5 speed gearbox?
Started by
whawes
, Jan 14 2007 06:19 PM
11 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 14 January 2007 - 06:19 PM
I've just taken the engine out of my Clubman and reckon now might be a good time to fit a 5 speed gearbox. Money is limited so I'm looking for a solid second hand unit, possibly from a scrapped/cheap donor vehicle.
Were any later Minis ever made with 5 speed boxes? Also I'm assuming some Metros were, but which models/years should I be looking at? Are there any other cars that would have a suitable box?
Thanks
Will
Were any later Minis ever made with 5 speed boxes? Also I'm assuming some Metros were, but which models/years should I be looking at? Are there any other cars that would have a suitable box?
Thanks
Will
#2
Posted 14 January 2007 - 06:24 PM
expect 1k
5 speed boxes are never cheap, new or not
5 speed boxes are never cheap, new or not
#3
Posted 14 January 2007 - 06:35 PM
you will be very lucky to find a second hand 5 speed box
rover never fitted a 5 speed box to any a series engine but you could buy one off jack knight, minisport, mini spares, KAD etc
rover never fitted a 5 speed box to any a series engine but you could buy one off jack knight, minisport, mini spares, KAD etc
#4
Posted 14 January 2007 - 06:37 PM
the only 5 speed metro's had K series engines ao the gearbox is totally different.... how about fitting a different Crown wheel and pinion ???
#5
Posted 14 January 2007 - 07:33 PM
i dont know alot yet but cant you get an actual filth gear that you can put inside your 4 gear box? how hard is that to do and has anyone done it?
#6
Posted 14 January 2007 - 08:18 PM
Why have a fifth gear, a lot of money for not a lot. in my opinion of course
#7
Posted 14 January 2007 - 08:35 PM
its something to brag about
not many mini owners with A series engines can say they have 5 foward gears
not many mini owners with A series engines can say they have 5 foward gears
#8
Posted 14 January 2007 - 09:58 PM
Fifth gear is not realy fith gear, its overdrive. Unless you can afford the KAD straight cut five speed dog box, which is a true one to one fifth gear.
The main problem with the overdrive five speed gearboxes are that the owners of said gear boxes try to accelerate in fifth gear, this puts huge stresses on the gear train and eventualy results in premature failure. The more powerfull the engine the quicker it will fail when used like that.
Are you taking note; Bungle *
The main problem with the overdrive five speed gearboxes are that the owners of said gear boxes try to accelerate in fifth gear, this puts huge stresses on the gear train and eventualy results in premature failure. The more powerfull the engine the quicker it will fail when used like that.
Are you taking note; Bungle *
Edited by Mini Sprocket, 14 January 2007 - 09:59 PM.
#9
Posted 14 January 2007 - 11:04 PM
mines only a 1275 so not very powerfull
#10
Posted 15 January 2007 - 09:26 AM
also its not worth putting one on unless your doing loads of motorway driving
#11
Posted 15 January 2007 - 10:24 AM
In which case you may as well just fit a 2.9 or 3.1 FD!
#12
Posted 15 January 2007 - 08:02 PM
The phrase 'money is limited' doesn't really go well with a 5 speed gearbox for a Mini.
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