Are all IB5 gearboxes...
#1
Are all IB5 gearboxes...
...basically the same internally? I.e. can internals just be swapped around?
Also, are all Focus' cable shift?
Basically looking to build a box for a specific purpose, but on a budget. Thinking along the lines of...
Puma 1.7 gearset
Fiesta/FRP final drive
Focus casing (for cable shift)
CVH bell housing (for starter mounting position)
I'd like an LSD too. I've heard the S2 RST unit can be fitted to the Puma/Fiesta final drive with a bit of work, and is obviously a cheaper option than an FRP/Quaife item.
Obviously the mounts are all different, but that's just welding brackets and things on, so no drama. Just want to know if the actual box components are compatible really.
Just want to make sure it's possible to bolt it all together. I know it seems a bit of messing about, but there we are
Also, are all Focus' cable shift?
Basically looking to build a box for a specific purpose, but on a budget. Thinking along the lines of...
Puma 1.7 gearset
Fiesta/FRP final drive
Focus casing (for cable shift)
CVH bell housing (for starter mounting position)
I'd like an LSD too. I've heard the S2 RST unit can be fitted to the Puma/Fiesta final drive with a bit of work, and is obviously a cheaper option than an FRP/Quaife item.
Obviously the mounts are all different, but that's just welding brackets and things on, so no drama. Just want to know if the actual box components are compatible really.
Just want to make sure it's possible to bolt it all together. I know it seems a bit of messing about, but there we are
#6
Front mount starter is essential due to the engine being used, so it would need to be CVH or early Zetec bell housing I think.
Want to avoid the rod shift for a couple of reasons, so was thinking of using the 1.8 Focus casing, but wondered if I could use the 1.4/1.6 as well, as it gives me more options. Tried to look at a few on ebay but the pictures aren't ever so clear unfortunately.
But obviously don't want to buy a load of bits and then find they're not compatible!
Want to avoid the rod shift for a couple of reasons, so was thinking of using the 1.8 Focus casing, but wondered if I could use the 1.4/1.6 as well, as it gives me more options. Tried to look at a few on ebay but the pictures aren't ever so clear unfortunately.
But obviously don't want to buy a load of bits and then find they're not compatible!
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I don't know if the diesel bell housing would suit. It might I suppose. Don't know if IB5 diesel boxes are ever so common. It's more whether a CVH/early Zetec bell housing would bolt up to a Focus box, whether they're all cable shift and whether the Puma internals will work.
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Puma is hydraulic setup, well certainly the 1.7 is
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