simonwinn
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| posted on 24/11/11 at 08:37 PM |
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Engine + gearbox combinations
Hi all, I'm in need of help from the collective knowlege of LCB
I want to use a Zetec SE engine in a new car I am planning from scratch.
The engine will be mid mounted behind the driver and I need a gearbox that is fairly short or has the drive output close to the engine to keep things
compact. So far I have found the Audi A4/Passat boxes but can anyone suggest another option or where I could get bellhousings or adaptors to
suit........
Thanks in advance.
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DH2
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| posted on 24/11/11 at 08:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by simonwinn
Hi all, I'm in need of help from the collective knowlege of LCB
I want to use a Zetec SE engine in a new car I am planning from scratch.
The engine will be mid mounted behind the driver and I need a gearbox that is fairly short or has the drive output close to the engine to keep things
compact. So far I have found the Audi A4/Passat boxes but can anyone suggest another option or where I could get bellhousings or adaptors to
suit........
Thanks in advance.
In which orientation are you mid-mounting? I get the feeling you mean longitudonal rather than transverse?
If transverse, does the standard IB5 gearbox not work for you?
If longitudonal, then you are pretty limited in terms of off-the-shelf bellhousings... Ford Type 9 is the only one I am aware of.
DH2
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simonwinn
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| posted on 24/11/11 at 09:05 PM |
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Yes sorry longitudonal I should of made that clear.
A type 9 wouldnt work its way too long and still needs a diff,
any others??
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ali f27
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| posted on 24/11/11 at 09:09 PM |
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hi what about alfa 75 not that i have any idea
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tul214
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| posted on 24/11/11 at 09:11 PM |
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Hewland?
1.6 Raw Super6 sold
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 24/11/11 at 09:31 PM |
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I've got a Renault 21 turbo engine and UN1 in my mid engine gearbox. You need a transaxle from your description.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 24/11/11 at 10:13 PM |
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http://www.mambamotorsport.co.uk do a Duratec to VW/Audi transaxle adapter, not exactly what you are asking for but...
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mark chandler
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| posted on 24/11/11 at 10:42 PM |
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Audi has to be the weapon of choice these days, light and very strong + 6 speed options. You can get LSD's as well but expensive. Have a look at
GT40 forums. Ebay sells them new for not a lot relatively.
UN1's are well known and not just in old renualt 21/25, look for espaces etc.
Other option could be alfa boxes that sat in the rear axle with dedion suspension although a bit thin on the ground now.
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PSpirine
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| posted on 24/11/11 at 11:37 PM |
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Originally posted by mark chandler
Audi has to be the weapon of choice these days, light and very strong + 6 speed options. You can get LSD's as well but expensive. Have a look at
GT40 forums. Ebay sells them new for not a lot relatively.
UN1's are well known and not just in old renualt 21/25, look for espaces etc.
Other option could be alfa boxes that sat in the rear axle with dedion suspension although a bit thin on the ground now.
At £1600 for the adapter package, you may as well go for the 20v turbo VAG engine attached to a passat gearbox!
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 24/11/11 at 11:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mark chandler
UN1's are well known and not just in old renualt 21/25, look for espaces etc.
A common mistake to grab the first one out of any car. The 21 turbo box - UN1/013 is the stronger, as is the V6 model.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 24/11/11 at 11:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by PSpirine
quote:
Originally posted by mark chandler
Audi has to be the weapon of choice these days, light and very strong + 6 speed options. You can get LSD's as well but expensive. Have a look at
GT40 forums. Ebay sells them new for not a lot relatively.
UN1's are well known and not just in old renualt 21/25, look for espaces etc.
Other option could be alfa boxes that sat in the rear axle with dedion suspension although a bit thin on the ground now.
At £1600 for the adapter package, you may as well go for the 20v turbo VAG engine attached to a passat gearbox!
What adapter package?
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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DH2
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| posted on 25/11/11 at 09:09 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by simonwinn
A type 9 wouldnt work its way too long and still needs a diff,
any others??
I honestly don't think you'll find any other bellhousing or adapter to fit the SE, off-the-shelf. I think you'll be DIYing this one,
I'm afraid.
DH2
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