Black Cat
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| posted on 12/7/11 at 12:46 PM |
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Type 9 v MT75 Gearbox
Ladies & Gentlemen,
I have a type 9 gearbox with a 2L Zetec engine fitted in my Tiger Avon. Recently had a problem with the gearbox, and looks like it may need to be
rebuilt.
Firstly, where is the best place in or around Ipswich to get it rebuilt at a reasonable cost, and what should I expect to pay?
Secondly, if I replaced it with the MT75 gearbox, is it a straight swap or will I have to make any modifications?
Lastly, who is the best supplier for a reconditioned type 9 box, or if it’s a straight swap the MT75 gearbox?
Many thanks
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neilp1
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| posted on 12/7/11 at 02:27 PM |
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I don't think an MT75 fits in the tunnel without mods.
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laptoprob
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| posted on 12/7/11 at 03:20 PM |
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Neil,
as Black Cat says you will have some extensive work to get the MT75 box in there mate.
Better of going for a rebuild as it should only cost circa 200 quid.
Rob.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajlF4nWJtGA
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 12/7/11 at 03:41 PM |
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Is this "an opportunity" to get an uprated Type 9 box?
You might as well look at the prices at BGH - at least you'll get a more usable set
of gear ratios.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 12/7/11 at 06:28 PM |
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Another vote for a BGH box, well worth the cost and one of the best mods I've done to my car!
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 12/7/11 at 06:41 PM |
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IIRC the output shaft fitting is different on the MT75 so would need to modify propshaft as well.
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perksy
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| posted on 12/7/11 at 07:05 PM |
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TBH i Think fitting a BGH type 9 box is the best Mod i ever did on mine
Just Made it so nice to drive...
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Black Cat
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| posted on 14/7/11 at 12:26 PM |
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Many thanks for your comments and advice gentlemen.
Went to the BGH website and had a look at their prices and was very tempted, but have opted for a rebuild of my current box for the time being, which
will be about a quarter of the price.
But will definitely be looking at of those in the future.
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