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Sierra gearbox swopnorthernmunkie
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May 30, 2007 17:52:32 GMT
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Hi Everyone....iv got hold of a sierra thats gone bodyworkwise,and i want to use the running gear for a kit car......but its a DOHC Efi on an auto box
what would i need to do to swop it over to a manual 5 speed box???
any and all info greatly received....
many thanks
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May 30, 2007 17:58:43 GMT
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First check your kit will accept the DOHC... I get a lot of kit car boys knocking them back cos they need pinto engined cars, but assuming you want the twink you need flywheel starter, clutch and MT75 gearbox from another DOHC. Its possible to use an 18cvh starter/flywheel and a type 9 box too. You also need a prop to suit the box. Sliding centre joint 2 flange for MT75, normal 23 spline ford type for type 9. Might be easier to find a manual donor? just a thought...
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To get a standard A40 this low, you'd have to dig a hole to put it in |
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Sierra gearbox swopnorthernmunkie
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May 30, 2007 18:35:42 GMT
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Thats what i thought.....iv email the manufacturer to see if it will fit and if they do an engine mount kit for the twin cam
I think...as you say...might be easier to find a proper manual 1
shame though.....cos it was just what i needed for the right price and allmost in my home town
anyone know of a 1.6/2lt sierra for sale close to scunthorpe???
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May 30, 2007 20:57:32 GMT
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Yo Phil mate, good to see you on here, about time.
I've spotted a Sierra in Gainsborough but it looks like its been sat for a very long time
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Current Fleet
2006 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16v (Daily)
1990 Autozam Revue 1.5 Auto Canvas Top (Project)
1993 VW Transporter LWB 2.4D (Camper Project)
1994 Skoda Favorit Foreman II Pick Up (Project)
1979 Skoda Estelle 120LS. (Project)
1982 Kip Kompakt 300 Caravan (Project)
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Sierra gearbox swopRobinxr4i
@robinxr4i
Club Retro Rides Member 143
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May 31, 2007 11:48:32 GMT
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First check your kit will accept the DOHC... I get a lot of kit car boys knocking them back cos they need pinto engined cars, but assuming you want the twink you need flywheel starter, clutch and MT75 gearbox from another DOHC. Its possible to use an 18cvh starter/flywheel and a type 9 box too. You also need a prop to suit the box. Sliding centre joint 2 flange for MT75, normal 23 spline ford type for type 9. Might be easier to find a manual donor? just a thought... Plus the kit car boys prefer the pinto cause its more easily tuned. Anyway good sierra are getting hard to find (trust me) mechanical or body work. It best to use the MT75 as its a lot strong than the type 9. Your best bet it to go to the breakers and get a whole gearbox, starter, flywheel and clutch. Should be fairly cheap from a breakers. Either that or find another donor! But if the engine is as good as you reckon, it might be worth keeping it.  |
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Last Edit: May 31, 2007 11:49:39 GMT by Robinxr4i
Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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May 31, 2007 11:55:46 GMT
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It best to use the MT75 as its a lot strong than the type 9. If you're going to upgrade though, there are loads more upgrades / gear kits / spares etc available for the Type 9, and the MT75 is more difficult to rebuild at home. Just a thought! |
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My fleet:
Suzuki GSX-R600Y SRAD with bald, melted tyres
A borrowed Mondeo
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