mt 75 v type 9

whats the better box for normal road use?

Depends what engine you intend to use. If using a plus 150BHP engine with loads of torque i would use the MT75 as it's a stronger box. If using a std 1600/1800/2000cc pinto or xflow then the type 9 would be fine. The MT75 also has an extension that moves the gear stick further back making gear change more comfy.

...but the mt75 is miles bigger so you may have space issues, and there's less choice over what engine you can fit it to (although adaptor plates are appearing for a few engines now). There are far more aftermarket and rebuild parts available for a type 9 so despite it being slightly weaker as standard in the long run it could be a better option fi you need/want to build a trick gearbox.

And it there are loads of spares and upgrades available for the Type 9 box, including various options to make it stronger. At a price, of course!

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Originally posted by martyn_16v
...but the mt75 is miles bigger so you may have space issues,

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Found it!

Check this link with MT-75/Type9 sizes.

Looks like Type9 has larger bellhousing, but the main box body is smaller.

http://www.westfield-sw.co.uk/technical/gearbox/type9install.htm



HTH,
James

it the mt75 from a transit ok to use or is it a silly ratio?

What is the lighter trans? According to http://www.westfield-world.com/gearboxspecs.html The Type 9 has 33-39kg but there is no info of the weight of the MT75.