Hi,

the kit so far has been tested to 600 BHP and 600 fllb's of torque, I am told the Banana is 700 BHP ? if so I cannot guarantee the kit will survive that sort of power with you at the helm.

That said we will test the kit to that kind of level, once done we can release one to you.

cheers
Kev

 

Its certainly in that region Kev when its singing. Worth a try.

 

Hi,

quick re-cap,

Reading the forums, there is now mention of the Subaru hubs failing.

Previously when we were using the PPG kits, the Subaru hub was stronger than the gears so the kit would break first. Now our gears are stronger than the Subaru hub this has become the new ‘weak point’ within the box, bear in mind we are running approx 600 ftlb's.

We are now sorting an uprated syncro hub for testing with our gearkit.

Cheers
Kev

 

Seems to me like Steven is offering you some independant testing. Which I for one would love to see.

I will be in need of uprated gearbox internals in the near future.

PPG break and they respond by constantly reducing the rating
6-speed is heavy and will require me to spend cash changing other components such as prop, linkage, shaft stubs etc etc.

 

Hi,

cannot agree more, PPG's answer to the problem of gear kit failures is to lower the spec on their web site not actually look at why the kits fail and try to sort out a fix, hence we have developed our own.

Already tested to 600/600 the kit is soon to get a very serious test, watch this space.

cheers
Kev

 

A PPG setup sounds good and ofcourse the weight advantage is a plus being it a minor one for people that mostly drive on the roads.

The big disadvantage of the PPG kit IMO is the price which is certainly more exepensive than a proper 6 speed with all shafts, hubs, etc. needed to install them on a GC8.
Don't forget the installation price since most people are not able to install gears themselves and ofcourse the bloody VAT that almost adds 1/5 to the price.

It's a shame that there is nothing in between the OEM 5 speed and spending 2200+ quid for either a PPG setup of 6 speed setup.
Wish there was something that was less expensive and rated at lower specs.

The mass is not going to be running 600+ft/lbs of torque and if they are they do have the $$$ to pay for a new transmission as they have spend at least 6000 quid on the engine and turbo alone.
The mass will be modifying their car in between the 325-425Hp 320-400ft/lbs range and always seem to run into this brick wall that consists of a factory 5 speed that will fail eventually, it's almost guaranteed.

Wouldn't it be more cost effective to produce something that fills this gap as it will reach a much bigger audience ?

 

Hi,

is it me or have you got this thread mixed up with one selling PPG stuff.



cheers Kev

 

I beg your pardon, wrong section.

 

Hi,

gearkit in action with an SC54 Billet on Toyo 888's in the wet.





Mega.

cheers
Kev

 

If your gears kit will be stronger this http://www.par-engineering.com/secti...ru&sectionid=2 it will very very cool
test on the car near the 700bhp spring I had two reasons to come to England p s Greetings from Moscow

 

Where can I find more info on these sequentials? Do Elite do a sequential for Skyline GTR's? RB26DETT

If not, are they interested in doing one

Adam

 

Has anybody who bought one of these kits got any feedback?

 

ok so it's one year on how are these gear kits holding out yet? any failures? and independant feedback?

 

Hi,

no failures at all, we also now have an alternative which is the Albins kits from Australia, very good product, tested in house at 600BHP with no issues at all, drive spot on and are very quiet, just a slight hum to let you know there is something special in there.

Priced at £2295.00 + vat

cheers
Kev

 

Do these kits have to be fitted to a later gearbox? I have a 1996 TY752VB4AA gearbox in mine at the minute which is making some dreadful noises!!

If they do could you give me a price for a built box?

Thanks
Wayne

 

Hi,

both kits have to be built into the later "8" bolt casings.

We can supply a kit built into a later case for £2895.00 exchange.

All prices + vat

cheers
Kev

 

Hi Kev can i ask you why you have changed to the Albins kit.

 

Cheers Kev, out of curiosity what are the gear ratios of this ? Are we talking short RA gearing, Standard five speed gearing or the longer gearing like the UK cars/P1 etc?

 

Hi,

we have not changed and are running both kits, gives people a choice.

cheers
Kev

 

Just to say i have your gearsets and running nearly 500bhp in a sti ra, cant fault it

 

I really hate my 6 speed after having a PPG 5 speed, any ideas on how long the gearing is compared to a PPG 5 speed

Seriously thinking of selling my 6 speed for one of these gear sets

 

Hi,

the ratios are as follows....

1st.......3.08
2nd......1.94
3rd.......1.36
4th.......0.97
5th.......0.735

Hope the above helps.

cheers
Kev

 

I take it these later casings will still bolt onto my engine. Do you always have these in stock?

Wayne

 

Hi, thats two yes's.

cheers
Kev

 

Hi,

broke the casing on our drag cars dog box last outing.

We were off to Santa pod Sunday 18th for the jap show final with no dog box ready we had to fit one of our stock syncro gearbox's to the car, not knowing the upper power limit it was a bit of a gamble, but it worked.

9.48 standing 1/4 with a terminal speed of 152 MPH, this gave us 2nd place in championship even after missing 3 rounds.

Great test for our gear kit which showed no problems dealing with the 642 BHP on tap and being launched many times, as we pipped the magic 150 mark next year we have to have a parachute.

cheers
Kev

 

Good stuff

 

Nice, was this with the Albins gearkit?

 

Any independant testing carried out yet...Steven's offer seems like a fair one,, particularly given his history with gearboxes

 

Hi,

yes it was, stunning box, held up to the punishment nicely.

Lots of testing being done with these box's loads out there in high power applications without issue.

In answer to the last post by trails Stephen doesn't need one now he is running a sequential Modena box, little more expensive than our kit though.

cheers
Kev