Small block gearbox on a XE?

[Adam*D]

Is it just a case of swapping flywheels over and the F15 will bolt on:confused:

[John]

Why don't you want to use an F16/F20? To save money not buying driveshafts?

[Philsutton]

as above, please dont waste more money and time that it would to just get some 22 spline shafts than to gypo on a small block gearbox.

Its the top of the list of the most common things people do wrong when fitting 2lt's, up there with 60mm G-max lowering springs on standard suspension.


Also far as im aware you need to space the box away from the block with washers, thats how bad an idea it is.

[Paul]

get the shafts, for the cost of them, circa 100-250 depending onw hat ones you go for, its loads les hassle and the f16/f20's are much more robust than the small block boxes.

[Adam*D]

Ok! will just get some shafts!. What does anyone recon on mounts, will the ones I take off the 1.6 16v engine fit the redtop?

[John]

No you need an o/s mount and a gearbox spacer, why not buy the complete xe fitting kit?

[Adam*D]

No you need an o/s mount and a gearbox spacer, why not buy the complete xe fitting kit?

Think I will mate, but just wondered if the mounts I have would be any use.:thumb:

[ck]

as phill says, you only need to space the engine away from the gearbox to fit, and obvously use the small block clutch plate...