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Forged 1.6cvh or ST170 ZVH
28-09-2013 | 08:42 AM
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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.
29-09-2013 | 07:52 AM
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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
29-09-2013 | 08:38 AM
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Also any thoughts on the. st170 6speed?
29-09-2013 | 09:30 AM
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Mapper I used said ST170 ratio's are not suited.
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
29-09-2013 | 10:57 AM
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ST's 6 speed has very long ratios.
30-09-2013 | 09:06 AM
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ST's 6 speed has very long ratios.
So what are ratios and final drive then
30-09-2013 | 11:14 AM
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From: shrewsbury shropshire
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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
30-09-2013 | 01:43 PM
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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
Last edited by Karlos G; 30-09-2013 at 01:44 PM .
30-09-2013 | 01:52 PM
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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?
30-09-2013 | 04:11 PM
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From: shrewsbury shropshire
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
30-09-2013 | 09:40 PM
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From: seaham
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.
30-09-2013 | 09:47 PM
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30-09-2013 | 09:52 PM
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From: seaham
Is it a dog box he's got in gus? didn't know he had change gear ratio's.
01-10-2013 | 12:04 AM
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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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