Which Gearbox For My Gti6

[damo 17 2 Cars]

Hi,

 

I have a 1991 phase 2 CTI with a 1.9 engine fitted. It has the 1.6 fly wheel and gear box.

 

I now have a gti6 engine and 6 speed box to fit.

 

So my first question on what will proberly be many -

 

What box is recommended for my gti 6 conversion ?

 

1. gti 6 6 speed

2. 1.6 gti be 3 box

3. turbo diesel be 3 box

 

I was thinking the 1.6 be3 box but if this is right what about fitting it to the gti6 engine. Could I use the GTI6 flywheel/clutch etc.

 

Cheers damo.

Edited August 24, 2010 by damo

[Anthony 1,003]

Choice of gearbox is somewhat of a personal preference - I personally hate the lack of steering lock on a 6-speed, but some others seem to get on with it just fine. Equally, I find a 1.6 'box fine on the motorway, whereas others hate them.

 

Using a 1.6 gearbox on a GTi-6 engine is simple, and has been covered plenty of times in the past - GTi-6 flywheel, 1.9 Mi16 clutch, and 1.6 BE3 gearbox.

 

PS. I certainly wouldn't run a TD gearbox on a GTi-6 engine! It will likely feel underwhelming in the extreme.

[Hairy Fanjita 0]

Some other options you could consider are the Xsara VTS box and also the Mi16 gearbox, which would provide less issues with steering lock whilst still retaining good acceleration and a reasonable top end (around 140+).

[pugpete1108 62 1 Cars]

i've just gone from a 1.6 to a vts box and it feels very similar in first and second but does not run out top end (well as far as i have dared try)

 

not too hard to fit seeing as i went from a be1 setup too