1.6 Gearbox Change For 1.9?

[hispetdog 0]

my 1.6 gti is due a gearbox rebuild as its pretty shot. i have a 1.9 gti that I have used for parts and was wondering what the difference is with the 2 gearboxes? would it really matter to much if I changed my 1.6 box for my 1.9 box?

 

Thanks

[Goliath 94]

Try a search, the 2 gearboxed have been compared many times.

 

In short it would be fine to swap them over but the 1.9 'box has slightly longer ratio's so you would notice a drop in acceleration but a bit more MPG.

[GLPoomobile 958]

I don't think it would make for a very pleasant driving experience. Would ruin the fun of a 1.6. If you HAD to fit a 1.9 box then my tongue in cheek suggestion would be to install the 1.9 engine with it!

[large 33]

As said. As long as they are both the same type be1 or be3 it would be a straight swap.

[Guest 205dangti]

i thought you could put either a be1 or be3 box on, arent they same as long as youve got the lift for reverse and a new clutch cable? ive got one planned.

[Goliath 94]

i thought you could put either a be1 or be3 box on, arent they same as long as youve got the lift for reverse and a new clutch cable? ive got one planned.

 

Yes you can, but it is only a straight swap if they are the same, like Large said. With the Be1 setup you can fit a Be1 box in place of a Be3 but that is extra work.