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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: K99YLR on 21 March 2017, 10:11

Title: Gearbox swap
Post by: K99YLR on 21 March 2017, 10:11

Hi everyone new to this forum and i was needing some advice.
I have got a 2011 mk6 golf gti manual and i was wondering if the gearbox from an Edition 35 would have the same belhousing layout for swapping boxes. I am aware that the engines are totally different but not sure how different on gearbox side.
Just curious as i am aware that my current mk6 gti doesn't come standard with a LSD and the Edition 35 does.
Hope someone can help me out cheers,
Kyle

Title: Re: Gearbox swap
Post by: Rhyso on 21 March 2017, 13:37

Welcome  :smiley:

If it's an LSD you are after then it would be quicker / cheaper to simply get one installed into your current car  :smiley:

If you were to install a 2nd hand box you have no way of knowing how much longer it may last........

Title: Re: Gearbox swap
Post by: mwad gti on 21 March 2017, 21:39

Would the gear ratios be the same ?

Title: Re: Gearbox swap
Post by: Keithuk on 18 May 2017, 02:17

Quote from: K99YLR on 21 March 2017, 10:11

Hi everyone new to this forum and i was needing some advice.
I have got a 2011 mk6 golf gti manual and i was wondering if the gearbox from an Edition 35 would have the same belhousing layout for swapping boxes. I am aware that the engines are totally different but not sure how different on gearbox side.
Just curious as i am aware that my current mk6 gti doesn't come standard with a LSD and the Edition 35 does.
Hope someone can help me out cheers,
Kyle

Where have you had LSD from as no VAG uses that? Check your data sticker on the first page of the service schedule. The other half of that sticker is on the boot floor next to the spare wheel well.