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Author: Subject: I'm new!!! Engine/Transmission advice needed
SimonNOS

posted on 7/11/02 at 07:21 PM Reply With Quote
I'm new!!! Engine/Transmission advice needed

Hi,

I am just about to start building a Locost, I want to use a 2.0l Vauxhall 16v engine from an Astra GTE and a Siera diff. drive shafts etc, but what box should I use?

Cheers, Simon

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bsilly

posted on 7/11/02 at 08:33 PM Reply With Quote
howdydiddly.....most would say type 9 from seirra as they have seperate bell housing,,,hence adaptor plate/parts could be used..... gearboxx from rwd carlton would probably fit aswell then get v/hall/ford prop done....good luck to yer





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Viper

posted on 7/11/02 at 09:15 PM Reply With Quote
or Opel manta..
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bsilly

posted on 7/11/02 at 10:05 PM Reply With Quote
yep probably ....any more for any more





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Viper

posted on 7/11/02 at 10:08 PM Reply With Quote
rwd cavalier?
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bsilly

posted on 7/11/02 at 10:12 PM Reply With Quote
yes well done ....now lets go down scrappy or look in loot for one .....EE ERRG. oh no looks like sierra type 9 they are good boxes though





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UncleFista

posted on 7/11/02 at 11:32 PM Reply With Quote
1.8[1] Manta Getrag 'box or a 1.8 Carlton 'box, the Manta box is stronger with better ratios.

[1] 2.0 Manta 'box has the starter on the wrong side.

HTH





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SimonNOS

posted on 8/11/02 at 11:39 AM Reply With Quote
Cheers Guys

Cheers for the response guys. I take it a 1.8 Carlton box would go straight on? How would I go about mateing the Seira box to the Vauxhal lump.

Cheers, Si

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UncleFista

posted on 8/11/02 at 05:38 PM Reply With Quote
The Carlton gearbox is supposed to bolt straight up to the VX engine. I've no first hand experience, but I've no reason to doubt it

To mate the VX engine to a type9 you'd need at least an adaptor plate, I'm sure there'll be a company out there that makes 'em. They're usually between 200 and 300 quid.





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