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Jamster1233

posted on 10/2/12 at 08:10 PM Reply With Quote
rwd redtop gearbox ? which ?

im doing a locost with a redtop aswell and need to find out which is the best RWD gearbox ? and and of course fits ? and for sale that you know of ?
thanks guys !

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philw

posted on 10/2/12 at 08:36 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by Jamster1233
im doing a locost with a redtop aswell and need to find out which is the best RWD gearbox ? and and of course fits ? and for sale that you know of ?
thanks guys !


Type 9 I would have thought, easily modified when you can afford it, they do come up for sale on here sometimes





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Jamster1233

posted on 10/2/12 at 08:46 PM Reply With Quote
i heard charlton or a getrag manta box ?
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perksy

posted on 10/2/12 at 08:57 PM Reply With Quote
Type 9 from a 2.8 capri or similar might be a good choice as you'll get a slightly longer 1st
advantage of the type 9 is you can always buy a better gear set for it when funds allow
The manta box will also do it but i think their getting a bit rarer now ?

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matty h

posted on 10/2/12 at 09:12 PM Reply With Quote
Omega box can be used also but think they are quiet big.
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omega 24 v6

posted on 10/2/12 at 10:26 PM Reply With Quote
Type nine with an adapter bellhousing. or Manta box. Omega box is big and wide.





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Brian R

posted on 10/2/12 at 10:27 PM Reply With Quote
This..

bellhousing ford to vauxhall type 9 | eBay

and this would do the job I reckon

Capri Ford Type9 5 speed gearbox | eBay

or this

eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace

[Edited on 10/2/12 by Brian R]

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Ben_Copeland

posted on 11/2/12 at 07:50 AM Reply With Quote
Simplest is the manta getrag box but also the weakest.

Best option is the type 9 with alloy conversion belhousing. This option also allows you to have hydraulic clutch easily. You use the xe clutch pressure plate with ford friction disc and ford bearing I believe.





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AdrianH

posted on 11/2/12 at 08:03 AM Reply With Quote
eBay Item

Manta gearbox for £100 if correct type.

Adrian

[Edited on 11-2-12 by AdrianH]





Why do I have to make the tools to finish the job? More time then money.

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philw

posted on 11/2/12 at 09:08 AM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by AdrianH
eBay Item

Manta gearbox for £100 if correct type.

Adrian

[Edited on 11-2-12 by AdrianH]



NO





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Ben_Copeland

posted on 11/2/12 at 09:38 AM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by AdrianH
eBay Item

Manta gearbox for £100 if correct type.

Adrian

[Edited on 11-2-12 by AdrianH]



Needs to be a 1.8l engined box not the 2.0l





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matty h

posted on 11/2/12 at 09:48 AM Reply With Quote
Think the vauxhall carlton also had the 5sp getrag gearbox fitted.
Matty

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