5 Speed box or not

[robrs2]

I'm at the point of fitting a 5 spped box in place of the 4 speed. But because the car is almost standard should i do it?

I know it will make it far more usable, but will it affect the value?

Rob

[RS2000&MEXICO]

use the alloy blocks to fit the 5 speed so it can be put back any time very easy

[taffr]

do it , makes such a difference in the drive quality , i won't go back, i got the mounts re-welded , superb job

[Mogsmex]

nope dont bother

first thing on my list was to put a 5 speeder in my car, then I done the lakes tour (800 miles in 3 days) and it didnt bother me at all

bearing in mind I had just come from a 6 speed 968 clubsport thats a pretty big statement

so i kept the better change of a 4 speed

Gary (escortrs2) on here was my passenger on the lakes tour and he converted his car back to a 4 speed when we got back

[robrs2]

use the alloy blocks to fit the 5 speed so it can be put back any time very easy

They don't fit. I have tried to put one in my red RS and the box hit the mounts. I had to remove the tunnel mounts and move them back. As i'll be doing with this one.

[taffr]

don't forget to retain the four speed gear knob , as this will keep it looking standard , thats if you can remember where 5th is

[RS2000&MEXICO]

nope dont bother

first thing on my list was to put a 5 speeder in my car, then I done the lakes tour (800 miles in 3 days) and it didnt bother me at all

bearing in mind I had just come from a 6 speed 968 clubsport thats a pretty big statement

so i kept the better change of a 4 speed

Gary (escortrs2) on here was my passenger on the lakes tour and he converted his car back to a 4 speed when we got back

did you have a type 9 box or a 2,8i capri box..?

[RS2000&MEXICO]

They don't fit. I have tried to put one in my red RS and the box hit the mounts. I had to remove the tunnel mounts and move them back. As i'll be doing with this one.

PM emo on here....he has got RNO...he did this conversion and it's mint
i was in the car on the tour and it was spot on

[robrs2]

I have a type 9 and a 2.8 box. not sure which to fit.

[grum]

ive done more BIG miles in the X this year than ever before and i find the 4 speed perfectly ok for long haul journeys - ive never even considered a conversion, especially now the tranX gears are fitted

[taffr]

I have a type 9 and a 2.8 box. not sure which to fit.

with the 2.8 , you have to mod with the shaft i think, t9 will go straight on

[taffr]

ive done more BIG miles in the X this year than ever before and i find the 4 speed perfectly ok for long haul journeys - ive never even considered a conversion, especially now the tranX gears are fitted

and she sound nice with it fitted too

[grum]

and she sound nice with it fitted too

oh yeah, you liked it when we pulled up at the services didnt ya

[Mogsmex]

4 speeds are the new 5 speeds

[RS2000&MEXICO]

mind you there is no fun in doing 100 mph in a mk2 anyway 70 is good so why change...