legerra gearbox

[James paton]

im looking at possible options for a 5 speed box to fit in my leggera over the winter i could go for the type 9 box but they are getting pricey these days and i would have to change/do some chassis mods to get it in there .so i was thinkin mx5 or rx8 i believe these are both rwd boxes but im not sure of size in comparison to the type 9  also the prop could be an issue if they are different splines .any one with experience on this ??? your advice would be appreciated 

[Daryl Heasman]

The 7 1/2" clutch fixing bolts will be on a different radius

[Daryl Heasman]

You can check it James as you have both clutches

[James paton]

cheers mate 

[Daryl Heasman]

Yes im sure , the 1600 ran a 7.5 inch clutch

[James paton]

i checked today with the supplier of the conversion plate about the clutch plate and it can take the 8.5 inch theres plenty of room for it the guy said . but im thinking if i change it to the smaller clutch i would need to change the flywheel as well ?? can adrian or daryl confirm if my thoughts are correct on this 

[Daryl Heasman]

Yes the Ford fits James but its slightly smaller 

[James paton]

yep its just the prop end for the box i have daryl apparently thats the only bit i need im told the ford one fits but you run the risk of damaging the gearbox 

[Daryl Heasman]

Is that RX8  a carbon fibre prop James 

[James paton]

hi guys i thought it was the 8.5 as thats what was already in the car , but since it uses the 7.5inch  23 spline that suits me even better as i have a full new clutch in the shed (result ):)  i have the prop shaft that came with the box but will be getting a professional to do that bit . i had thought of the type 9 or mt75 ? but they still require the mods that im going to have to do and both are getting quite expensive looking at £300+ for one that needs work done at the moment im looking at £250 and thats me got all the parts required still have the prop to do but the up side is the rx8 box is comes with a nice smooth shift on the gears and the ratios are fairly decent as well .much better than a 4 speed . im quite lucky  as i have had the offer of a 4 post ramp for a week to get the most of the welding done and hopefully set up the engine and box .

[Daryl Heasman]

I looked into doing this conversion but I could not make the gain worth the cost with the engine choice available at that time