Just a quicky to let people know that the new Synchromesh Straight Cut gearbox i have been helping Pete Doughty to test is now available to order as all testing is finished
The three test boxes produced have been run in different applications and done well in all...... my road car, the Britcar endurance Racer and i believe the third box went to Malta for a competition car of some sort.
The main advantage of this kit, other than the strength of the straight gears is that the standard 4x4 gearbox ratio's have been done away with in favour of closer ratio's......... this is more in line with typical performance car gear ratio's as for unknown reasons Ford originally gave the 4x4 Cosworth the same ratio's as the Ford Granada which was a big old barge of a car which had spaced out ratio's for a relaxed drive
Not what you want in your Escort Cosworth
When i first drove the car with the new box, the ratio's immidiately made sense as the cars progress is much better and doesn't drop so many revs on the change........... which the turbo is very happy about
I can forward on any technical questions for Pete from anyone interested in the kit or you can contact him direct on 01159-271985.
ps. Although this is a Synchromesh gearbox, there may be an interesting upgrade development for it in the future :icon_smile: but no promises on that as these things take time
........ this Kit is already nearly a year past it's original due date
Price for kit is £2950 +vat
Having Pete build kit into your box is £250 labour + any seals or bearings found to be necessary