4x4 Running gear and strength??
07-07-2006, 12:17 PM
#1
4x4 Running gear and strength??
Thinking of having my tunnel when finished big enough for 4x4 transmission, just in case I decide to go 4x4 instead of 2wd..
whats the 4x4 ( MT75 is it? ) 'box like for stage 3 set up? whats its weaks points?
I know that Davecos4x4 just done a 3rd gear, but would this just be misuse (
) or just and old box not liking the power?
Cheers Radders
whats the 4x4 ( MT75 is it? ) 'box like for stage 3 set up? whats its weaks points?
I know that Davecos4x4 just done a 3rd gear, but would this just be misuse (
) or just and old box not liking the power?Cheers Radders
07-07-2006, 12:30 PM
#5
i done 3rd gear just by changing slowly abouy 30mph also done my main shaft at the time
i used to go through gearboxes almost every 2 months and was only running stage 3
wish i spent the money on a quaife or sumthing
the transmission is just too weak
but as said as your car will be lighter it could handle a bit more aslong as its treated nice
i used to go through gearboxes almost every 2 months and was only running stage 3
wish i spent the money on a quaife or sumthing
the transmission is just too weak
but as said as your car will be lighter it could handle a bit more aslong as its treated nice
07-07-2006, 12:31 PM
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How much lighter will it be though?? with all that fabrication work,and the obvious extra weight of the engine/transmission, i bet there wouldn't be much in it?
i'd stick to 2wd with a proper suspension setup for maximum grip
i'd stick to 2wd with a proper suspension setup for maximum grip
07-07-2006, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bud-weis
How much lighter will it be though?? with all that fabrication work,and the obvious extra weight of the engine/transmission, i bet there wouldn't be much in it?
i'd stick to 2wd with a proper suspension setup for maximum grip
i'd stick to 2wd with a proper suspension setup for maximum grip
I am going 2wd, this is just incase I go 4x4
, the tunnel will be prepped for 4x4, But i'd just like to know how strong they areThe cars weight , I havent a clue....
Its having an M3 rear diff, BMW Rear beam mated to cage, 20+ point weld in cage, poly windows, all metal panels still, Under bars, and all the interior panels are lightened with no dash, bar a pod for the gauges..
Plus a Cossie lump and a T5 box
Suspension, Is sorted too, Leaving it all to Danny to sort out, I'll let him choose, and I spend
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07-07-2006, 12:51 PM
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Lee, I didnt know that, But im going for a stage 3 set-up only, I dont need masses of power, So will be on a T34 .48, Would a 48. and 63. make much difference?
Cool but please don't get me started on those mongrels 
And while your hear.. What power was your Gartrac ( R.I.P )
Originally Posted by SPADGE
Originally Posted by Pennywise
Series 2 Spadge , Danny B is doing all the fab work
And while your hear.. What power was your Gartrac ( R.I.P
)
07-07-2006, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Pennywise
Lee, I didnt know that, But im going for a stage 3 set-up only, I dont need masses of power, So will be on a T34 .48, Would a 48. and 63. make much difference?
Cool but please don't get me started on those mongrels
And while your hear.. What power was your Gartrac ( R.I.P )
Originally Posted by SPADGE
Originally Posted by Pennywise
Series 2 Spadge , Danny B is doing all the fab work
And while your hear.. What power was your Gartrac ( R.I.P
) No real paper power figures mate but was on greys with ported head, bd14's , MD240R roller bearing turbo etc......so i would say anywhere between 400-450hp!
Quick engine pic in case your interested
07-07-2006, 01:13 PM
#18
Radders - 4x4 gearboxes are very weak. I've gone through a couple and i'm only running about 330-340. Best one i've had last is my Bernie box..I can see your point about the tunnel. For the extra few quid for having it wider might be alright if u decided to change at a later date!
Just transmission costs quite a few quid to upgrade on a 4x4 when upgrading power..
Just transmission costs quite a few quid to upgrade on a 4x4 when upgrading power..
07-07-2006, 04:37 PM
#19
Re: 4x4 Running gear and strength??
Originally Posted by Pennywise
Thinking of having my tunnel when finished big enough for 4x4 transmission, just in case I decide to go 4x4 instead of 2wd..
whats the 4x4 ( MT75 is it? ) 'box like for stage 3 set up? whats its weaks points?
I know that Davecos4x4 just done a 3rd gear, but would this just be misuse ( ) or just and old box not liking the power?
Cheers Radders
whats the 4x4 ( MT75 is it? ) 'box like for stage 3 set up? whats its weaks points?
I know that Davecos4x4 just done a 3rd gear, but would this just be misuse (
) or just and old box not liking the power?Cheers Radders
not misuse
and it was a new box,still got the stiker on it in the pick.only had one otheer box go on me,that too again in 3rd, normal driving.
, Just 4x4 might be an option later on for a bit more fun at lights 
when you have a go you will understand 
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