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Old 28-09-2013 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by project rs
stu thought you were going to buy the stage2+ gearbox from the onion
me? The one from mattys has a line of people wanting it. Im still on look out for a spare.
Old 29-09-2013 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by gus
Need a new plan lol

I would use an mtx

Bit more work to get in but worth it and will handle the power
What's needed for the MTX?
Gearbox, cable type
LSD
Shafts (cost??)
What clutch/flywheel combo (Focus rs?)
Custom mount?

Also do you have to cut the chassis to fit or is there a shorter box
Old 29-09-2013 | 08:38 AM
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Also any thoughts on the. st170 6speed?
Old 29-09-2013 | 09:30 AM
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Mapper I used said ST170 ratio's are not suited.
Old 29-09-2013 | 10:13 AM
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Yeh there a short ratio arnt they? I'll have a google of the ratios and see what they are like compared to a mtx
Old 29-09-2013 | 10:57 AM
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ST's 6 speed has very long ratios.
Old 30-09-2013 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by CrOwSoN15
ST's 6 speed has very long ratios.
So what are ratios and final drive then
Old 30-09-2013 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by RS 5tu
Also any thoughts on the. st170 6speed?
don't bother costs more and ratios are to short , there are shorter boxes available and will go in with out cutting the inner wing
Old 30-09-2013 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by CrOwSoN15
ST's 6 speed has very long ratios.
The opposite mate.

1st Gear Ratio: 4.46:1
2nd Gear Ratio: 2.71:1
3rd Gear Ratio: 1.33:1
4th Gear Ratio: 1.09:1
5th Gear Ratio: 1.33:1
6th Gear Ratio: 1.09:1

Final Drive: 4.25:1

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Old 30-09-2013 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by stuart collins
don't bother costs more and ratios are to short , there are shorter boxes available and will go in with out cutting the inner wing
Which gearboxes go in without cutting Stu?
Old 30-09-2013 | 04:11 PM
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ive got a mk5 escort diesel mtx rod shift cable clutch speedo drive front starter in the white 1 but ill be swapping the casings over to the same box that I fitted to the gartrac , mk2 mondeo td , cable linkage front starter hydro clutch speedo drive, theres a breakers in notts on ebay sells them £65 deliverd , there a good 1.5 - 2in shorter than a frs box
Old 30-09-2013 | 09:40 PM
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Isn't luke's fiesta (trolley) got a st box in and he did 180 something mph in it so can't be that bad.
Old 30-09-2013 | 09:47 PM
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Custom gearing
Old 30-09-2013 | 09:52 PM
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Is it a dog box he's got in gus? didn't know he had change gear ratio's.
Old 01-10-2013 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by rsmark86
Will you have a mapp for

Silvertop 2.0
Ofab sensors
Zetec coil pack
Vxr injectors
Cosworth 4x4 t3

Sorry I missed that, but yes But obviously it would be a low boost, rich, retarded etc.

Rob,
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