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Re: wondering about g'box variations
Tue, 22 November 2005 23:04
The Getrag boxes are the V160 and V161. The Altezza/IS200 box (J160) is made by Aisin Warner. Not sure what that other 6 speed is that's listed for the 4WD Tercel.
The J160 probably won't last behind a Jag V12.
The Getrag boxes on the other hand will survive. However, their bellhousing is part of the main gearbox case. Modification of the bellhousing will require disassembly of the box. Alternatively, you could make a bellhousing adaptor (as per the chuckster's method - see his thread, it's golden), run a thicker flywheel possibly with the spigot bearing incorporated in that. Plenty of ways to skin that cat, none of which are simple and cheap - have a look at one and you'll see the problems.
By the way, here are the V160 and V161 ratios. No idea how you might tell them apart externally, so your best bet would be to count revolutions.
Tue, 22 November 2005 23:04
