Gearbox/Exhaust(cat) question for 1.6

[Caramel]

is the gearbox for the mk2 ph2 1.6 specific for it or can a 1.4 by used? also the same for the cat, is it a specific 1.6 one. thank you

 

[AstoN]

I would have though the gearboxes should fit, although the 1.4 will have shorter ratios, which makes you accelerate a bit quicker, but loses out on top end since it's not built with the 1.6 in mind. Thats just an educated guess though.

Cat should be the same through all the non-sport versions though.

I'm sure someone really technicall will be along to clear this up...

 

[bmh.01]

The 1.4 uses a JB1 gearbox whereas the 1.6 uses a JB3 to handle the increased torque. Your looking for ideally a JB3-979 gearbox (thats the standard fit).

Ratios are very similar but in my experience the JB3 is nicer to use than the JB1, having said that i'm assuming you've killed yours?

 

[Caramel]

thanks for that mate, trying to put the car back to standard(which means .

anyone got any ideas on the exhaust?

 

[edde]

1.4 and 1.6 exhaust (not the 1.2 though) are the same from memory.