gearbox
well lads can someone confirm weather or not a manta gearbox wil bolt straight on to a redtop thanks
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Mechanic
Re: gearbox
Yes it will but my understanding is that they are not a strong as a type 9 ford box
Taken from SBD's site ( http://www.sbdev.co.uk/History_files...VauxhallXE.htm ):-
Other considerations are gearbox adaption and again you can use a Manta box, although it's only four-speed and has an integral bellhousing. It's not partuclarly strong and the ratios aren't particularly good. SBD again stock parts to the rescue; it stocks an alloy bellhousing available to adapt a Type 9, five-speed to the engine, which of course allows gear kits to be used too. As far as a clutch goes, the standard Vauxhall pressure pleate is retained, although you'll need a special clutchplate with Vauxhall outer and Ford-splined centre - SBD can sort this though.
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Pit Crew
Re: gearbox
you need the 5 speed box from a 1.8 manta. 2.0l box has different bellhousing bolt pattern. manta box is a lot stronger than ford t9 and better ratios. i've known a few LET powered motors use them with no probs
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Spanner Monkey
Re: gearbox
Im using a 5 speed Getrag box from a manta on my xe and seems like a nice box to me.
I think youll find its much lighter than a type 9 as well.
It has a 7 degree bellhousing and my engine is mounted upright but causes no problems at all.
You will need to get a prop made to suit though, oh and a speedo cable made, speedy cables did mine.
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Re: gearbox
thanks lads but even if i use a type 9 wil i still need a custom prop or wil the orignal one do thanks
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