Chris Wilson Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Just seen this, (nothing to do with me, BTW), make a good conversion for someone: http://www.racecarsdirect.com/viewlisting.php?view=5527 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 If only I had that kind of cash Chris. Sounds like a great box, but aren't full conversions being done around the £3k mark all in so this may be a little pricey? Also, it states that it can take "over 450bhp" but don't the standard 6 speeds take that and the rest anyway? Can't seen any other major benefits except the weight. What are the benefits of such a box in your eyes mate? If people are willing to pay £5k they'd want to know. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Um... it's a sequential 'box mate, google is your friend Rather a lot of advantages TBH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 There's my technical knowledge on show for you! I've have a google. Thanks Gaz. Greg EDIT: On the basis of the below, and Gaz's comments, yes, I want one! Apologies for my ignorance. http://auto.howstuffworks.com/sequential-gearbox1.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 That is cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Nice, would be great for track, dont they wine a little though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steb9780 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Nice, would be great for track, dont they wine a little though Yep just a bit, but who cares. I love the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 Nice, would be great for track, dont they wine a little though I am unsure of their drinking habits but for sure they aren't built for the road and can be noisy. Interchangeable ratios, sequential change (although that's a bit overateted, IMO), and low transmission losses make it a great box with a good pedigree. Just cos the six speed Getrag will survive extra torque doesn't mean it was designed for it, and their ludicrous gear ratios for out and out performance usage make them a big compromise. I would have bought it for my Skyline projects, but have gone a different and hopefully cheaper route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steb9780 Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I am sure Martin Hadland has put one of these in his newly built Cosworth. His old car used to do have a thrombo after a few hard launches. So I believe when he did the spec. for his new build, a Skyline Hollinger was one of the first things on his list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I am sure Martin Hadland has put one of these in his newly built Cosworth. His old car used to do have a thrombo after a few hard launches. So I believe when he did the spec. for his new build, a Skyline Hollinger was one of the first things on his list. I cant wait to see his new car in action.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steb9780 Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I cant wait to see his new car in action.. Yep I have seen some of his dyno runs, he's making something like 70hp more using about 7 psi less. Or something to those extents. Making more power using less boost right across the gears. I believe he has used some real trick bits for his new engine. I'll try and dig them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steb9780 Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Sorry I stand corrected it's an OS Giken box for a Skyline they are using on that Escort Cosworth, just looked on the Reyland site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steb9780 Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Here's some pics of it built now Jamie http://www.rovertech.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=56550&highlight=reyland http://www.rovertech.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=62698&highlight=reyland Quite a bit on the second page of this about the bits he'll disclose on the engine http://www.rovertech.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=41269&highlight=reyland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Awesome... i think he will kick arse next year, also lee's 3door looks vey nice, i plan on getting another 3dr soon as my next project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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