1strst

just found this on the bay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

my question is wil a rs lsd and drive shafts fit straight in or will i need different ones?

conor.rst

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Direct fit as far as im aware. why would you want that box ?

1strst

just looking if im honest it wouldnt be a diesel box i would get probly a 1.8 escort box and rebuild it with a lsd

conor.rst

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Oh whats wrong with just a standard s2 box?

1strst

from what i have read these seem a little stronger and easier to get hold of than a s2 box

essexRSTSouthend

Nothing wrong with diesel box.good luck on your find.

conor.rst

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yeah i think thats just aload of bull from what ive heard. i put a s1box on mine Soo much better

1strst

i thought the bearings were bigger on the ib5 compared to the bc box

1strst

not sure if thats sarcasm?

boothy

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Think hes saying that there aint many deisel boxes left

botters

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diesel boxes are still weak just have different ratios that are not really suited to an rs turbo, you would be better off with a 1.7 puma box these are a tough cheap box

rsmark86

iTrader: (3)

fit a ib5 mate and either a escort 1600 16v zetec one for alonger gearing or a revvy one like above off a puma of ka sport then use a puma linkage for a much better feel

1strst

just had a look at the puma box is it just a straight swap aswell? and is the starter on the front as all the pics dont show where the starter is

essexRSTSouthend

No i werent at all.i run a diesel box and happy with it.love the ratios.

Karlos G

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Puma is rear starter I think.

1strst

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-FORD-PUMA...item4aa2fbfebf

looks like a front starter and hydraulic

craig rst kid

how did you get on with your engine rebuild mate

1strst

still in the process lol evry time i get close i think before it put it together i will just do ?????????????????? so i think it should be ready for my eldest sons first car..................... hes 6

rsmark86

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speak to karlos if its a s2 he done a thread on how to fit a ib5 into a s2 from a ka sport .... but they only bolt straight into a s1 but its only small mods needed and karlos done a thread on it

AladdinBlown4x4

If you're really running 231 BHP then any B5 box wont last long,better with the MTX75,box,can handle all the torque a cvh will ever produce,plus you can get a smooth engagement on reverse.

Karlos G

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It is but it's at the top not the bottom, would hit the turbo

Karlos G

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Yeah we all know this but it requires custom shafts, cutting the inner wing, and custom mounts which makes the price far far greater than dropping a IB5 in, unless you can do all the fab yourself including shafts, and it's not hydraulic.

1strst

shit

ka box then is it a straight forward conversion karlos? other than the mounting the drive shafts fit straight in ?

zippyobrien

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Ul need to machine the crown wheel to fit over the larger LSD. And u can only put a 8 bolt diff from a s2 in a ib5

Lee

Karlos G

iTrader: (4)

Yeah drive shafts fit straight in, look here mate https://passionford.com/forum/ford-e...x-fitting.html
Do you? I thought an RST LSD will drop straight in, just need to fit the larger IB5 bearings

craig rst kid

lmao its worth the w8 tough m8 do yuou think youll be ready for central day

1strst

i hope so i want the front end finished around christmas and then start the back end

zippyobrien

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Nope s2 diff is slightly larger that the open diff. Have to file a bit of the internal casing to