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Old 27-08-2012, 09:52 AM
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Default mk5 rs2000 box mated to my rs turbo engine

what does this involve, easy job?
Old 27-08-2012, 10:55 AM
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Whats wrong with the lsd box? Why change?
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because i changed from mk4 to mk3 and now my lsd box wont mount upto the front mk3 mount. and the box im using now in my mk3 i think is fooked, got a spare rs2k box. dunno wat to do?
Old 27-08-2012, 03:48 PM
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drive shafts wont fit, linkage is differant afaik
Old 27-08-2012, 09:27 PM
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its definately been done before although i believe its a headache, correct me if im wrong but i think the inner wing needs modding to clear and you will need bigger flywheel and clutch or it wont work.
that gearbox is clonky and horrible anyway and ive had 4 of them!
what about mk6 escort box with lsd fitted and a rear starter motor, thats the way i'd go, they change gear much nicer
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need to make mounts,, mod linkage, shafts and change clutch dont no if speedo would work , why dont u just swap the casings on the 2 boxs ??
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Originally Posted by stuart collins
need to make mounts,, mod linkage, shafts and change clutch dont no if speedo would work , why dont u just swap the casings on the 2 boxs ??
i wouldnt wanna mess em up coz dont know where to start?

Do you or anybody know anywhere in chesire that could do this?

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The rs2000 box is an mix so unless you've already got mtx shafts for going to need them. Think it will bolt up to mk3 mounts out the box
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cheers. mate, i got rid of the shafts :-(
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You'd have to get custom shafts mtx one end and escort Rs on the other end.
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