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As in title, I have had a really good search and can't find the info I need..
Firstly, does anyone know if this is possible, I.e, will the GTi6 box fit in the first place?
Secondly, I assume I will have to change the final drive to one off a diesel to get the revs down (ideal would be just under 2k RPM at 70MPH)
Just messing with ideas at the moment, this would be a project for when I change the clutch.
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Iirc yes it will fit and yes the ratios are horribly wrong as the 6 goes 2k further up the rev guage?
I think the top speed wohld have been like 90 if you keep the gears
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Why can't I use the final drive from a HDi box?
Is it as simple as it won't fit or am I missing the point here?
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The 6 F/D is longer than the hdi one IIRC.
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Yea, a 6 speed hdi box, but its a ball ache to fit it and get everything working.
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A lad over on TDOCUK fitted a 6 box to an XUD, think top speed is 105
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Bet it accelerates like the clappers though!
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Doubt it, you'd probably spend more time changing gear than in gear lol
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Then theres changing the steering rack aswell
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