Ford Gearbox experience
03-30-2009, 06:33 AM
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Ford Gearbox experience
Sorry for using the F word Confused
Anyway, Im planning on not using a T-50 in the skid car, was going to get the fensport 4ag to ford type-9 bellhousing which was been very sucessful on the Rally scene.
But now that I live in Australia ive found out that the type-9 (sierra 5 speed) is not available here, but they do have a massive amount of cheap type-5 boxes as found in the sierra cosworth & the aussie V6/V8s, or there is an older type-5 4 speed from the cortinas, escorts etc.
Does anybody know is the type 5 bolts up the same as the type 9 as in is the bellhousing adaptor any good & is the clutch from the 9 kit of any use, if not what clutch is required.
Or is there any other conversion bell available?
Cheers Guys

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03-30-2009, 05:59 PM
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Ford Gearbox experience
RS2000 4 speed gearbox will fit the Fensport (RM sport) bellhousing. Type 9 will also fit but the gearchange isn't quite as nice as the 4 speed and the 4 speed ratios are better IMHO.
I use a standard AE86 type clutch cover with a MGB clutch plate (200mm) AE86 release bearing with the carrier bored out to suit the type 9
You will need to change the spigot bearing in the end of the crank also.
A gearbox mount is easily fabricated using the AE86 mount modded to use the ford rubber. Then it's just the propshaft. If you use the 4 speed gearbox no mods to the gearbox tunnel are needed, the 5 speed 'box is just a little too long for the original gear lever hole. hth, TC

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03-30-2009, 07:48 PM
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Ford Gearbox experience
Thanks man, so the 4 speed is a go, anyone got info on the type 5 cossie box? must be tough as nails behind the V8s over here

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03-30-2009, 08:00 PM
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It should be possible to confirm fitment of all Ford 'boxes here, about half way down the page on the left titled "General Transmission Guides"

http://www.burtonpower.com/technical_1/t..._info.aspx

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