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Old 27 August 2006, 04:39 PM
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Looking at doing a project car running about 550 bhp and 500lbs torque
will the sti 6 speed gearbox take it ?
Old 27 August 2006, 05:28 PM
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I think your going to need something stronger.
Old 27 August 2006, 05:29 PM
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i think the syncros are the weak point, gearset shoudl do but again for how long? is anyones guess...
Old 27 August 2006, 06:57 PM
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does anyone have a rough idea what power they can take from experience ,
i have 1 running at 400bhp and 350lbs torque with no problems
i also heard rcm team ice ran theres at 570 bhp with over 70 drag take offs with no problems.
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Originally Posted by Neilo
i think the syncros are the weak point, gearset shoudl do but again for how long? is anyones guess...

can the syncros be changed for uprated 1,s , are they expensive
Old 29 August 2006, 08:28 PM
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Have a look at TEGSPORT website.
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been on teg cant find anything

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Old 30 August 2006, 04:48 PM
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Theres a dog box on there for about £4500!
Old 30 August 2006, 06:17 PM
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TEG will sell the set for that and then add installation.

AndyF uses a Holinger (sp) and it has survived recent adventures!

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