Real-Stig Posted February 20, 2001 Share Posted February 20, 2001 Does anybody have, or know of, a Ford Type 9, 5 speed gearbox for sale, out of a 3.0L Granada/Capri..thanks..smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Westie Posted February 20, 2001 Share Posted February 20, 2001 Forever I don't think you will find a Type 9 from a 3L Granada or Capri, they were only 4-speed. What I think you want is a box from a 2.8L Sierra (long input shaft). Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul jacobs Posted February 21, 2001 Share Posted February 21, 2001 I don't think your completely right there Arnie. It's been a while since I last looked for g/boxes, but I seem to remember being told that the earlier 3.0 litre V6 engined Grannies/Crappies used the long shaft box, the later 2.8 engined cars used essentially the same box, but with the front end modified to stop one of the shafts drilling its way through, this is obviously a better box, but harder to find. The earlier box is quite usable, but the indent in the front needs filling in to stop oil finding its way out, I've always found a suitably sized bit of ply smothered in gasket silicon sealant works just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul jacobs Posted February 21, 2001 Share Posted February 21, 2001 Sorry, not Fast Arnie, wasn't looking carefully enough, should have replied to Fast Westie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real-Stig Posted February 21, 2001 Author Share Posted February 21, 2001 I have been making a few enquiries, it would seem that the Sierra 2.8L Type 9 box is definitely the one to go for. The old V6 Granada/Capri boxes are only 4 speed (well that's what I'm told..[;-)]. So if anyone knows of a Sierra 2.8L type 9 5-speed box going cheap, please let me know......thanks [:-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real-Stig Posted February 21, 2001 Author Share Posted February 21, 2001 oopps....I should have said that the Sierra 2.8L is the same as the XR4i box.....sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul jacobs Posted February 21, 2001 Share Posted February 21, 2001 Nope, they may have made a 4 speed version too, with the side change mechanism, but I've personally bought and used a 5 speeder from the 3.0 l V6, so I know they are around in abundance, you shouldn't need to pay more than £50-£75 either. Have a word with Brian Hill of BGH geartec or SPC who advertise in the Mag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Morris Posted February 21, 2001 Share Posted February 21, 2001 Why bother as the Type 9 is crap! suggest you talk with SPC and get a modified unit from Steve. The std. unit has very poor ratios and a weak third gear. You have been warned, "It is the weakest link" and spols the car! P.S. the box you need is from a Sierra XR4i, Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Six Posted February 21, 2001 Share Posted February 21, 2001 I have one for you, check your e-mail. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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