plh
Mudrunner
Reged: 11/15/08
Posts: 264
Loc: Wisconsin
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I am having a custom pan machined up from Aluminum 6061-T6 for my KM145 5 speed. If there is any interest please express it now and I'll have a few more made. These will come with 12 grade 5 - M8 studs, washers and nuts and can have a provision for an oil temperature sensor. Ballpark pricing is $100. Should know firm by the end of the week.
Plan is to have a few strain gages mounted on the current stamped steel stock set-up and compare once this is mounted to determine stiffness difference.
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- 88 Raider: Header, 2.5" exhaust, 5 spd, 4.62 LSD Front & Rear, T/L, add a leaf, Skyjacker shocks, 33"x12.5"x15" MTZs, Aisin LOs, Justice Bumper #2, Dual Bouncies, Soon to be TSI
- 89 Raider V6 PARTS FOR SALE
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TOASTY
Roll Me Over
Reged: 01/17/02
Posts: 2524
Loc: Gilbert AZ, US.
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This will help the KM145 guys a lot because it will help limit the flex of the housing under torque which is the main killer of the 145. I had made one of these about 4 years ago and nobody understood the point and only one guy bought one and i never heard back from him so i assume it worked wonderfully because i think he was destroying 145's on a regular basis.
Once you figure the difference in housing flex and post the gain you'll have my seal of approval. 
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I need Gen 2 parts! Got any?
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Kevin C
Roll Me Over
Reged: 05/20/00
Posts: 4966
Loc: Portland OR, USA
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A key factor to making the stiffer pan "close the box" and reduce case flex is to use an adhesive type sealer instead of a gasket.
Loctite makes a couple of good ones.
Kevin
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87 Raider, 2.6 Turbo-Intercooled, lockup auto tranny, 2.5" mandrel bent exhaust, 2.85 T case, LSD front diff, Torsen rear diff, V6 brakes and front axles, Dual suspension seats = lots of fun.
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shadowgear
Mudrunner
Reged: 12/06/04
Posts: 253
Loc: C eh, N eh, D eh
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Put me down for 2.
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'88 Raider 2.6L - SW Hubs, Weber 32/36, Off-road Pkg
'88 Monty 2.7L - 5" Lift, Weber 38, 33's, Dual Fans, Dual bouncy (Snorkel, Aisins, Thorley, Front LSD, GM Alt, etc. all waiting to go in one day)
'03 Monty Sport XLS BFG A/T's
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0778drz110
Rock Warrior
Reged: 08/31/08
Posts: 535
Loc: Florida
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This will help the KM145 guys a lot because it will help limit the flex of the housing under torque which is the main killer of the 145. I had made one of these about 4 years ago and nobody understood the point and only one guy bought one and i never heard back from him so i assume it worked wonderfully because i think he was destroying 145's on a regular basis.
Once you figure the difference in housing flex and post the gain you'll have my seal of approval.
Should I buy one if I plan to run 35s, 4.88s and a stock 2.6? I kinda wondering if it would break with the 35s even with a stock motor...  The 4.88s will help a bit, I kinda like to romp on the gas when I'm in the powerband though 
I tell you what Phil, if you make one and install it with no problems I'm down for one
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1988 Dodge Raider 2.6l 4cyl., 5speed, LSD rear, 31x10.50 BFG A/T, 2 100w offroad lights, "Rolled my Montero" sticker 
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3343595
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TOASTY
Roll Me Over
Reged: 01/17/02
Posts: 2524
Loc: Gilbert AZ, US.
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PA_JERO's diesel pickup would eat KM145's like crazy on road with 30" tires and that's going easy on the thing, they just couldn't take the torque of the 2.3L engine. I'm suprised you haven't already replaced your 5spd, usually just putting it in 4lo is too much for those things.
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I need Gen 2 parts! Got any?
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MontyMcV
Trail Leader
Reged: 06/04/03
Posts: 5791
Loc: Cleve-burg OH USA
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Interest expressed... 
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Big Truck: 95, 3.0L 24V, MT, SR Rear, Soon to have new heads
Little Truck: 87, 2.6L Turbo I/C, MT, LSDs, Tonneau Top, Other Stuff
Her Truck: 98, 3.5L SOHC, AT, Butt Warmers, Very Cushy
MitsubishiLinks.com
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Mikewarme
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 05/06/07
Posts: 52
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I'd be like at least 1 !
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Kevin C
Roll Me Over
Reged: 05/20/00
Posts: 4966
Loc: Portland OR, USA
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How much torque did the diesel put out? I have run 250 ft lbs through one with out a problem.
Was it the same unit thats behind the 2.6 in the Montero or was it the D50 2.6 tranny with the clutch cable?
Kevin
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87 Raider, 2.6 Turbo-Intercooled, lockup auto tranny, 2.5" mandrel bent exhaust, 2.85 T case, LSD front diff, Torsen rear diff, V6 brakes and front axles, Dual suspension seats = lots of fun.
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powerRam50
Body Damage is Cool
Reged: 01/15/03
Posts: 1622
Loc: springfield,oregon
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i dont know,i put the km145 thru some nasty stuff and they have done ok.
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87 dodge power ram 50,35" tires,5 1/2" total lift,4.6 gears,lockers front and rear,Rancho RS5000's,custom front bumper,custom rock sliders,cct extended diff breathers,75 amp alt(40 amp stock),thorely header,K&N,wheeled hard...
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