Where would you buy / sell a 6-speed Caterham gearbox
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Thanks guys, I had a look around BC but couldn't find any recent for sale ads.
My car seems almost set up for sprinting - it has the 3.92 diff and a 6-speed box. The car really does accelerates like nothing else!
I feel a bit shameful to say it out loud, but I'm finding that it doesn't really suit my driving style. I use it more for a lazy summer evening blat - the engine is pulling 175bhp with decent torque and the set up encourages a more of a full-on attack mode on every drive. Plus I'd like longer legs for more distance touring.
So I'm considering swapping out for a good condition 5 speed box - on one hand it does seems a retrograde step, anyone done it?
The 6-speed box itself from was Road and Race Transmissions and only has a few thousand miles on it I think - I'll have to check the paperwork. Was just keen to see if there was much of a market. If not I'll invest some money in tracking down a 3.1 touring diff instead.
My car seems almost set up for sprinting - it has the 3.92 diff and a 6-speed box. The car really does accelerates like nothing else!
I feel a bit shameful to say it out loud, but I'm finding that it doesn't really suit my driving style. I use it more for a lazy summer evening blat - the engine is pulling 175bhp with decent torque and the set up encourages a more of a full-on attack mode on every drive. Plus I'd like longer legs for more distance touring.
So I'm considering swapping out for a good condition 5 speed box - on one hand it does seems a retrograde step, anyone done it?
The 6-speed box itself from was Road and Race Transmissions and only has a few thousand miles on it I think - I'll have to check the paperwork. Was just keen to see if there was much of a market. If not I'll invest some money in tracking down a 3.1 touring diff instead.
The 6 speed gearbox install/option from Caterham would normally be fitted with a 3.62 diff ... 3.92 is going to be ballistic off the mark but tiresome if touring. My 6sp/3.62 combination is bad enough and I intend to fit a 3.38 (Sierra diesel) diff to bring the revs down a little because of the mixed driving I do.
However ... get on track and the 6sp/3.62 combination is brilliant.
However ... get on track and the 6sp/3.62 combination is brilliant.
Matt UK said:
Thanks guys, I had a look around BC but couldn't find any recent for sale ads.
My car seems almost set up for sprinting - it has the 3.92 diff and a 6-speed box. The car really does accelerates like nothing else!
I feel a bit shameful to say it out loud, but I'm finding that it doesn't really suit my driving style. I use it more for a lazy summer evening blat - the engine is pulling 175bhp with decent torque and the set up encourages a more of a full-on attack mode on every drive. Plus I'd like longer legs for more distance touring.
So I'm considering swapping out for a good condition 5 speed box - on one hand it does seems a retrograde step, anyone done it?
The 6-speed box itself from was Road and Race Transmissions and only has a few thousand miles on it I think - I'll have to check the paperwork. Was just keen to see if there was much of a market. If not I'll invest some money in tracking down a 3.1 touring diff instead.
my 5sp box is coming out to be replaced by the 6.... so i will have that left over.. so let me know if you want it cheap.My car seems almost set up for sprinting - it has the 3.92 diff and a 6-speed box. The car really does accelerates like nothing else!
I feel a bit shameful to say it out loud, but I'm finding that it doesn't really suit my driving style. I use it more for a lazy summer evening blat - the engine is pulling 175bhp with decent torque and the set up encourages a more of a full-on attack mode on every drive. Plus I'd like longer legs for more distance touring.
So I'm considering swapping out for a good condition 5 speed box - on one hand it does seems a retrograde step, anyone done it?
The 6-speed box itself from was Road and Race Transmissions and only has a few thousand miles on it I think - I'll have to check the paperwork. Was just keen to see if there was much of a market. If not I'll invest some money in tracking down a 3.1 touring diff instead.
Its in Essex, near Stansted airport
kitcat7 said:
So, out of interest, what would a brand new, never been installed, 6 speed for a Duruatec be worth?
http://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/product.php?id_prod...Edited by DCL on Wednesday 24th April 22:30
[quote=Matt UK]
So I'm considering swapping out for a good condition 5 speed box - on one hand it does seems a retrograde step, anyone done it?
Standard 5 speed box is awful compared to the 6 speed. First is miles too low and overdrive 5th too high.
modified ones with decent ratios are are fine.
So I'm considering swapping out for a good condition 5 speed box - on one hand it does seems a retrograde step, anyone done it?
Standard 5 speed box is awful compared to the 6 speed. First is miles too low and overdrive 5th too high.
modified ones with decent ratios are are fine.
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