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Old May 9, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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Default Fitting MTX75 gearbox

Is it an easy job ? simple straight swap for a IB box ?

have drive shafts as well.... anything else required ?
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Old May 9, 2005 | 09:27 PM
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why dont u try a mk6 box, has bigger bearings in it, less hassle
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Old May 9, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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MK6 RS2000 ?
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Old May 10, 2005 | 06:59 AM
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not an easy job need drive shafts and engine mounts made up jano could do it for you he has done loads see link below oddkiddcreations
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Old May 10, 2005 | 02:37 PM
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Not an easy job at all.

I was looking at a freinds car at the weekend that has a MTX75 conversion. It almost meets the inner wing, but does look trick.
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Old May 10, 2005 | 02:38 PM
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did he have to cut some out of the inner wing ? or cut anywhere else ?
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