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Just thinking.....what if i were to get a getrag gearbox from say a crashed cooper S, and want to fit it too my cooper - are there any major pros's or cons, pitfalls or anything else that i should be thinking about?
Ive an indiction kit, so the airbox shouldn't present a problem, but will the battery position? It has been mentioned that i might have to move it to the back, a la cooper S?
I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking about this! My understanding is that its a fairly straightforward fit although the clutch will also be replaced. I've been looking for one from a wrecked MCS for awhile and I seem to be missing the connection. Want to enlighten me to the location of one :smile:
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03/2002 MC CR/W ported and polished head, schrick cam, K&N CAI, London stainless exh man, Helix exhaust, H-Sport springs and rear control arms, MSD wires and coil, 4 pack lights, 17" Amp Ones', and a little bling
I have no knowledge if it is possible or not, but off the top of my head, issues that I think could come up would be;
-mounts / subframe being different
-gear ratios not proper / optimal for the power band of the MC
-shifter linkage
-any electronic sensors / wiring / programing that reads the trans
-MC's half shafts fitting properly
-clutch assembly and flywheel difference
-fitment of the misc items in the engine compartment around the trans
You can do it... new, the Getrag costs about $3500 I thought, but minimania.com is selling it for over $5200.
..."for your brojken one or ideal for an upgrade from your Cooper 5 speed..."
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Alta pulley, Stebro exhaust, Pipercross intake, Progress rear anti-sway bar.
I"m not mocking anyone here, but this seems like even a better reason to get an S. The price of the Getrag justifies the pirce difference alone!
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>>You can do it... new, the Getrag costs about $3500 I thought, but minimania.com is selling it for over $5200.
>>..."for your brojken one or ideal for an upgrade from your Cooper 5 speed..."
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>>[img]albums/album25/ama.gif[/img]VinceAndJessica.com
>> Alta pulley, Stebro exhaust, Pipercross intake, Progress rear anti-sway bar.
A breaker i called said that around £300 for a gear box is the mark - so $500 ish?
