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valley_boy33
03-04-2008, 10:32 PM
hey i need help understanding this gearbox propblem. my old 1.6 gearbox for my XS blew the other week and since im low on funds the garage hooked me up wiv a 1.1 or a 1.4 gearbox from the scrappy. wuld this be bad for the gearbox as the power is way above the standard 1.1 output. or wuld i b ok in the long run????
titch
04-04-2008, 04:13 AM
I had a choice between the 2 as well, and i've been told to go for a 1.1 box mate. :)
1.1 box will be fine, i ran one oin my 1.4 xsi and 16v with no probs.
loudandproud205
04-04-2008, 08:46 AM
they all work fine, it depends what you want from gearbox as the ratio's are different between them, and 1.4 is longer than 1.1
valley_boy33
04-04-2008, 02:21 PM
thanx for the help. just had the car back wiv a 1.1 gearbox and it really quick off the mark now. onli goes too 105 now instead of 120 but who cares lol.
titch
04-04-2008, 06:02 PM
Sounds like its fun then. :D
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