GolfGTIforum.co.uk

General => The garage => Topic started by: sparkyj83 on 26 September 2012, 09:35

Title: What box
Post by: sparkyj83 on 26 September 2012, 09:35

Hi ppl ive have a mk1 gti running a 9a with r1 carbs on a standard box im finding my cruising speed a bit to slow on long trips about 65 and tops about pretty early . Anyone advise me on better box with longer gears would prefer to stick to a rod change box . Thanks

Title: Re: What box
Post by: sparkyj83 on 27 September 2012, 12:42

No one?? :cry:

Title: Re: What box
Post by: miggs2002 on 02 October 2012, 08:42

if it's the original 16v box it should be doing no more than 3k rpm at 70mph, if yours is revving more you most likely have an 8v box or less, get a decent 16v box from the mk2 KR engine, that should be plenty for your needs, you may need to swap to the 16v clutch too so be prepared for that