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Old 18-08-2008, 08:52 AM
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ive a standard 2.0 zetec blacktop, for a conversion im doing.

but i'm after a smaller gearbox, if there is one.

it needs to be cable change like it is now, but needs to be shorter!

Do i have any options?

cheers for any help
Old 18-08-2008, 12:15 PM
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on what car?
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Originally Posted by vibrating_cake
on what car?
a mini.

oh, didn't mention, fwd gearbox.
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Depends on what torque your putting through it really. An IB5 from a Focus 1.8 will go straight on and the flywheel/clutch/driveshafts shouldn't be too difficult to sort out. It can be strengthen up a bit internally.

You could also look at the ST170 6 speed gearbox (also used in the BMW Mini Cooper S). As its a 2 layshaft layout its about the same length as the IB5, but a lot stronger. Unfortunately it uses driveshafts which aren't similar to any other Ford and also different input shaft dimensions, and a heavy DMF.

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