Engines and greaboxes

[kitted-out]

Can anyone tell me where i can find info on what FWD engines can be bolted up to RWD gearboxes and what parts are involved.

[JonLeeper]

Try this link, www.ppcmag.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=32 , if he can do it so can anyone else!?!

JonL

[JonLeeper]

Try this link, www.ppcmag.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=32 , if he can do it so can anyone else!?!

JonL

[JenkinsComp]

Vauxhall XE 16v can be mounted to a Ford Type 9 (Sierra) using a bellhousing from Caterham or Westfield. Or you could just use an Opel Manta 5 speed.

K Series was used by Caterham, again, speak to their parts dept for a bellhousing.

I have seen Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 engines used in Sylva Striker kit cars, using Ford Type 9 gearbox also, but not sur about bellhousings.

Ford Zetec bolts straight up to Type 9 or MT75 I think

[Incorrigible]

Anything can bolt to anything if you use a bellhousing conversion plate

Obviously made easier if the appropriate clutch friction plate for the gearbox is the same diameter as the pressure plate for the engine

[bimbleuk]

Don't forget the Toyota 4AGE in 16V or 20V both easily mated to a type 9 GBX. The 20Vs come with individual throttle bodies saving £100s on the induction mods.

There are also Toyota RWD boxes which can be used with them instead.