frst gearbox swap

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frst gearbox swap

Postby tanjaz on Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:42 pm

hi the gearbox is on its last legs in my frst was wondering if anyone runs diesel box and what sort of effect this has on acceleration etc.. i know there os a lot of myths about them being stronger but then other people say they are not does anyone run one and what are they like as i have one in a scrap car at work. do they just straight swap i.e starter position etc...

also what oil; is recommended for frst 1600 cvh~???
cheers jaz :)
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Postby Oranoco on Thu Dec 07, 2006 1:57 pm

Don't bother with diesel box. It stunts acceleration and will only give (in theory) a higher top speed. Many FRST's can't out rev the standard box so putting a taller geared box in is a non starter.

Stick a S2 RST box in as it will do everything you need and has the added bonus of having an LSD.

Too many people horlicks an RST by putting in a diesel box, don't be another

Engine oil wise I always run both of mine on Mobil1 Motorsport 15-50 as it's a true synthetic oil and not a hydracracked one
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Postby tanjaz on Fri Dec 08, 2006 8:56 pm

cool thanks mate s2 box it is.
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