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buzbi
21-04-09, 10:50 PM
as above, is it any good?
Welsh Dan
21-04-09, 10:59 PM
Yes.

Could you ask something more specific?
buzbi
21-04-09, 11:07 PM
sorry, what is it 4spd, 5spd etc. will this be any good on 1400 twin 40 engine? if not what box? thanks
AlexW
21-04-09, 11:54 PM
They come in both 4 and 5speed. For that engine id go for a F13 and then chose final drive and Short or long ratio.
buzbi
24-04-09, 09:42 PM
can i have some opinions on what gear box set up to use please as i don't have a clue? i have got a f10 box that was attaced to the engine when i got it and was told that it was close ratio??
Welsh Dan
24-04-09, 10:20 PM
An F10 is either 4 speed or 5 speed and is "long" ratio, never short ratio.

http://www.xen0phobiak.f2s.com/novaload/gear_ratios.jpg

How much do you want to spend?

On a budget, start with an F13CR, then add a limited slip diff and upgrade to a straight cut close ratio box as the funds increase.
buzbi
24-04-09, 10:32 PM
f13cr it is for the time being then!
mowgli
24-04-09, 10:34 PM
there were short ratio f10 boxes, but they were usually on obscure low powered opel kadetts (mk1 astra) these are about as rare as free blowjobs..... they appear on the bay once in a while & are worth hundreds, the grass track racers love them.

so go for an f13cr box. you can fit lower ratio diffs from the f10 box, but it depends on just what you are looking for, ie. competition, road, rally, etc.
buzbi
24-04-09, 11:49 PM
the engine and box was originaly from a grass track motor.... i think i'll stick the one i got in and see how it goes