Thread: Amazon: - Re-gearing an M40 gearbox
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Old Feb 16th, 2020, 20:24   #24
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Originally Posted by Bracpan View Post
Sorry I'm no expert on Ford parts but i think it was the Type 9 box ?
The MX5 box is used in MGB conversions ..
From the internet......

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford...9_transmission

“try gearing it as high as possible first”

No, not as high as possible, the gearing needs to be appropriate for the vehicle and engine.

That’s why a T5 5th gear at .63 is not good for a Volvo. Was explained in the article I posted.
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