pug205rally 1 Posted August 20, 2006 I see the 205 challenge boys can buy a gear kit to change 3rd, 4th and 5th to a closer ratio and it appears to be based on a 106 box. As ever cash is tight and looking to have a bash on the cheap. Anyone know what box can be used and done it for themselves. Done a quick search and can't see anything obvious, apologies of covered elsewhere Ta for response Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 191 Posted August 20, 2006 106 (MA) gears can't be used in the 205 (BE) gearbox. I don't know where that was postedm, but it's caused alot of confusion. Arguably the best combination for competition, is 1.9 gear ratios, with the Mi16 4.42 final drive, or the 4.8 from certain vans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fangoria Posted August 20, 2006 i use 1st and 2nd out of a 1.6 box, 3rd and 4th from a MI16 and 5th from a 1.6 box, used the MI16 cwp too so its a 4.4 and i've fitted a tran x diff, good set up for my road rally car Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arry 0 Posted August 20, 2006 You are WELCOME to my gearbox, which will be coming off in a few weeks - it's so short the car hits 90mph at 6100rpm ish one thing I will say, it's also coming off because I have a problem selecting gear when it gets hot, but I think I've narrowed that down to the clutch being completely knackered now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fangoria Posted August 20, 2006 thats probably a 4.8 then isn't it cos mine revs on 6100rpm at about 100mph Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arry 0 Posted August 20, 2006 thats probably a 4.8 then isn't it cos mine revs on 6100rpm at about 100mph No idea what it is or what it's components are - it was put on by the previous owner. Personally I don't like it, it's truly annoying for motorway use Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fangoria Posted August 20, 2006 yes i know mine is in a road rally car and driving to events on the motorway etc is a nightmare!! good in the lanes though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 191 Posted August 20, 2006 i use 1st and 2nd out of a 1.6 box, 3rd and 4th from a MI16 and 5th from a 1.6 box, used the MI16 cwp too so its a 4.4 and i've fitted a tran x diff, good set up for my road rally car That doesn't make a very close ratio box? 1st to 2nd drops 3526rpm 2nd to 3rd drops 2565rpm 3rd to 4th drops 2000rpm 4th to 5th drops 792rpm And first would be frustratingly short, topping out at 32.2mph at 7000rpm. The 1.9 gears with Mi16 final drive give: 1st to 2nd drops 2932rpm 2nd to 3rd drops 2119rpm 3rd to 4th drops 1712rpm 4th to 5th drops 1527rpm With a tallish first for good launching, topping out at 36.5mph at 7000rpm. (On 195/50/15 tyres) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fangoria Posted August 22, 2006 i don't know about the ratios but a few challenge boys have got the same box as me which is why i bought a MI16 and built a box, works well for road rallying anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest clarky205 Posted September 6, 2006 Any idea which vans had the 4.8 final drive? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianthemagical 1 Posted September 6, 2006 i'm not sure on this but as his names 205rally i would assume he had a 205 rally which as far as know is about 1.4 or something (if it isn't the 1.9 rally). if it is the smaller engine then according to haynes there was only 1.6 and 1.9 xu's in the 205. this would lead me to belive that it was a tu and therefore had an ma box. this is drawing on the assumption that the thread was placed in the wrong section of the forum. although that might all be wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
