Gearbox question

[daveh-]

Iv got a 2005 reg 182, my gearbox has gone and iv found a 2002 reg 172, what is the difference between the boxes? And will it directly fit? I don't want to end up buying a box which doesnt fit or is different etc,

Thanks guys

 

[Budgie]

All 1*2 boxes will fit your 182 no problems.

The only thing that varies is the ratios, and Ph1 172 boxes have a mechanical speedo sensor, but just ignore it and fit it anyway.

 

[daveh-]

Thanks mate, what do you mean by ratios? Will that affect the speed of the car? Or...? thanks

 

[Ian_182]

I think the ratio's are shorter on the 182

 

[daveh-]

So what does that mean? If the ratios are shorter?

 

[daveh-]

Will having 172 gearbox in my 182 affect the performance of my car? As in like make the acceleration slower etc? Cause
I'm confused about this whole ratio thing lol

Cheers

 

[Budgie]

I'd say you'd be hard pushed to notice the difference, really.

 

[daveh-]

So a ph2 172 gearbox will fit perfect without having to change anything and it won't affect my performance? Am I right in saying this?

 

[Budgie]

It'll fit fine.

Not sure on the exact ratios, but i don't see that it'd be much if any.

I fitted a 172 cup box to my Ph1 172, and barely noticed anything.

 

[daveh-]

That's alright then, just don't want to put a 172 box in if it's going to make acceleration slower

 

[Jay Payne]

Phase 1 box final drive 3.86
Phase 2 box final drive 4.07 (all phase 2 boxes, cup 182 etc)

Phase 1 box has slightly taller gearing, Higher theoretical top speed, slightly slower acceleration