scootz
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| posted on 7/12/09 at 06:15 PM |
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MX5 Box to Duratec
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!
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mcerd1
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| posted on 7/12/09 at 06:21 PM |
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you trying to save money on a bellhousing or do you just want a 6 speed box ? 
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Stuart_B
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| posted on 7/12/09 at 06:22 PM |
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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
black mk indy, 1.6pinto on cbr600 bike carb's.
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Stuart_B
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| posted on 7/12/09 at 06:25 PM |
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found it,
 
Description
i can not rember where i got it from, but hope it helps a bit.
stuart
black mk indy, 1.6pinto on cbr600 bike carb's.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 7/12/09 at 06:31 PM |
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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.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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scootz
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| posted on 7/12/09 at 06:59 PM |
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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!
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johnston
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| posted on 7/12/09 at 07:16 PM |
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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 
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scootz
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| posted on 7/12/09 at 07:43 PM |
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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
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mcerd1
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| posted on 7/12/09 at 09:07 PM |
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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]
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scootz
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| posted on 7/12/09 at 09:35 PM |
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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! 
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mcerd1
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| posted on 8/12/09 at 06:51 AM |
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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 ?
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scootz
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| posted on 8/12/09 at 12:23 PM |
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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!).
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mcerd1
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| posted on 8/12/09 at 12:57 PM |
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you could stick it in a sierra
or maybe it'd fit in my scimitar
or a quick ebay search come up with these:
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scootz
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| posted on 8/12/09 at 05:15 PM |
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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!
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mcerd1
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| posted on 8/12/09 at 07:08 PM |
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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
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scootz
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| posted on 8/12/09 at 07:45 PM |
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Sisters Fiesta!
... and no!
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mcerd1
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| posted on 8/12/09 at 07:51 PM |
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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]
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scootz
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| posted on 8/12/09 at 09:22 PM |
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Lol...
PS - Duratec to Type 9 bellhousing for sale... going with the Mazda box!
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