Classic gear box sti vs uk turbo

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07 January 2016, 12:04 AM

Robhull

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Classic gear box sti vs uk turbo

What is the best all round box I have got a classic sti short ratio box in the car not very good for motorways should i fit a long ratio box from a uk classic. Car is at 300 hp going to be on the rolling road soon want it doing before then

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07 January 2016, 12:22 AM

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The sti box is stronger than the uk turbo box unless you want to go 6 speed i drove to germany from scotland my sti 5 speed dccd with no problem .

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07 January 2016, 12:27 AM

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Best all round box possibly the 6 speed JDM
I'm running the v7 STI box in my classic,very short ratio and has the extra 6th gear so best of both worlds.