5 Speed gear Boxes

[Edward Guest]

Anyone any idea if it is possible to fit a 5 speed gear box into a '86 live axal chassis?

My 4 speed has died!!

Thanks

[Jon Ingram]

I have fitted a 5 speed to my '87 long cockpit live axle, but you have to modify the prop. etc.

 

jringram

[Edward Guest]

Thamks, I understamd the prop, what did you do about the gearbox mount?

Was it a better car afterwards?

[John E]

Jon

 

I'm also interested in fitting a 5 speed to my 1990 LC live axle crossflow. Can you let me know what exact mods you made and which box you used.

 

Many thanks.

 

Edited by - John E on 14 Jul 2000 10:17:10

[Jon Ingram]

Edward G, yes I consider it a great improvement.

 

John E, Only for the brave-Cut out the gearbox mount('87 chassis)and fabricate a new one. Parts reqd. 5-speed clutch plate and release bearing and arm, angled speedo drive.

The gearbox used: XR4i part no.6246962 and used with spacer and alloy bell housing.

 

jringram

 

Edited by - jon ingram on 15 Jul 2000 10:16:26

[Alex Wong1697456877]

I thought the 4-speed had closer ratio's and was better suited to the 7 than the 5-speed which does have some somewhat less than optimal ratios.

 

Having been driven around Cadwell in a 4-speed live axle Supersport and then goinf round in my old 5-speed supersport, I'd say that the 4-speed is better suited than the 5-speed, except for on motorways.

 

 

 

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