Hi guys
i have been keeping low profile for a few years but now i am back
we just finished my m8 golf 1 with 435bhp this got me going for it again
But let talk rst gearbox
what gearbox is the strongest conservation with minimum changes to the car (cutting and welding)

Brian

 

Cts2+ good for 400bhp so I've been told

 

what about the box jpa tested?

 

o dear

i guess its how your car delivers its power

as some people run this box with no problems, like i did

and then there is all the failures

 

lol
An IB5 from a later Ford is as good as it gets without major mods... A CTS Stage 2+ is essentially just an IB5 with a quiafe LSD and shot peened gears.

 

What later fords are these m8? anyone got a box from GEARS ?

 

mtx seems a popular choice

needs mods to inner wing

 

Thx have to look into that

 

Mtx from a focus RS is a good choice as it already has a quife diff

 

no cutting on mine , went straight in and using s1 rear mount

 

There are a few types of MTX that can be used - all will need some sort of mount made for a Series 2 though and either recut shafts or custom ones made up.

Early MTX75 (Escort 16v RS2000) - Rod change, cable driven Speedo, starter at front
Later MTX75 (Focus inc FRS) - Cable change, sensor based Speedo drive, starter at rear
Early Focus TDDi/TDCi - Cable change, cable driven speedo, starter at front

Not sure on the ratios, someone else will know.

EDIT: Also the RS2000 MTX is about 1" shorter in length (block to chasis rail) compared to the cable change boxes.

 

Hi m8 long time no speak are you running a mtx from a frs?

 

Thx m8 great help m8 few options there

 

no its a early diesel box rod shift cable clutch front starter got around 10mm clearance to chassis leg

 

sounds like thats what i need ill just have to look at your pics if you got any in your build up
tropic

 

The Early rod change boxes are all shorter than the cable change versions. So an Escort Rs2000 one would be your best bet and probably the easiest to obtain.

Jano sells the clutch for them too, as they are a bit of a fruity size and a Focus RS one won't fit in the box without a bit of grinding and a 3 of those gearbox spacer plates to push the box away from the engine. You can see this on QplateRST build thread - the Blue Zetec Mk2 Fiesta.

 

ive got a spare box same as mine and mtx quaife diff for sale

 

Thx m8 thats one fast fiesta :-O this could be the consevation i need

 

PM sent m8

 

You got any pics mate? literally needed no cutting? Sweeeet!

Where did you get your clutch and drive shafts from?

Cheers

Rob,

 

clutch is a 4 paddle helix that jamie had , it is fuckin nasty thing no good for road , then the centre was just swapped to fit the differnt shaft , shafts came with the box and everythin when i bought it all , how mine is mounted is on alloy blocks i dont no how u would go about doing it with rubber mounts with out welding in a mount , its just snapped the rear gearbox casing and cracked the 12mm steel front mount aswell ,


found this aswell the other day mite be of some use to u
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1906768514...84.m1423.l2649

 

"we charge Ł80 a side for shafts and Ł10 postage and packaging for a pair"
Thats an excellent price for shafts!!! MTX will be fitted next time I break a box for sure.

 

Tempting fate typing that karl

 

lol

 

Amazing, thanks mate. I think a standard IB5 has clearance close to 10mm between the end of the gearbox and chassis leg/inner wing.... Im just wondering if I could get away with not modifying the inner wing and using rubber road mounts.... S1 stylee as I want to fit a 1600i ARB too.

Are there any pics in your project thread mate of this gearbox fitted?

Rob,