TDI :-
front axle = 28 spline, 29mm diameter, diff = 8" diameter (high pinion)
rear axle = 31 spline, 33.5mm diameter, diff = 9.5" diameter
Gen 3
3.5V6, 2.8TDI, 3.2DID, 3.8V6
front axle = 28 spline, 29mm diameter, diff = 8" diameter (high pinion)
rear axle = 33 spline, 36mm diameter, diff = 9.5" diameter
Gen 4
same as Gen 3
Note :- Mitsu factory Aisin manual hubs (found on some models - Gen 1 or Gen 2 base models & Tritons) are interchangeable and will retrofit to all Gen 2 models with super select.
These will not fit to a Gen 3 model as they run solid one piece hub flanges (non-removable).
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Brake Data
Gen 1
swb
front = NA-ND 255mm vented discs (20mm thick) single piston calipers (53.97mm pistons)
front = NE-NG 258mm vented discs (22mm thick) single piston calipers (57.15mm pistons)
rear = NA-ND 254mm drums (20.64mm wheel cylinder)
rear = NE-NG 254mm drums (22.23mm wheel cylinder)
lwb
front = NA-NE 275mm vented discs (20mm thick) single piston calipers (57.15mm pistons)
front = NF-NG (3.0V6) 276mm vented discs (22mm thick) single piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
rear = drums NA-ND same as swb, NE-NG same as swb
rear = NF-NG (3.0V6) 315mm solid discs (18mm thick) single piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
Gen 2
front = NH-NJ (3.0V6) 276mm vented discs (24mm thick) twin piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
front = NJ-NL (3.5V6) 276mm vented discs (27mm thick) twin piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
front = NK & NL GLS only 314mm vented discs (24mm thick) twin piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
rear = NH-NL 315mm solid discs (18mm thick) single piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
Note :- NH GL base models had rear drum brakes same as Gen 1 NE-NG
Also NK & NL GLS models have to run 16" rims to clear the bigger front rotors.
Gen 3
front = NM-NP 290mm vented discs (26mm thick) twin piston calipers (45.4mm pistons)
rear = NM-NP 300mm vented discs (22mm thick) single piston calipers (44.5mm pistons)
Gen 4
front = NS lwb 280mm vented discs (28mm thick) 4 piston calipers (45.4mm pistons). NS swb 240mm vented discs (26mm thick) twin piston calipers (45.4mm pistons)
rear = NS lwb 285mm vented discs (18mm thick) single piston calipers (48mm pistons). NS swb 280mm vented discs (22mm thick) single piston calipers (44.5mm pistons)
Note: When performing the brake caliper swap from a gen2 to a gen1, take the soft brake lines off the gen2 and use them on the gen 1, they are slightly longer for the lift most people have and are newer then the gen1 lines, hence less cracking etc in the lines
Motor and Gearbox Combos
Gen 1
NA model Jan 83-Nov 84
swb 2.6 petrol & 2.3 TD 5sp (KM145) only
Hi-roof lwb introduced in May 84 with 2.6 petrol & 2.3 TD
NB model Nov 84-Nov 85
same variants as above except 2.3 TD not available with swb
NC model Nov 85-Oct 86
same variants as above except hi-roof lwb is replaced with low-roof version
ND model Oct 86-Oct 87
swb 2.6 petrol 5sp (KM145)
lwb 2.6 petrol & 2.5 TD 5sp (KM145)
Optional non lock up 4sp auto (KM148) for 2.6 petrol
NE model Oct 87-Sept 88
same variants as above
2.6 Jap petrol replaced with improved locally Oz made Astron 2 versions
NF model Sept 88-Sept 89
same variants as above
3.0 V6 introduced for lwb with 5sp (V5MT1) or 4sp auto (KM148)
