GaryK Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 I have a 96 Crossflow with a type 9 gearbox (5 speed). The car originally had a 4 speed box but a previous owner changed this. I am assuming the type 9 was slightly shorter as there is a fabricated linkage which is very clunky. I would like to have something mechanically superior so I get better gear changes.Does any one know of an "off the shelf" solution? Or alternatively, has anyone made anything better?I have attached pictures to illustrate. Any help would be much appreciated.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 The original crossflow box would have had an even longer linkage! I'm surprised the 5sp needed an extension. Do you have a standard 5sp shifter you can test for reach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted June 24, 2021 Member Share Posted June 24, 2021 Private Message sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryK Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 IanNo I don't but I think the reach would be OK. However this would mean replacing the tunnel cover as the current cut out would be in the wrong position. Are they available or would I have to get one made?RegardsGary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECR Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 I'm sure Arch Motors would make one for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkeywood Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 HiAs said the 4sp is similar and longer but does the job pretty well. I can't see fully from the pics but it looks like square aluminium blocks that go over the gear lever and between the flat bars are missing. with these the whole set up is probably more rigid. The rubber 'turrets' are also clearly from the plastic discs to the blocks. I'd have thought getting a 4sp set (from Redline?) and redrilling the flat bars at the correct centres would be a simple fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Just seen Rallydesign make an extension for the 5sp. I'd want to understand how it fits - how does the actuation rod attach? Do you need to remove the dust cap at the back of the GB housing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed White Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Gary, investigate tunnel top replacement. A standard stick straight in the box will feel much better. A rosejointed stick makes for a superbly positive gearshift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 I'm sure a call to Arch Motors will get you a replacement 'blank' tunnel top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryK Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 Thanks everyone for the advice. I have plenty to think about Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamscotticus Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Hey @GaryK Contemplating doing this mod with a T9.How has yours worked thus far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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