Gearbox quick answer needed

[Brad.]

Didn't want to make another Thread. BUT I think I'm going to strip a gearbox out of a car tomorrow for mine so I can get it back on the road.

I didn't source it, my Stepdad did through his work.
The man said its from an X-red 1.4 engine. Now obviously there's the 8v and 16v, am i right in thinking that if its a 16v, then it won't fit the 8v?

THAAANKS

[red6n2]

ok as an eduated guess i would say it would fit BUT the ratios woule be different probably better off sticking with one from an 8v where do you live i know of one in northampton where i live if thats any good ???

[Brad.]

How much would the man want for it?
I'm in Guildford, but can obviously drive if its for a good price/I need it.

[red6n2]

the company is called threadgolds and thier number is 01604 832 572 postcode NN7 4DG

you will have to ring them first thing, if you come up let me know cause the roads down here are quite confusing and ill show you the way... even though my car looks awfull due to crashing i know its there cause i took the front end off it not too long ago lol

oh also the woman who answers the phone is an idiot so just say, i understand you have a 51 reg polo dont say 6n2 or mk 5 or anything cause she will just say they dont have it

[Brad.]

Thanks alot bro, i'll deffo get in contact if i come down.

Sorry to hear about the car, i know a fair about about the front of the polos, had mine off a couple times. Give me a shout if you need a hand with anything.

[red6n2]

did you ring them to find out ? also i had a discussion with my friend who is a bit of a car buff today and he agreed with me it would fit and most likely work but it would be sluggish compared to an 8v gearbox due to the ratios being different, you may not notice it in the lower gears but in the higher ones you will notice a definate change and it would take longer to reach speed. and seeming this car is 0-60 in like what 14-16 seconds i doubt you would weant to prolong it lol

also cheers i have put it back together and went to a guy my friend knows to see about a lot of work being done onto it he's going to give me a lot of discount and gimme a quote over the next two days, over the next year it should be a completely different car.