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Title: Which gearbox to use Post by: Kermit on September 28, 2004, 07:23:59 AM I am sure this has been covered before but as i am about to install a HR front end to my EK Ute i thought i might go a bit further and change the Gearbox to something more modern and something that "does not scream its lungs out on the freeway" I am keeping the grey motor so i would like comments from the forum on what box they think i should go far incl model number if possible. I know about the modifications i need to make i realy just need suggestions on which box
Rgds Mick Title: Re: Which gearbox to use Post by: oldgmh on September 28, 2004, 09:19:32 AM All 3 and 4 speed boxes have top gear as 1:1 ratio so there is no advantage in different boxes for highway driving. Most 5 speed boxes have 5th as an overdrive gear which is good on the highway. The other alternative is to change your diff to one with a different ratio (3.55 or 3.36) or even go to 14 inch wheels.
earlee Title: Re: Which gearbox to use Post by: jezz on September 29, 2004, 06:56:01 AM on the topic of gearbox selection...
has anyone slotted a T700 auto into an FC? I'm toying with the idea of swapping the top loader I've got behind the V8 for an auto. Jezz Title: Re: Which gearbox to use Post by: Burnsy on September 29, 2004, 07:12:09 AM No idea Jezz but it sounds like a great idea, it would make cruizin a real pleasure in addition to removing some F&*$ contamination ;)
Title: Re: Which gearbox to use Post by: fastjbav6 on September 30, 2004, 11:38:59 AM Keep the Top Loader so the Mrs can't drive it ;D
Seb Title: Re: Which gearbox to use Post by: Spinner on October 11, 2004, 12:44:04 PM Mick,
Wander into Dellows at Revesby and say: "I got an EK ute. It has a Grey Motor. I want overdrive. Watchya got?" Fly with what they say, even if you use their advice but not product. Cheers Spineer |