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MX5 Box to Duratec
scootz - 7/12/09 at 06:15 PM

Has anyone used the MX5 RWD gearbox for a Duratec install? I'm assuming they're compatible *but am ready for my bubble to be burst!

mcerd1 - 7/12/09 at 06:21 PM

you trying to save money on a bellhousing or do you just want a 6 speed box ?

Stuart_B - 7/12/09 at 06:22 PM

hi, i was going to use one, but they are around £500, plus you need the mazda flywheel, and clutch i think.

and the last bit was i think the mx5 engine maybe angled, from some photos i have seen.

i have the dimmesion of the mx5 box some where, i will have a look for them and post them up.

stuart

Stuart_B - 7/12/09 at 06:25 PM

found it, Description
Description

i can not rember where i got it from, but hope it helps a bit.

stuart

flak monkey - 7/12/09 at 06:31 PM

Needs to be a box from the latest MX5, not the early ones.

Bonus is they are 6 speed and have good ratios.

Downside is they are expensive and rather hard to come by.

scootz - 7/12/09 at 06:59 PM

Cheers guys...

PS - I have a bellhousing Robert - got one last night, but as always with these things, I was offered a 6-speed 2007 MX5 box and am just weighing up the pro's / cons!

PPS - seen your crane... quite impressive!

johnston - 7/12/09 at 07:16 PM

There is a guy doing the same swap to a MK1 on turbosport.

turbosport link


I had just finished reading the thread and came on here

scootz - 7/12/09 at 07:43 PM

quote:
Originally posted by johnston
There is a guy doing the same swap to a MK1 on turbosport.

turbosport link


I had just finished reading the thread and came on here


mcerd1 - 7/12/09 at 09:07 PM

so the project is going to be a quantum with an ST150 engine and 6spd box (I'm just trying to keep track)
thats quite a leap from RS4 engined ultima

quote:
Originally posted by scootz
PPS - seen your crane... quite impressive!

its only 21m high, it was going to be 28m, but it weighs 50 tonnes as it is


[Edited on 7/12/09 by mcerd1]

scootz - 7/12/09 at 09:35 PM

Dropped the RS4 heads into Alec at Engine Services... he reckons he'll have the engine back to me in a fortnight

I'd better hurry up and get that kidney sold!

mcerd1 - 8/12/09 at 06:51 AM

yeah you better
mine wasn't cheap and you've got 2x the number of pistons and 4x the number of cams and valves and I put mine back together myself

have you found a home for it yet ?

scootz - 8/12/09 at 12:23 PM

No... not yet - the idea of doing something outrageous with an 80's or 90's VAG coupe is appealing, but I would need to seriously improve my welding skills (or sell the other kidney to pay Woody!).

mcerd1 - 8/12/09 at 12:57 PM

you could stick it in a sierra

or maybe it'd fit in my scimitar

or a quick ebay search come up with these:







scootz - 8/12/09 at 05:15 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mcerd1
you could stick it in a sierra


A Sierra???

You couldn't use a Sierra as the basis for a kit build!

mcerd1 - 8/12/09 at 07:08 PM

quote:
Originally posted by scootz
A Sierra???

You couldn't use a Sierra as the basis for a kit build!


I know that, thats why I'm using a Granada


after you dropped in earlier, I was wondering if the V8 would fit in the back of your fiesta


[Edited on 8/12/09 by mcerd1]

scootz - 8/12/09 at 07:45 PM

Sisters Fiesta!

... and no!

mcerd1 - 8/12/09 at 07:51 PM

well in that case I've got a spare shell with no engine......





its only done 151k and is in a 'used' but nonfuntional condition



-PS I think this thread is in danger of going off topic

[Edited on 8/12/09 by mcerd1]

scootz - 8/12/09 at 09:22 PM

Lol...

PS - Duratec to Type 9 bellhousing for sale... going with the Mazda box!