F28 Gearbox

[Bennovas]

Im thinking of getting a F28 gearbox for my 2.0 16v. I currently have a F20. Would it just bolt straight on or will I need a different mount?

Cheers

Ben

[Ste_Nova]

new mount on passenger side... also no gain on standard 2.0 16v... more weight... no extra go

[Bennovas]

I just want it for the 6th gear for motorway driving. Where can I get the mount from?

[novashed]

andyb, has made one up for LET i thinm, try him. for a valver tho cant really see any gain :?:

[James1]

maybe just to keep the revs low at slow speed. save money and petrol.

[Rick Draper]

Do you have a LET in your nova? If you do i would think of fitting one, if you have a XE in your car there is no point at all. If anything it would raise your fuel consumption as it has higher transmission losses due to the fact the gearbox is built from stronger components that are heavier and therefore harder to turn. Rick

[Ste_Nova]

yes but you ar lugging round an extra 20kgs of weight

if you want a higher 5th then use an f16 e-drive box as fitted on some cavs.... same 5th as f28 6th

[smooth16v]

talking about f16 gearboxes!! ive been wondering if my 2l 16v has ones because i cant get good top end up well good acceleration!! the engine is out of a g reg cav gsi!!

[jim sri]

have a look on the top of the gearbox, around where the selector goes into the box-the type of box, eg F20, or F16 will be clearly seen stamped onto the box

[smooth16v]

ok mate cheers!! its an early cav gsi engine so i think it mite be!! ill have a look tomorrow!!