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Old 03 September 2008, 07:52 PM
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hi, looking for help, was driving bk from wales last wk end wen 3rd gear decided to explode on me, wud like to no where the best place to get a gear box from?

Spec - 97 UK spec running 330 bhp/330 torque

i only use the car @ the wk ends

any advice/help or suggestions wud be greatful

Thanks
Old 05 September 2008, 12:55 PM
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API? They just rebuilt mine.
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API? They just rebuilt mine.
Whats the kind of cost of a rebuild ?
Old 05 September 2008, 10:58 PM
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expensive
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3rd went on my classic, scoobyclinic fixed with new clutch for just over 1k
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You can pick up a secondhand box in good nick for anywhere around £250.

Have a look in the FS section, place a thread in the 'wanted' section and try ebay.

If you want something stronger you will be looking at around £1500 for a 6 speed or a fair bit more for PPG.
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tbh at that power your gonna kill a standard box unless yoru carefull, 330ftlb is right at the upper limit of a uk box, only real option to keep it for any length of time is 6 speed or ppg
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Originally Posted by Tidgy
tbh at that power your gonna kill a standard box unless yoru carefull, 330ftlb is right at the upper limit of a uk box, only real option to keep it for any length of time is 6 speed or ppg
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Originally Posted by 172sport
expensive

Is that a guess or are you doing my quotes for me these days?
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