corsa to nova gearbox

[nova newbie 21]

ive got a k-reg 1.2 merit and was wondering if i could put a corsa gearbox in it ?? if theres a nova 5 speed that'd do , an does anyone know how hard it'll be ??? thanks :)

[mowgli]

dead easy. make sure you fit all of the box, including the little shifter box on the top, as the 5 speed ones are different.

try to find an f13cr box, as the close ratios will help with acceleration, if you fit an f13wr wide ratio box, there's a chance it will struggle to pull top gear

[nova newbie 21]

cheers buddy , so is that a corsa or nova box ? and would it be easy to do for a beginner / cheap enough for a student haha

[mowgli]

either a nova or an early corsa.. basically, as long as the clutch is cable operated & the speedo drive is the same, a corsa b box will fit..

jack the car up & support it on decent stands. remove the front wheels, then undo the bottom joint bolts & use the hubs like a slide hammer to pull the cv joints out. then put the jack under the sump to support the engine & start unbolting the box. follow the haynes book & you'll be fine

just remember to put something under the box when you pull the driveshafts to catch the oil.... gear oil is the foulest smelling stuff & it sticks like hell to everything it touches..

[nova newbie 21]

cheers mate ill have a go :)