Mk3 ABF 16vT on MS1 Extra V3.0 - Rebuilt gearbox with OBX LSD.

[tshirt2k]

Will do when I drive it.  calculations with my current tyre size ( 195/50-15) gives figures as follows:

At 80mph rpm will be 3355rpm. At 6k speed will be 143mph

The CDA/DPA box would have given.

At 80mph - 3665rpm. At 6k speed was 130mph

The 195/45-16 will give slighted higher top speeds and lower cruising rpms. And with the higher mid range torque available it will be able to use it.

[F17BAD]

Where did you get the gears from and how much ??

[Bellend]

 

How hard is this job when the box it out mate?

[tshirt2k]

Gears took a while to find, need to find someone who is changing ratios and knows what they are doing regarding getting them off. Can be had quite cheap usually around £200 from dealer.

Box on or off is about the same. Takes no more than a couple of hours or so. Seems harder than it is. Decent ratios can transform a car.

[tshirt2k]

I wanted to make sure before putting the welder away that there wasn't anymore rust on the passenger side. Removed the rear section of the sill cover to reveal a bit more rust on the front edge of the rear arch.



The rust was cut out and area cleaned up.



The sill repair panel would supply the replacement section. Section was cut and matched to fit the area so it could be butt welded together. The panel has a swage line and the replacement panel wasn't exact, so it had to be adjusted.

Tacked into place.


And zipped up.



Then welds ground down ready for filling.




The rear quarter has had a bad repair done previously and has alot of filler. It's not even a big dent. I'll be getting bodyshop to sort it after all the welding has been done.

I checked the other side today and its only slight rust. Not as bad as this one, which is a relief 

[F17BAD]

superb work russ

[tshirt2k]

Cheers mate. Gotta get it all done so it can get some paint on it. Was in two minds wether to keep the sill covers on, but now there staying off. They look good but are mud and water traps.

Wings are at bodyshop now along with bumper and grill. A wing needs fitting along with the bumper so I can get the rest of the car there. Bit of a mission though.

[Toby]

just read this from start to finish!!

i take my hat off to you mate! quality work! lookforward to seeing the end result!

[F17BAD]

Should look good once done mate, look forward to seeing it completed

[tshirt2k]

Thanks. Doubt it'll be as "clean" as F17BAD though cos I'd be too scared to drive it.