Yes its that time again

I want to find out what the people of ausmini think about gearboxes

so what type of gearbox do you have in your car?
What do you think of it?
What diff ratio do you use?


and has anyone tried or have used a 5 speed mini box ?

Thanks

Mk2 Cooper S remote box, Hardy Spicer U/Js, 3.647:1 diff in my 1360.

My 1412 stroker motor is on a rodchange box with new S gears and a 3.44 diff. However I'm about to stick it all into a remote box, with Hardy Spicer outputs. So it will drop into my car as a spare, if needed.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

one that works

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My Fav is an 18 speed Road Ranger

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Remote three synchro Mk1 Cooper S fitted with sc/cr gearset, 3.4 diff, 10 inch wheels.

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Slide
1965 Mini Van (1360)
1970 Mk2 Cooper S (1310)
1978 Rover SD1 V8 (4.6)
1996 Land Rover Discovery V8 (4.0)

Just one that doesn't pop out of gear everytime you go below 2000rpm suits me just fine

When it comes to unis, Doc, is there any reason you've stuck with the Hardy Spicers over the others? Is it just convenience or is it more than that?

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"I'm sorry, but a lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part!"

Mark 1 S 3 synchro & std 3,44 dif.

Treat it like your girlfriend. Be kind and service regularly.

And it will give you years of pleasure with those sweet ratios.

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1967 Cooper S - new front bearings to do.
1965 Cooper S shell - Slow progress. No time or money!
1966 Deluxe- next rustoration!
Mk 2 & XJ6 Jags. Less said the better.

Nothing wrong with pot joints, but-
My car(1360 motor)already runs a transplanted GT front subby,complete with hydro bags, S/GT brakes, gearbox & driveshafts.

I built the 1412 stroker with pot joints to suit the van, but the bodywork's not started, and I have enough Hardy Spicer bits to use S driveshafts and Hardy Spicer U'Js anyway if and when I do build it.
In the meantime, I will have a spare 1412 motor & S box that can go in mine
if needs be.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

AP 4 speed.

Suprised nobody has mentioned the KAD 5 speed or straight v sychro.

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Regards,

Mike
"He who dies with the most toys wins."

Rodchange

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDMkVq1jRGU

3 synchro SC/CR remote with 3.7 diff for track work.
4 synchro CR remote (Mk2 S) with 3.4 diff for road.

Most of us don't like to mention things which ar beyond our reach like 5 speed boxes..

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just so happens there is a KAD 5 speed dog box for sale if anyone wants one, almost brand new

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Roundies and Clubbies(except vans) are both ugly that is why I have Midas and a van
1293 Mini Midas Bronze,1275 Clubman van

Std 850 with that lovely long gearlever.

Mk 1 S 3 synchro & 3.4 diff is my 2nd choice or a S/C set with a 3.7 diff
Mini K & Mk 2 S are also good but not as strong as a 3 syc.

Rod change gearboxs are good when there new but that rod change set up is too poo poo for any serious work.

Rubber unis are ok for a std car but dont last long once you hot up the motor, Hardy spicer steel unis are my choice but a good set of pot joints are just as strong, A+ 1275 pot joints are bigger & stronger than std Leyland mini pot joints.

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