RA Dunk

anybody here tell me what the MY96 box in a STI-RA is rated for in ft/lb and BHP, also could it take a PPG kit with UK 5th gear if needed? spoke to someone who said as it was phase 1 it couldent be done

911

A guess: 380 lbft of torque with good oil and good condition parts and good treatment.
PPG I'm sure will fit and also the taller 5th; ask David at Welcome to the API website

RA Dunk

cheers m8, did hear with it being a phase box 1 it wasnt strong enough for the PPG kit

just looking for as much info as i can get as im about to buy a RA, dont want to make the same mistake i did with my turbo and buy someting not up to the job so to speak

WUZ

iTrader: (14)

You weren't told the Phase 1 box wasn't strong enough.....you were told the Phase 2 box was stronger than a Phase 1 as it flexes less, etc

Glad to see that your getting the correct base car for your project. Good luck!

Russell

911

Wuz is dead right. TY 752 = early boxes to about 1997/8 I think.
TY 754 are the V5 onwards with 8 bolt mounting cases and are deemed stiffer thus more suitable for conversion/reliability.

Mongo

Is there any way to stiffen the box? Clamping it togeather etc?

RA Dunk

anybody?

911

No.
If that were the case then everyone would know the trick.

The difference I feel is not massive between the boxes. I hav e stock V3 in the garage from the car and looking at my Type R (TY 754) the main case looks much the same. Things are just a bit better as the cars were developed over time.

A friend hillclimbs his 420 bhp/380 lbft RA on a stock TY 752 with hillclimb slicks (really sticky) and all is well.

RA Dunk

cheers for your replies m8, mucho helpfull

Mongo

Ooh thats nice and reassuring