3 link coil spring rear introduced for lwb 3.0 V6
NG model Sept 89-Apr 91
same variants as above except KM148 replaced with lock up 4sp V4AW2
2.5 TD was intercooled in 1990
rear disc brakes added with 3 link coil spring rear
Gen 2
NH model Apr 91-Nov 93
swb 2.6 petrol 5sp (V5M21) leaf springs 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) rear coils
lwb 2.6 petrol 5sp (V5M21) leaf springs 2.5 TD 5sp (V5M21) leaf springs 2.5 TDI 5sp (V5MT1) rear coils 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) or 4sp auto (V4AW2) rear coils
NJ model Nov 93-Mar 97
rear leaf springs dropped everything now 3 link coils
swb 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) or 4sp auto (V4AW2)
lwb 2.8 D 5sp (V5M21) 2.8 TDI 5sp (V5M31) 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) or 4 sp auto (V4AW2)
Luxury Exceed model 3.5 DOHC V6 lwb 4 sp auto (V4AW3)
Sep 95 3.5 DOHC V6 made standard across range (3.0 V6 dropped)
NK model Mar 97-Oct 97
swb 3.5 DOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or 4sp auto (V4AW3)
lwb 2.8 TDI 5sp (V5M31) 3.5 DOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or 4sp auto (V4AW3)
NL model Oct 97-Jul 00 (known as Gen 2.5 in US)
swb same as NK
lwb same as NK except 3.5 DOHC V6 replaced with 3.5 SOHC V6
Gen 3
NM model Jul 00-Oct 02 (monocoque body / IRS)
swb dropped from range
lwb 2.8 TDI 5sp (V5M31) 3.5 SOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or new 5sp tiptronic auto (V5A51 Invecs 2)
Aug 02 3.2 DID introduced (2.8 TDI dropped)
NP model Oct 02-Oct 06
traction / stability control introduced
lwb 3.5 SOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or 5sp auto (V5A51) 3.2 DID 5sp (V5M31) or 5sp auto (V5A51)
Oct 03 3.8 SOHC introduced only with 5sp auto (V5A51)
Jan 05 MATT (Mitsu All Terrain Technology) introduced across model range
Gen 4
NS model Oct 06-
new body and interior reintroduction of swb
optional rear difflock
introduction of MIVEC 3.8 SOHC V6
introduction of common rail injection and DPF on 3.2 CDI
transmissions the same as Gen 3
Engine Power Outputs
Gen 1
2.6 Jap (4G54) = 76Kw 192Nm
2.6 Oz (4G54) = 79Kw 196Nm
2.3 TD (4D55T) = 62Kw 188Nm
3.0 V6 (6G72) = 105Kw 228Nm
2.5 TD (4D56T) = 62Kw 201Nm
2.5 TDI (4D56TI) = 70Kw 240Nm
Gen 2
2.6 Oz (4G54) = 79Kw 196Nm
3.0 V6 (6G72) = 109Kw 234Nm
2.5 TDI (4D56TI) = 73Kw 240Nm
2.8 D (4M40) = 71Kw 198Nm
2.8 TDI (4M40) = 92Kw 292Nm
3.5 DOHC V6 (6G74) = 153Kw 300Nm
3.5 SOHC V6 (6G74) 140Kw 303Nm
Gen 3
2.8 TDI (4M40) = 92Kw 292Nm
3.5 SOHC V6 (6G74) = 140Kw 303Nm
3.2 DID (4M41) = 121Kw 373Nm
3.8 SOHC V6 (6G75) = 150Kw 314Nm
Gen 4
3.8 SOHC V6 MIVEC (6G75) = 184Kw 329Nm
3.2 CDI (4M41) = 118Kw 378Nm (auto) 125Kw 358Nm (5sp)
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T/case & Final Drive Ratio's
Gen 1
2.3 TD = 4.875, 5.29
2.6 / 2.5 TD = 4.625, 4.875
2.5 TDI = 4.625, 4.875
3.0 V6 = 4.625, 4.875
t/case = 1.944:1 low range for 2.6, 2.3 TD & 2.5 TD, 1.925:1 for 3.0 V6
Gen 2
2.6 = 4.875
2.5 TD & 2.5 TDI = 4.875, 5.29
3.0 V6 = 4.625, 4.875
2.8 D = 4.875
2.8 TDI = 4.90
3.5 DOHC V6 = 4.636
t/case = 1.925:1 low range for 2.6, 2.5 TD, 2.5 TDI & 3.0 V6, 1.90:1 for 2.8 TDI & 3.5 DOHC V6
Gen 3
2.8 TDI = 4.90 5sp man
3.2 DID = 3.90 5sp auto or 4.10 for 5sp man
3.5 SOHC V6 = 4.30 5sp man & 5sp auto
3.8 SOHC V6 = 4.30 5sp auto
t/case = 1.90:1 for all
Gen 4
3.8 SOHC V6 MIVEC = 4.30 5sp man and 5sp auto
3.2 CDI = 4.10 5sp man or 3.917 for 5sp auto
t/case = same as Gen 3
