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Old 20-08-2009, 03:58 PM
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looking at getting a cheap s2 with gearbox going in 2nd. harf to find a good gearbox if any. what diesel boxe would fit
Old 20-08-2009, 07:31 PM
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not to difficult to find rst box mate you can genearally get a full rebuild done on them for less than 300 quid. i wouldnt bother with a diesel box mate its a myth that they are stronger they are the same as rs box except for sliightly taller ratios and no lsd
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will the mk5/6 diesel gearbox fit the rs turbo and the clutch any mods neede to fit
Old 24-08-2009, 05:30 AM
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it will fit

but try to read what we say.....

THE DIESEL BOX ANIT STRONGER THAN THE NORNAL 1600 box
its a myth that keep poping up, from some one that havn't got a clue about what they are talking about...

the only diffrent between the diesel and the standard S2 box is the ratios + you will loose the LSD diff
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ok thanks for info
Old 24-08-2009, 06:57 AM
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You can put a diesel box in it if it is standard power.
Old 24-08-2009, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by DanRSturbo
You can put a diesel box in it if it is standard power.
But why would you want to?? Less accelaration and more top end??
Old 24-08-2009, 09:11 AM
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But why would you want to?? Less accelaration and more top end??
it helps lose some of the wheelspin and better on economy on cruising, they are the reasons i have diesel gear ratios.
Old 24-08-2009, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by xr2wishy
it helps lose some of the wheelspin and better on economy on cruising, they are the reasons i have diesel gear ratios.
Same here, I have the 3.54 final drive from a mk1 diesel Orion. Much nicer altogether, even more so when you have a 2.0 zetec turbo. Much quieter on higher speeds and actually better acceleration from 0-100km/h.
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I guess it's just personal opinions but i hated running a Diesel box, much prefer the normal RS ratios.
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the car was cheap just wanted a quick fix turned out to be a dog so the hunt carrys on
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