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(Message started by: scorpioghia on Jun 4^th, 2006, 7:23pm)

Title: gearbox????
Post by scorpioghia on Jun 4^th, 2006, 7:23pm

hi there people was wondering if anyone knew where i can get a 4x4 gearbox as i am pondering with the idea of converting my 2.3 manual into a 2.3 4x4 ::)

Title: Re: gearbox????
Post by Matt on Jun 4^th, 2006, 7:37pm

hey

i think the serria 4x4 box will fit as i know some people who convert their auto into maunals using the serria saphire box

you'll have to check tho

hope it helps

matt

Title: Re: gearbox????
Post by scorpioghia on Jun 4^th, 2006, 7:40pm

cheers matt will look into it

Title: Re: gearbox????
Post by howiedintheplace on Jun 4^th, 2006, 8:35pm

Your mad mate, I don't think you realise the work your taking on. A 2.0L 4x4 box may fit but it's the least of your troubles.
If it don't I can build you a gearbox that will fit, that's the easy bit ;)

Title: Re: gearbox????
Post by scorpioghia on Jun 4^th, 2006, 10:54pm

i know i am mad but i would love to give it a go have checked the front hubs and have noted that these will accept drive shafts with a bit of fiddling if i go ahead with the conversion i will give you a shout cheers for the warning howie

Title: Re: gearbox????
Post by 2ndgear on Jun 4^th, 2006, 11:17pm

its not that bad really i have done it in the past, you need a 2.0 dohc sierra 4x4 sump & gearbox prop etc etc. I have all the bits if your interested.

Title: Re: gearbox????
Post by scorpioghia on Jun 4^th, 2006, 11:22pm

hi there 2ndgear how much and if possible exactly what would i have to do as it is what i want but dont know how to do it if you know what i mean ;)

Title: Re: gearbox????
Post by howiedintheplace on Jun 5^th, 2006, 8:18am

Well I have never heard of a 4x4 Scorpio ever been done before ???

The easier car would be the 12V 2.9, the best would be the 24V, then the 2.3 car.

The 2.3 is a bored & stroked 2.0 which is the same block as a Escort Rs2000 4x4, so most parts you could get.
Off the top of my head you would need to change the rear diff to match the front (Mk3 24V diff) if early diff?, 4x4 rear prop, 4x4 gear box from a 2.0L, 2.0L 4x4 sump, 4x4 front shafts + prop, 3.62 front diff, 2.0L 4x4 front sub frame, engine mounts, front suspension set up & a 4x4 steering rack.

Then modify the gearbox tunnel to take the 4x4 box, cut out half moons for the front shafts in the chassis rails & then fit the 4x4 front sub frame + suspension which would be a custom jobbie as none of the mountings line up except the top struts.

Must ask why a 4x4 Scorpio ???
They are too heavy to handle, a 2.3L is slow, even more so if 4x4 & you will drop at least 5 mpg going 4x4. Try & get a drive in a 4x4 Granny to see what you will end up with but you will have to rev yours a bit more.

Best to get a complete decent 2.0L 4x4 car for bits & goodluck.

Title: Re: gearbox????
Post by SaveTheNight on Jun 5^th, 2006, 8:18pm

as usual .. i'm with Dave on that one really ... we are developing one and we are having plenty of grief ! .. but thats nothing unusual when going where angels fear to tread frequently... !! lol ...

Title: Re: gearbox????
Post by howiedintheplace on Jun 7^th, 2006, 10:11am

Bill your having a go at one then mate ;D
Is it gonna be a 24V, would be interesting to see that.

Currently I am trying to mate a 4x4 Skyline gearbox to a 24V, so I have a few head aches of myself >:(

Title: Re: gearbox????
Post by scorpioghia on Jun 7^th, 2006, 11:18am

well if bank manager says yes i am gonna give it a go hopefully without nacking the car completly i am only a diy part time mechanic so this is going to be the biggest challenge since having kids lol

Title: Re: gearbox????
Post by howiedintheplace on Jun 9^th, 2006, 8:15am

Well good luck mate.
I don't want to put you off but just to let you know it's not easy.

There are 4x4 Fiesta's, old Escorts & so on, so why not a 4x4 1995+ Scorpio :)

Title: Re: gearbox????
Post by scorpioghia on Jun 9^th, 2006, 8:55pm

well the wife she say no but i say yes if i can do it.... she dont want me to b****r the car up so will have to wait till after harewood but remember people it is a working project with a few battle scars from car parks and kids with bikes and i am with you howie [] [] why not a 95+scorpio