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Old 26-04-2013, 05:35 AM
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Smile ST170 gearbox conversion

I am making an ST170 gearbox conversion on CVH on my S2. Anybody did one please?

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you will run into trouble with the rear mount starter motor, servo clearance, flywheel, clutch, driveshafts, electronic speedo, will need mountings fabricating.
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I've always wondered why people don't use the other 6 speeds? There's the new focus/fiesta B6 on 1.6 turbo and there's the other 6 speed mainly used in the diesel mondeys etc. 1.6 or 1.8 tdci will share the 'crossflow' bolt pattern
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just fit the whole st170 engine and box then turbo that....

job done
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If everything goes well soon this project will be ready. Brand new CVH Turbo engine and ST 6 speed box. Driveshafts, Intake plenum and new engine loom for the new ECU left to do. Then we see what happens
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Let us know how you get in with the rear starter
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Non turbo 6 speed box's tend to have very close gears, not really ideal for FI applications as they make it easier to lose traction.
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For the starter i used a Focus 1.8D housing and took the starter part that is in front and welded with the ST box in front with a template to be exact.For Malta that is a very small island, is good to have a close ratio gearbox. I fitted the mountings and made a remote powerbrake, that is good because the factory one for me, is very ugly there. I will try to post some pics.
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Good work mate, look forward to the pics!
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get some pictures up, love the sound of this
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Sorry, i cannot find the method to post pics. Any help please?
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upload to www.photobucket.com and copy 'IMG' URL into your post.
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