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Old 02-09-2012, 01:38 PM
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Default wat. gearboxs are people using on the 2.1zvh

as question above really cheers
Old 02-09-2012, 01:54 PM
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Bc box 380 bhp I don't think so
Old 02-09-2012, 04:17 PM
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Standard BC according to some people

Im not running a 2.1 zvh but i do have 1600 cvh forged bottom end and cosworth management etc etc but im using a cts stage 2+ but how long it will last is anyones guess
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Originally Posted by Roscopeco
Standard BC according to some people

Im not running a 2.1 zvh but i do have 1600 cvh forged bottom end and cosworth management etc etc but im using a cts stage 2+ but how long it will last is anyones guess
wats bc? im using a s2 lsd box on my 1600 efi and its taken some stick for well over a year, its 206 bhp and 187 lbs torque?
do u think i should just use same box?
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BC is the standard RST box mate.
My ZT (circa 300bhp) runs an IB5 from a 1.3 Ka with an LSD fitted, best you can do if not going MTX, FRS, etc.
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My brothers 2.1 zvh is 330 bhp and he runs a cts stage 2+ and thats been ok so far for over a year.
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standard rs1600i box, but has diesel 5th gear, only running 215bhp at the wheels though
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