1.4 Furio gearbox on mk2 VTS

1. sam_colbear Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 456

   #1 16th August 2010, 19:34

   Hi people,
   
   my bearings and diff are on there way out and ive come across a 1.4 box at reasonable money.
   
   i mostly do round town driving and the fastest i go on the motorway is about 80.
   
   is the box a direct fit (ok to use abs vts driveshafts and clutch)and will there be much of a difference? Im not changing for extra speed just my vts one is basically gone and this is a cheapish box.
   
   please help.
   
   thanks
   
   sam
2. timmythechef Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 Abercynon, South Wales Posts: 2511 2008 Audi A3 2.0TDI

   #2 16th August 2010, 19:37

   should be good on the accleration, wouldnt wat to do a long ass drive with it tho
3. sam_colbear Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 456

   #3 16th August 2010, 19:42

   it would be ok doing 70 tho?
4. timmythechef Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 Abercynon, South Wales Posts: 2511 2008 Audi A3 2.0TDI

   #4 16th August 2010, 19:51

   duno, depends what the ratios are, i would imagine it would be a screamer
5. gsavill90 Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Skipton/Loughborough Posts: 1959 VW Bora TDI

   #5 20th August 2010, 11:15

   Furio box is practically identical to the vtr box.
   I think maybe second is a little shorter..
   Should be fine
6. gsavill90 Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Skipton/Loughborough Posts: 1959 VW Bora TDI

   #6 20th August 2010, 11:15

   Furio box is practically identical to the vtr box.
   I think maybe second is a little shorter..
   Should be fine
7. ryansaxo2010 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 chepstow Posts: 138 saxo furio, vts conversion with cat cams and a tur

   #7 20th August 2010, 11:24

   i have a furio box on my vts... its great 1st and 2nt are brill 3rd is the gear thts shit u kane it whack it in 3rd and its a bit dull then picks up great... ive had 135 in 5th on mine with revs to go .. i do have cams aswell... its not as gd as a vts box but acceleration is worth it.. and yes everthing is direct fit
8. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #8 20th August 2010, 14:19

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by timmythechef should be good on the accleration, wouldnt wat to do a long ass drive with it tho

   what gave you that idea?
9. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #9 20th August 2010, 14:25

   Furio gearbox is almost identical to the VTR box, iirc 1st and 2nd use a slightly shorter ratio or its 2nd and 3rd cant really remember, but they use the same final drive.
   
   So basically it will make your car slower! potentially a higher top speed but the laws of physics mean you will never see it!
   
   If its just the bearings gone in your box, get it refurbed and get a warranty with it imo.
   All the 106/saxo MA gearboxes are interchangeable.