4.53 Final drive

[muzzy]

Which gearbox am I likely to find a 4.53 crown wheel & pinion? I've seen them for sale before new but am i likely to be able to get hold of one from another Vauxhall?

Cheers

[Novasport]

Prob stuff like Mk2 1.3 Cavs and Mk2 Astra vans

[muzzy]

I thought it might be older stuff, I read somewhere about Combo's but I wasn't sure how reliable that information was.

[Novasport]

Could be true, prob petrol engined ones. What you want it for, only really of use on a rally car. I have a SCCR box and I think I will be running a 4.18:1 FD

[muzzy]

Would be using it for my Nova in sprints/hillclimb's so really need the acceleration as the track's are quite small with alot more corners than straights.

[mayhem]

astra mk1 1.2S with a 4speed box. (the older OHV engine) for sure, i have it in my astra.

others i need to check.

[muzzy]

OK thanks for that :thumb:

I have tried to have a look for a list of final drive ratio's online from various cars and the only one i've found is Stuart's site but obviously it only lists certain cars which do not have it.

[garyc]

you can get them new from vauxhall about £300. I think your right about combo's etc they will be geared for pulling not top end.

[mayhem]

had a quick look:

corsa's B 12NZ, C12NZ, X12SZ, C14NZ
astra mk1 1.0S, 1.0N, 1.2N.
kadett E 13N, 13NB, 13S, 14NV, C14NZ

[muzzy]

Cheers for that list.

I thought you might be able to get them from Vauxhall, if needs must then it could be an idea if I get desperate :(