hi all, does anybody got the dimmesions off a mx5 mk1 1.6 gearbox?

or know if it fits in a mk indy tunnel without modifaction?

cheers

stuart

A while ago, i had posted the dimensions to a fellow locostbuilder.

Do a search

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/MX5%20Gearbox%20dimensions.JPG



[Edited on 19/1/10 by l0rd]

cheers l0rd, just making sure that was the correct one for a mk1 1.6.

stuart

the dimensions are exactly the same with the 1.8 version which i have for sale

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=122089

original thread

Just a quick bit of related advice, try not to get the very early box as it only has a single syncro between 1st and 2nd. Blipping the throttle to smooth out the change is very rewarding mind you.

I had to cut some alloy off my MK1 MX5 gearbox

There's a really big 'chunk' on the tail end of the gearbox which takes two very long M10'ish bolts that attach the gearbox directly to the X-frame chassis.

I cut this ALL off to get it into the transmission tunnel on my Stuart Taylor chassis. It's still quite tight - less than 10mm clearance in place. It's caused no problems so far and I've done about 7000 miles since completing the car.

thanks all, once i get soem time off work, i will messure up and see if the engine and box will fit.

stuart