[MY NEW!] 6 speed box - pics p6

[saysomestuff 0]

I think it doesnt exist and hes winding us all up

 

lol, if i was it's working :-P!

 

No seriously, the chap I'm picking it up off has a pregnant wife/gf ready to drop so couldn't make it over to let me take pics.

 

I do need to reiterate AGAIN, that we aren't sure if it's an 02A - that's what the pics will be for, when I eventually get round there.

[PhatVR6 0]

if it's an 02A 6 speed it'll look something like this.

 

[saysomestuff 0]

is that one of yours Paul?

[PhatVR6 0]

no, mines a proper VWMS one, that's off the Seqshift website.

[saysomestuff 0]

Just in case anyone's interested in this saga, I'm picking the lot up on Sunday, but I found this page on ETKA, shed any light?

[PhatVR6 0]

I hate to admit it, but it sure looks promising!!!

[PhatVR6 0]

oh, hang on, no it doesn't. check out the o2J/02a type casings next to it, the bolt holes on the bell housing are clearly different.

 

I think you may find that's a 6 speed off a 1.6 FSI, which is a smaller block engine, like the Lupo GTI, so I'd doubt very much if it'll fit the bigger block engines.

[24V Renshaw 0]

The extended end cap looks interesting though.....

 

Jay

[Yandards 0]

Yes, it does Jay...

[saysomestuff 0]

Just in case anyone's interested.....:wink:

[jonrb 0]

Didn't Stealth used to do a 6-speed 'Gemini' conversion, or is that the same as the Quaife that someone has already mentioned?

 

I was talking to Vince about it about 6 or 7 years ago as I've always felt that there is a real dead spot for overtaking 'oomph' in real-world driving where 2nd is too low and 3rd is too high. He suggested his Gemini conversion but I didn't do it in the end. I wish I had in some ways. Same goes for the VSR.

[GazzaG60 0]

whats the part number. cant help but presume it wont have the strength of a 02m though.

[NormanCoal 0]

whats the gearbox code on that?

[saysomestuff 0]

details toward the beginning of the thread mate

[olly elworthy 0]

looks interesting!!

[CoxyLaad 0]

so does it fit then?

[g60bv 0]

will the starter line up. ?

[PhatVR6 0]

looks like an 02a casing to me! wow!

 

mines a Gemini. they made the 6 speed kits for VW motorsport back in the day.

[VR6Will 0]

dont think that its gonna be an easy conversion for you, its not a direct swap

 

the rear gearbox mount cant be bolted on and u cant change the case for one that has the rear mount holes, as its completly different because the pins for the selectors are in a different place

 

the mounting surface for the starter motor is wrong, not letting the starter engage fully with the flywheel

 

you cant put a normal type 02A/02J diff in there, the clutch release arm and bearing are different as is the mounting holes for the gear cable bracket,

 

also there is not a hole in the box to put a speedo drive into, it runs off the abs on newer cars

 

but on the up side, the reverse idler shaft stabalizer is stronger

 

the 02A based 6speed does exist and its not from a 1.6fsi

[saysomestuff 0]

Thanks for the advice VR6Will, this isn't from a 1.6 fsi mate, it's the 2.0 GT. Fortunately for me, the only issue will be mounting it. The other issues you mention assume that I'm trying to use Corrado parts.

[jonrb 0]

mines a Gemini. they made the 6 speed kits for VW motorsport back in the day.

Is it still available? And is it a worthwhile conversion, would you say?

[PhatVR6 0]

yes and no

 

as in ,yes, very worthwhile

 

no as in, not available any more.

[jonrb 0]

Hmmm. Well I guess I can add that to the long list of missed opportunities in my life then. :|

[saysomestuff 0]

Dunno if anyone's interested, but I know of another one of these boxes for sale (assuming the chap confirms the model on Monday). PM for details..

[Blue_Joe 0]

PM'd you!!!!