mart67 Posted December 9, 2007 Report Posted December 9, 2007 peeps,picked my xe lump up yesterday ready for the escort,im interested as to see what boxes your using behind your xe's.I have used a type 9 before but before i source a box and bell housing id like to see what else is being used.Also are you all using manta sumps?
Tom Posted December 9, 2007 Report Posted December 9, 2007 hello mate i'm using the type 9 behind mine, people say its not strong enough, but if/when it does go bang 30 quid and a few hours work and it'll be on the road again. I'm using the yukspeed sump and wcxm - my advice to you - use a manta sump and chassis mount it. i spent days getting everything lined up and have only got 2mm clearance behind the head!
mart67 Posted December 9, 2007 Author Report Posted December 9, 2007 ok mate thanks,i was going to chassis mount it,is your engine sat at its natural 7 degree tilt or have you mounted it at 0 degrees?also what manifold (exhaust) have you used?thanks.
Tom Posted December 9, 2007 Report Posted December 9, 2007 No i've mounted mine level but in hindsight i would have tilted and used a manta sump but ho hum I'm using the ashley manifold mate but had to lengthen it as it hit the floor but i haven't heard anyone else with this problem
w p e Posted December 10, 2007 Report Posted December 10, 2007 you can use the manta sump in the upright position and just tweak the pick up pipe to sit streight . theres a escort local to me with a xe useing the manta g/box
hotrodholty Posted December 10, 2007 Report Posted December 10, 2007 dont use the manta / getrag box as the ratios are all wrong and they are quite weak. mt mate rallies a manta with an ex and has used the manta box and the t9 and after breaking them all has now gone t5
Morley Posted December 10, 2007 Report Posted December 10, 2007 T5 has the best ratio's for the XE imho... I have a straight cut type 9 behind the XE in the van and for road use it's pants
Mk 1 Mark Posted December 10, 2007 Report Posted December 10, 2007 T5 has the best ratio's for the XE imho... I have a straight cut type 9 behind the XE in the van and for road use it's pants I have the same in my car...Tran X one and the ratio`s are pukka
Morley Posted December 10, 2007 Report Posted December 10, 2007 Mine isn't a Tran-X and i really do hate it with a passion, it makes me a little bit sick through my nose... Would swap to a T5 if i could be arsed, but the engine is coming out this winter so it might be getting a T5 in there anyway depending on what goes back in
Mk 1 Mark Posted December 10, 2007 Report Posted December 10, 2007 Mine isn't a Tran-X and i really do hate it with a passion, it makes me a little bit sick through my nose... Would swap to a T5 if i could be arsed, but the engine is coming out this winter so it might be getting a T5 in there anyway depending on what goes back in Noise i love it T5 Hey Is your tunnel big enough Ben? Yuo can choose what Ratio`s you want if you buy a gear set And listen to it sing
Guest MK1gaz Posted December 10, 2007 Report Posted December 10, 2007 I've also got a tran-x straight cut type 9 and it's really good . It's not that loud either so well worth the money
w p e Posted December 10, 2007 Report Posted December 10, 2007 T 5 aint no good on a high reving engine as the s/mesh cant catch up quick enough so no quick gear shifts. t9 or rocket type work as do the quife or tran x version
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