[Mk2] [NA] Turbo gearbox mate up to non turbo.

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BALDYMONSTER
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[Mk2] [NA] Turbo gearbox mate up to non turbo.

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Will a turbo gearbox with lsd work as a direct replacement onto a UK non turbo lump?
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Re: [Mk2] [NA] Turbo gearbox mate up to non turbo.

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BALDYMONSTER wrote:Will a turbo gearbox with lsd work as a direct replacement onto a UK non turbo lump?


It will if you change the clutch plate, mounting, driveshafts etc.

Not sure why you'd want to though...
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Re: [Mk2] [NA] Turbo gearbox mate up to non turbo.

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Fitting nitrous kit.
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Re: [Mk2] [NA] Turbo gearbox mate up to non turbo.

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BALDYMONSTER wrote:Fitting nitrous kit.


N/A gearbox will be fine. Fit an LSD if you want.
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Re: [Mk2] [NA] Turbo gearbox mate up to non turbo.

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Where can I get an lsd?
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Re: [Mk2] [NA] Turbo gearbox mate up to non turbo.

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I'm running gas on mine on a stock gearbox. Why are you going for a tubby box?
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Re: [Mk2] [NA] Turbo gearbox mate up to non turbo.

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BALDYMONSTER wrote:Where can I get an lsd?


From Quaife, a UK Roadster or some late JDM N/As.
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