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Axle Data
Gen 1
2.6, 2.3TD, 2.5TD & 2.5TDI (some) :-
front axle = 25 spline, 29mm diameter, diff = 7.25" diameter (low pinion)
front axle = 28 spline, 29mm diameter, diff = 7.25" diameter (low pinion from an L300)
rear axle = 28 spline, 30.5mm diameter, diff = 8" diameter
3.0V6 :-
front axle = 28 spline, 29mm diameter, diff = 8" diameter (low pinion)
rear axle = 28 spline, 30.5mm diameter, diff = 9" diameter
Gen 2
3.0V6 :-
same as Gen 1 except for NH & NJ auto has 7.25" diameter front diff (high pinion) NH & NJ 5sp man has 8" diameter front diff (high pinion)
2.5TDI :-
same as NH & NJ auto
3.5V6 & 2.8TDI :-
front axle = 28 spline, 29mm diameter, diff = 8" diameter (high pinion)
rear axle = 31 spline, 33.5mm diameter, diff = 9.5" diameter
Gen 3
3.5V6, 2.8TDI, 3.2DID, 3.8V6
front axle = 28 spline, 29mm diameter, diff = 8" diameter (high pinion)
rear axle = 33 spline, 36mm diameter, diff = 9.5" diameter
Gen 4
same as Gen 3
Note :- Mitsu factory Aisin manual hubs (found on some models - Gen 1 or Gen 2 base models & Tritons) are interchangeable and will retrofit to all Gen 2 models with super select.
These will not fit to a Gen 3 model as they run solid one piece hub flanges (non-removable).
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Brake Data
Gen 1
swb
front = NA-ND 255mm vented discs (20mm thick) single piston calipers (53.97mm pistons)
front = NE-NG 258mm vented discs (22mm thick) single piston calipers (57.15mm pistons)
rear = NA-ND 254mm drums (20.64mm wheel cylinder)
rear = NE-NG 254mm drums (22.23mm wheel cylinder)
lwb
front = NA-NE 275mm vented discs (20mm thick) single piston calipers (57.15mm pistons)
front = NF-NG (3.0V6) 276mm vented discs (22mm thick) single piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
rear = drums NA-ND same as swb, NE-NG same as swb
rear = NF-NG (3.0V6) 315mm solid discs (18mm thick) single piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
Gen 2
front = NH-NJ (3.0V6) 276mm vented discs (24mm thick) twin piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
front = NJ-NL (3.5V6) 276mm vented discs (27mm thick) twin piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
front = NK & NL GLS only 314mm vented discs (24mm thick) twin piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
rear = NH-NL 315mm solid discs (18mm thick) single piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
Note :- NH GL base models had rear drum brakes same as Gen 1 NE-NG
Also NK & NL GLS models have to run 16" rims to clear the bigger front rotors.
Gen 3
front = NM-NP 290mm vented discs (26mm thick) twin piston calipers (45.4mm pistons)
rear = NM-NP 300mm vented discs (22mm thick) single piston calipers (44.5mm pistons)
Gen 4
front = NS lwb 280mm vented discs (28mm thick) 4 piston calipers (45.4mm pistons). NS swb 240mm vented discs (26mm thick) twin piston calipers (45.4mm pistons)
rear = NS lwb 285mm vented discs (18mm thick) single piston calipers (48mm pistons). NS swb 280mm vented discs (22mm thick) single piston calipers (44.5mm pistons)
Note: When performing the brake caliper swap from a gen2 to a gen1, take the soft brake lines off the gen2 and use them on the gen 1, they are slightly longer for the lift most people have and are newer then the gen1 lines, hence less cracking etc in the lines
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