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Feb 11th, 2020, 09:13 | #1 |
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Re-gearing an M40 gearbox
Through ownership of another make of car I'm aware that some gearbox specialists can replace the gears in the box to owner requirements. Has anyone ever done this on an Amazon?
Would be nice to spread the gearing to give an overdrive on 4th without having to search for an M41. |
Feb 11th, 2020, 21:14 | #2 |
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Not a good idea and would be detrimental to your driving experience. You call yourself P1800Ray but what car are we talking about here?
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Feb 11th, 2020, 22:34 | #3 |
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Hi Derek, my P1800 has overdrive, this was referring to my Amazon (without OD).
Just a thought. |
Feb 11th, 2020, 23:31 | #4 |
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Hi
I have never heard of this you would need a complete new gear set all gear boxes i have come across have 4th gear as a ratio of 1 to 1 you could swap out the diff for a lower ratio this would make the revs drop in all gears the cost slower of the line so no tyre smoking possible |
Feb 12th, 2020, 08:29 | #5 |
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Henry 😂
Road and Race do it for Caterham 7s so I just wondered - I called them, they’re not interested. I have officially abandoned this seemingly mad idea 😁 |
Feb 12th, 2020, 10:09 | #6 |
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Hi
https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=303459 have a look it seams to be about the going rate |
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