Gearbox Swap

[magnumsport]

Hi Guys

I'm looking at getting an Ibiza Cupra TDi but i don't think it's long legged enough...

I know that the early fabia's gearbox allows for 2000rpm at 80mph in 6th.

Would it be a case of swapping the gearboxes? or will components need re-calibrating such as the speedo?

Cheers

 

[Nath.]

Why would you want to change a perfectly good gearbox that the manufacturer felt was best for the job?

Do you think you know better than the professionals?

Or is there something I don't know?

BTW the early 130 sport Ibiza's had the same box and the ratio's were all to pot IMO, IIRC top speed was attained in 5th rather than 6th

 

[CJRamze]

Why would you want to change a perfectly good gearbox that the manufacturer felt was best for the job?

Do you think you know better than the professionals?

Or is there something I don't know?

BTW the early 130 sport Ibiza's had the same box and the ratio's were all to pot IMO, IIRC top speed was attained in 5th rather than 6th

I would assume from his post because hes looking for better economy?
I mean thats just my guess

 

[m0rk]

I would assume from his post because hes looking for better economy?
I mean thats just my guess

Shouldn't have bought the Ibiza Cupra TDI then. Crap mpg

that said, how much are Gearboxes? £500 for a good one, plus 4hrs labour £160, plus gearbox oil ££, plus a new clutch (you might as well while you're there)

So I reckon you'll be a grand down the pan.

How much extra mpg will a longer FD give you, and how long will it take to recoup the £1k you 'invested'

Quite a long time is the answer, unless you do interstella distances.

Better off learning to drive a little smoother, check your tyre pressures more often & when your tyres need replacing get some more eco oriented ones.

 

[magnumsport]

wow, someone's a snapy chappy :|

I just like to be able to cruise at 70\80 and still have a nice low revving engine

Quiter, more economical, less overall revs on the engine, not on boost...

I'd get a used gearbox from a scrappy and sell mine... probably even make some money from it. New flywheel and clutch as the turbo is getting the hybrid treatment.

Just wanna know if its a swap job

Cheers CJRamze

 

[magnumsport]

Anyone?

 

[kidinspace]

Again I don't understand how in my 1.2 I'm getting 420... ish per tank, I cruise at 70/80 on the motorway and I'm on the motorway for 30miles per day, as well as stop start traffic and I use the air con! AND due to the "credit crunch" I'm using that limp wristed fairy liquid Tesco call unleaded! Am I just lucky in some way?

Changing the gearbox to me sounds like a little too much work for not much gain, out of interest what is the car idling at 70/80 at the moment?

.G.

 

[magnumsport]

I believe the car idles at around 2600rpm, but thats a little too high

briskoda.net/maintenance-performance/different-6sp-box-new-fabia-vrs/9005/2/

Add the required httpcolonslashslash to that link for a good thread. not enough posts