EssexBoy Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 I have VX 2lt 16v at 195bhp running a type 9. Car will be going to 220 to 235 soon. I want to upgrade the gearbox as the first two gears are useless. Main use is fast road and some track. Is there an alternative to the Quaife 5 speed gearbox on the market that runs roller bearings? I don’t mind paying the money out for a box but a £1200 bill does seem a little steep; does BGH do a equivalent that people recommend? Cheers, Essexboy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonycaterham Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 Try Tran-X at www.tran-x.com. They do a type 9 box with 1st and 2nd mainshaft gears on needle roller bearings or a type dog engagement(do the RSPCA know?) where all grears run on needle roller bearing. Contact as Tran-X is an Alan Cookson. I recently had an LSD built up by Alan. Nothing is too much trouble and they are very helpful. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssexBoy Posted June 20, 2002 Author Share Posted June 20, 2002 I guess the only comparsion available is the quaife one, what sort of monies do they want for an equivalant? Cheers, Essexboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted June 21, 2002 Share Posted June 21, 2002 There were a couple of quaiffe boxes on here for sale recently - I'm sure you could buy & refurbish for less than £1200. I did - even though I didn't intend to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McKenzie Posted June 21, 2002 Share Posted June 21, 2002 Why not have a word with Steve Perks at SP Components. Quite a few of us have his semi-helical box in VX's and I think they can handle that sort of torque/power. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted June 21, 2002 Share Posted June 21, 2002 Or buy a 2nd hand 6spd. £1200-£1500 depending on spec/condition. Fat Arn Visit the K2 RUM siteid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted June 21, 2002 Share Posted June 21, 2002 I have one for sale in "excellent condition"... (oh no!) Peterid=teal> 253 BHP K-seriesteeth.gif, no gearboxbum.gifid=red> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DohNut Posted June 21, 2002 Share Posted June 21, 2002 I do have a spare used Quaife 5 speed box in my garage. Mail me if you are interested. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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