DIY Si
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 posted on 18/5/07 at 08:55 PM |
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V6 gearbox options
I'm picking up a 2.5 Duratec V6 at the weekend, which all going to plan will take up residence in the boot of my mini. However, I am unsure
about the gearbox. Does anyone know if the 6 speed will fit, or am I limited to just the one type (5 speed) of box? These engines are new to me, so
there may well be a few silly posts in the near future. Oh, whilst I'm on the subject, does anyone know if there's a sensibly prices LSD
available?
Cheers in advance.
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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Chippy
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| posted on 18/5/07 at 10:53 PM |
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Hi Sy, dont think that the words, "sensible price" and "LSD", have any connection in the English language.  Ray
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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DIY Si
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| posted on 18/5/07 at 11:08 PM |
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I know, but you can always hope!
I may have to leave things like for the winter after I get it on the road. Don't even know if I'll need one, just doing some research for
once! 
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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RazMan
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| posted on 18/5/07 at 11:24 PM |
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The 6 speeder will fit although it is slightly wider and with different mountings and the cables exit in a slightly different position. It is however
a weaker box, but that's only a problem if you are going over 350 bhp.  I recently looked at a 6 speed box on eBay - only £100!
Damn, I meant to take those measurements today - I will tomorrow ....... promise
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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