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Old 23-11-2013, 10:49 AM
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Default 4x4 Gearbox and clutch options

What options are there for around 450bhp without spending silly money? Made a plate for the front diff and looking at 7.5 rear beam an diff for the back, but what about the gearbox/clutch?

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Old 26-11-2013, 07:53 AM
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I would use a AP organic at that power......

Depends how much grief you give the clutch .... i will use a HD plate when the time comes..
Old 26-11-2013, 11:47 AM
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Ap 6 paddle and some form of straight cut box is what you'll need to remain reliable.
Old 26-11-2013, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul_RS
Ap 6 paddle and some form of straight cut box is what you'll need to remain reliable.
Would a big tooth box with helical gears be up to it? Bara seemed to have a few different options.

I am gonna need a better box soon but dont think I want the wine of a straight cut box
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The cheapest big tooth kit on the market for a 4x4 is the oppliger kit which is around £1950 for the gear kit, you then have to get that fitted into your casing, if you don't DIY it, it will be a few more hundred quid to get someone to do it for you, if you don't run into any unforseen problems whilst building the box you're looking around £2600 all done, 6 paddle AP clutch is the way to go if you're looking for big pony power but they are a bit shitty, they are either on or off, there's no inbetween

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Originally Posted by charlie luciano
The cheapest big tooth kit on the market for a 4x4 is the oppliger kit which is around £1950 for the gear kit, you then have to get that fitted into your casing, if you don't DIY it, it will be a few more hundred quid to get someone to do it for you, if you don't run into any unforseen problems whilst building the box you're looking around £2600 all done, 6 paddle AP clutch is the way to go if you're looking for big pony power but they are a bit shitty, they are either on or off, there's no inbetween

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Thanks, really useful info....looks like the plan is vipec, Borg Warner twin scroll then big tooth.....I bet it will need diffs then!
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Isn't it around £1k per diff??
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Originally Posted by MrC
Isn't it around £1k per diff??
I think quaiffe may be more fitted? £1000 each sounds fair if it doesn't break.

Just rebuilding the drive shafts ready. Might go supra diff if can match to the front one.
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