James P King Posted April 30, 2002 Share Posted April 30, 2002 Has anyone fitted one to a live axle car? Mine is a 1988 car, long cockpit, zetec engine, currently still using th 4 spd Escort Sport box (no problems). Caterham have apparently not tried this, so am interested to know if anyone has, and also general view of the 'box from a useability perspective as well as the practicalities of fitting it to my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bafty Crastard Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 I think there was a topic some time ago on Teck Talk regarding installing a 6-speed box in a "live axle/crossflow" car Edited by - Bafty Crastard on 3 May 2002 15:48:02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happylarry Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 Why bother? The 6 speed box, as I understand it, was designed specifically to utilise the K series power/torque band. I'm in the same boat as you - a Zetec with a 4 speed box in a live axle car. Apart from the fact that I can't decide what diff to run - and I've run everything from a 4.1 to a 3.7 (current), I'm really happy with the transmission. I'd be interested in knowing if you've any probs with the Ital diff, as mine, typically, only lasts for 12 months before crying enough! I've now got 2 diffs from SPC, both with LSD, one in the car, the other in the garage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P King Posted May 12, 2002 Author Share Posted May 12, 2002 Well, I was offered a box, so thought I'd see what was involved! Certainly the torque of the 2l Zetec argues against the need though! No broken diffs (yet), but I am always conscious of the possibilty, so maybe that makes for a more cautious right foot!! My car makes around 20mph/1000rpm, and the unmodded engine has plenty of oomph even at 1000rpm in 4th, so perhaps I'll stick and save a couple of change-ups! Mav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Payne Posted May 12, 2002 Share Posted May 12, 2002 James, How much was the box you were offered? Is it still available? Thanks Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P King Posted May 12, 2002 Author Share Posted May 12, 2002 Allen, a little under 2K (lightly used only), but sold. It did however trigger my interst, although the more I look at what I'd need to do to fit one to my car, the more I like my 4 spd!! Mav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridgway Posted May 12, 2002 Share Posted May 12, 2002 Didn't the Evo Mag boys have a VX classic with a 6 spd box? WOrth an email to them, they are good at responding or ask Richard at Curborough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwestlake Posted May 12, 2002 Share Posted May 12, 2002 I have a six speed box for sale at the moment for those interested in the conversion, its mint. 07816 278405, Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santa Posted May 12, 2002 Share Posted May 12, 2002 i thought it was CCC mag that had a live axle six speed, red i think it was, saucer of milk table nine,meow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridgway Posted May 12, 2002 Share Posted May 12, 2002 yep, could have been! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Day Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 Hi Well, I fitted a 6-speed to my live axle (crossflow) originally - and it was great) tongue.gif I have now fitted a 6-speed and K series into my 1984 live axle (mad I know, but it works)..see This months Low Flying!! wink.gif Barry Hunt is a real crossflow enthusiast and he runs a 6 speed box in his live axle car... it can be done! cheers STEVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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