Built a YB NA engine and 4 spd Type E box. As the car is for hill climbing I wanted to keep the weight down so got an HD alloy maincase and straight cut synchro HD Quaife gearset, all assembled by a reputable builder. Got 170BHP/160nm torque at the wheels. All good so far. First runs up the hill took it easy as engine is still bedding in. Reset the rev limiter to 7800. Away I go first full noise run and couldnt get 2nd gear at all. By the time I get it to go into gear Ive lost my roadspeed and the engine is off power band.
Whats going on? Alloy case flexing? Synchro gears cant handle the revs?
All advice appreciated
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