craigb Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Looking for Manta Gear box either 1.8 or 2.0 (manual) - please let me know asap of you can help. ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 (edited) Where are you? that's the question. I have a good 2.0 box that you can have for £20.00, but if you are a 100 miles away it wouldn't be a good buy for you, state where you are and you very likely will get a reply from someone in your area Edited July 16, 2011 by Julian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 Thanks Mate! ...is yours a Getrag 5 speed? I'm in Leicester. Would you be able to send some pics at all? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Thanks Mate! ...is yours a Getrag 5 speed? I'm in Leicester. Would you be able to send some pics at all? Thanks No mate, it's a G M. 4speed box off a 1979 2.0 Manta Coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 Thanks anyway, ill keep searching!.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitzi Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Thanks anyway, ill keep searching!.... i have a 2 ltr 5 speed but im in scotland m8 £50 if you arrange a courior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzta Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 You are aware that the gearbox for the 1,8 and the one for the 2,0 are different yes? The 1,8 is a completely different construction than the old 2,0 lump so gearboxes are not interchangable as they are made in one piece.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couperman Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Don't let gearbox availability determine which engine you use mate LOL!!! http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2eb68b2c36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the advice guys.. im using a 2L redtop engine putting out around 225 hp (i already have it so no turning back there) and had been advised that a 5 speed getrag from a manta was a strong bit of kit and would marry straight up , other than that im a bit lost as to exactly what i should be looking for? any help would be greatly appreciated ! Edited July 20, 2011 by craigb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzta Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Brilliant engine choice As the 16V uses same fastening points for the gearbox as the ohc engines what you should be looking for would be a 5 speed getrag from Manta B 1,8. They can however be a bit hard to find, and they are not unbreakable (i have put a few of them in the grave myself). You could however consider using the R25 gearbox from Omega A series (carlton) 1,8 or 2,0. Again you should be aware that the carltons both come with CIH type engine and OHC and what you should be looking for is the OHC. The R25 has better gear ratios than the getrag (getrag 5th gear is 1:1 where R25 is 0,85:1) and will give you a tad better fuel consumption, and better cruising rpms. See if you can catch users Simon P from suffolk or Retropower in this forum they know alot about theese conversions and can propably help you with all the info you need, and maybe also some parts if you need any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Monzta, the Getrag 5th is 0.804:1, fourth gear on them was 1:1, same as 4th on the earlier 4 speed boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzta Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 So sorry that i posted false info here, i have just discovered that i was looking at the auto 3 spd gearbox data Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Thanks for the advice guys.. im using a 2L redtop engine putting out around 225 hp (i already have it so no turning back there) and had been advised that a 5 speed getrag from a manta was a strong bit of kit and would marry straight up , other than that im a bit lost as to exactly what i should be looking for? any help would be greatly appreciated ! Is this what you are looking for? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/C20xe-Manta-Getrag-Gearbox-Chevette-Kadett-Rwd-Conv-/330591642790?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cf8cc24a6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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