5 spd plus diff

Post by **Bazboy** » 18 Aug 2008 06:33 pm

Hey guys, i guess its time i got off my ass and sorted out a 5 spd for my car, im not entirely sure on my diff ratio so will go and check later when im not so tired lol. but if some one has a 5 spd and diff then that would be cool, so any ways im looking for a 5 speed box and maybe a diff depending on what people have, dunno as of a price i can afford yet but would anyone be willing for a part exchange lol.

Cheers Dan

Post by **petefarrell360** » 18 Aug 2008 10:45 pm

I can get hold of a 5 speed gearbox and diff from a 1.7 340 if I'm quick! I don't really have the time to pull it before the car goes, but it's a shame to let such items get weighed in. Let me know if you're keen asap.

Pete

Post by **Bazboy** » 19 Aug 2008 01:48 am

Cheers for the offer but i dont think a 5 spd from a 1.7 would work on mine as its a 1.4, shame as i really want a 5 spd as high speeds in 4 spd are impossible lol.

Post by **filthyjohn** » 19 Aug 2008 09:13 am

If you get the 1.7 one I'd be happy to swap it for my spare 3.82 transaxle. I fancy longer gearing...

Post by **SteveP** » 19 Aug 2008 12:54 pm

I wouldn't recommend a 340 1.4 with the 3.64 diff, go for the 3.82 box, the ratios are faaaar better suited for the small engine.

Post by **Bazboy** » 19 Aug 2008 02:05 pm

Cheers guys for all the info but gear boxes arent my speciality and im a little confused now lol can some one explain things a little better? Jon sounds like a plan but dunno when would be a good time to meet as you are up north and im way down south lol

Cheers Dan

Post by **Chris_C** » 19 Aug 2008 02:18 pm

3.82 == late 1.4 5 speed. That is what you want, and what John is offering, so *if* Pete can get teh 1.7 (which is a fair ask, it's not a 15min job...) then the mass swapping debarcle would be ideal for you.

John, which you thinking of putting a 3.64 in?

Post by **filthyjohn** » 20 Aug 2008 07:41 am

The 340 when I get round to arranging some m0ar P0wah. God knows when that will be, can't find any donor cars. My box has been pretty empty of oil for a long time, and I can't get the filler plug out to do anything about it.
Got to point out, the one I'm offering as a swap is a good condition 60k miler that I pulled from the knacker I just scrapped.

Post by **petefarrell360** » 21 Aug 2008 11:31 pm

Just to update everyone, sadly I couldn't get the gearbox and diff. Time was tight and it was already on the ground with no wheels when I got to it. I got what I could of any use otherwise. If anyone is ever desperate for a brand new throttle cable for a 1.7 then I have one! I'll keep my eyes open otherwise though.

Cheers,

Pete

Post by **Bazboy** » 21 Aug 2008 11:32 pm

Cheers Pete, was gonna update on this one but i suddenly have new problems lol, prop-shaft related so ive been a bit distracted with that.

Dan

Post by **petefarrell360** » 21 Aug 2008 11:53 pm

Doh! Just read about your prop fun! Hope you get it sorted.

Pete

Post by **kaos** » 22 Aug 2008 06:43 pm

SteveP wrote:I wouldn't recommend a 340 1.4 with the 3.64 diff, go for the 3.82 box, the ratios are faaaar better suited for the small engine.

I have that diff in mine. and find it perfect for speed! and my 1.4 was rather quicker than my current 1.6 16v escort!

Post by **Jason B** » 22 Aug 2008 06:56 pm

depends if you think of "quick" as acceleration or top speed. A 3.82:1 will invariably accelerate better (ignoring gear change points) than a 3.64:1. tbh I wouldn't want a stock 1.4 over a ton anyway, I can't think of anything more crap than "I got my license revoked in a 1.4 340".

Post by **SteveP** » 22 Aug 2008 10:23 pm

I hated the 3.64 in the 1.4. Compared to being in 1.4's with the 3.82 they felt terribly slow in every gear, and only being a 4 speed as opposed to the 5 speed meant the top speed was slower too... although it'd still do a ton at a push

It'd be worth doing the swap to a 3.82 for just the better in gear acceleration, nevermind the added benefits of an extra gear!