ppg or 6 speed box?
24 March 2007, 04:39 PM
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ppg or 6 speed box?
Hi
Im looking to buy one of these from api,not sure which one yet tho.
The question is has anyone had one of api helical cut ppg boxes fitted?if so what are they like.
my car is a 2001 bugeye wagon 2.5L 395 bhp,420 torgue
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Dannytwo
Im looking to buy one of these from api,not sure which one yet tho.
The question is has anyone had one of api helical cut ppg boxes fitted?if so what are they like.
my car is a 2001 bugeye wagon 2.5L 395 bhp,420 torgue
Cheers
Dannytwo
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I'm amazed your gearbox lasted the power run with that torque!
Although the PPG is helical it does have a slight whine to it, hence "semi helical" but remember the PPG is only gears 1-4 so OE 5th will be nice and quiet on the motorway but you have to remember to drop a cog when nailing it.
The 6 speed, be it uk or JDM you will be constantly be stirring the gearbox 1-4, but it is the cheaper option - also with a JDM you'll need a matching rear diff.
Although the PPG is helical it does have a slight whine to it, hence "semi helical" but remember the PPG is only gears 1-4 so OE 5th will be nice and quiet on the motorway but you have to remember to drop a cog when nailing it.
The 6 speed, be it uk or JDM you will be constantly be stirring the gearbox 1-4, but it is the cheaper option - also with a JDM you'll need a matching rear diff.
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25 March 2007, 09:34 PM
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i had a classic shaped impreza with RA gearing !! i managed to blow that gearbox up so i then added the cheaper 6 speed JDM gearbox . after fitting my car lost its visciuos <spelling> pull ?? how can a car accelerate so madly thru 1st to 4th then add a 6 speed box and loose it all ?? from my experience fitting a 6 speed box on a well modded car with 5 speed is a step back !!
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