f18

[Graeme]

I'm currently getting everything ready to do my c20xe conversion over the two week shut down at Christmas. The only gearbox that I seem able to lay my hands on, locally and cheap, is an f18. I've tried the search function and having a look at some project threads but can't seem to find any info on why i can't or shouldn't use this gearbox. I know the history of the box and it should be a good un but there must be a reason why is not use in favour of the f16 and f20. I had a f16 on my previous xe'd nova and it just seemed to wheel spin a lot if the conditions were not perfect, does this mean I should look harder for an f20 as I'm informed it maybe slightly better in British weather

[mayhem]

a f18 fits to an XE, there a lot of dutch nova's with them. f18wr iirc

[Graeme]

I don't know if it wr or cr, does that matter a lot or not?

[Adam]

Yes, dont fit a wr box.

[Graeme]

What is the difference, not the figures but on the road and how do you tell? Presuming by part numbers?

[Graeme]

Someone must know???

[Adam]

the numbers stamped in the end plate of the box.
Be something like 3.54CR, which would be 3.54 final drive, with a Close Ratio cluster

[Graeme]

Thank you mate, if I can ever return the favour....

[Benn]

The f18 is a weak as piss box tho. Ecotecs kill them quite easily.
Just use the F20.

[mayhem]

the box is good, the diff bearing are weak.

[Graeme]

If one was available locally I definately would use an f20

[Benn]

Cant be that much to send..

[Graeme]

Your probably right, I'll find out where I'm working this week and next and see what I can do, cheers for everyones help

[rodgers]

iv gave mine death and it still lives on