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REGGY5GT
29-12-2011, 22:47
As title really, im running the standard gt box atm so whatever fits the c1j will fit the b18ft, Im after a better ratio box for better cruising at 60mph but also want it to handle around 250 bhp, any advice??

SCHWARTZ
29-12-2011, 23:53
The Volvo gearbox is supposed to be strong also has a slightly longer drops the rpm by about 200ish. Can also just pop the metal case off the jb3 and put the longer 5th in from the Volvo.

HAndy
30-12-2011, 10:16
yes the kango box will fit, pretty sure its a jc5 variant, 215mm clutch/flywheel(not sure of the flywhhel pattern) you will need to move the bolt locators that align the box to engine, and the same with the gtt starter motor,also the speedo/signal from the gtt dash pob wont work either , but the kango box will be stronger than the volvo and have a better top end speed, had heard rumours of 150+mph on clio 16v's if your brave enough to take it that far:Dbut you will loose out on acceleration in the lower gears:( but if your aiming for 250bhp+ then might be okay:) they are quite cheap to buy also;)

running the turbo diesel box on mine from a laguna,its held so far, great for cruising at 70mph (2600rpm) :laugh:lower gears are not to bad either :)

HAndy
30-12-2011, 10:27
just to add when my 5 was on the rolling road in fourth gear at 6600rpm / 121mph, so more than possible to 150 in fifth gear:) have'nt pushed it that hard yet ,got steering issues im sorting out at the mo:(

SCHWARTZ
01-01-2012, 12:20
What Laguna is the box from handy? Is it the older shape? Does it have an electronic Speedo pick up?

r5_scotty
25-03-2012, 19:16
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HAndy
25-03-2012, 20:06
What Laguna is the box from handy? Is it the older shape? Does it have an electronic Speedo pick up?


it is the older shape 5 speed, speedo is wheel /sensor driven not from the diff/ gearbox casing,but either gearbox will fit straight on, just need to sort out the speedo .