8v Gearbox V's 16v Gearbox

loopydoo2002 · Post by **loopydoo2002** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 12:17 pm

Does anyone know if the 1.4/1.6 8v gearboxes are the same as the 16v gearbox and would an 8v one just fit straight onto a 16v? If they are different ratios but would still be a sraight swap would there be any benefits?

Cheers

the mint with the hole · Mon Dec 05, 2005 12:40 pm

well I know someone who has put a 1.6glx gearbox in a 1.4 cl, just makes it quicker through the gears really. as for a 16v gearbox im not sure.. wasnt a big deal of help was it.. sorry:S

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 2:10 pm

I believe they all interchange, and there are many different ratios

the 8v pre-98 models have a long ratio, about 3000rpm at 70mph

the 16v post 98 models have a short ratio - 4000rpm at 75mph

some of the 16v models have a longer ratio in too, so be very careful what you put in!