Frp Gearbox Price
#1
Posted 05 March 2008 - 06:27 PM
Some of you may know that Ive had a problem with my FRP recently. The mechanic is stripping the gearbox apart tomorrow, as he thinks the diff has gone. Incase its a complete write off, who much is a new FRP geaerbox?
Thanks
#2
Posted 05 March 2008 - 06:47 PM
Some of you may know that Ive had a problem with my FRP recently. The mechanic is stripping the gearbox apart tomorrow, as he thinks the diff has gone. Incase its a complete write off, who much is a new FRP geaerbox?
Thanks
on the Pumabuild site - a standard FRP gearbox is £705 & the LSD version is £764 - you might be able to get it cheaper by shopping around a bit i suppose. if you dont already have LSD - probably a good time to get it , as the difference in cost with / without is minimal - regards
#3
Posted 05 March 2008 - 07:10 PM
surely a decent gearbox specialist will fix it tho...?
Denso Iridium Plugs
Helix Clutch
Mobil 1
#4
Posted 05 March 2008 - 07:23 PM
I think I'll just buy a brand new one then, as the labour costs involved with stripping it down, will probably come close to the cost of a new one. At least youve got a brand new one then.
#5
Posted 05 March 2008 - 08:10 PM
part number for new box is 9099254
bet these are down to single figures now... can't imagine there are many left in stock...
Denso Iridium Plugs
Helix Clutch
Mobil 1
#6
Posted 05 March 2008 - 08:36 PM
Will get a sub-total of the labour costs tomorrow, then weigh up if its more sensible to just buy a new box. Damn it, bloody pissed off.
#7
Posted 05 March 2008 - 09:17 PM
Will get a sub-total of the labour costs tomorrow, then weigh up if its more sensible to just buy a new box. Damn it, bloody pissed off.
Might be sounding a little off.....and people may totally be off with my reply... but if your selling surely u would consider putting a standard second hand box in it from a normal puma? and possibly just getting the uprated parts of ya old box in the other box with decent diff?
just my thinking, or even just bolt up a standard box, not many people will be non the wiser. safes you a great deal of money.
chris
#8
Posted 05 March 2008 - 09:18 PM
#9
Posted 05 March 2008 - 09:24 PM
#10
Posted 05 March 2008 - 11:25 PM
just my thinking, or even just bolt up a standard box, not many people will be non the wiser. safes you a great deal of money.
chris
remind me not to buy a car from you
#11
Posted 06 March 2008 - 12:08 AM
I'd be really annoyed if someone had put the wrong gearbox on an FRP!
#12
Posted 06 March 2008 - 01:10 PM
That's already been done...
#13
Posted 06 March 2008 - 06:40 PM
This post has been edited by Tom295: 06 March 2008 - 06:41 PM
#14
Posted 06 March 2008 - 06:54 PM
Instead, while the box was being rebuilt I had an uprated RS turbo diff put in which is stronger than the standard FRP viscous LSD and more resilient than the equivelant Quaiffe ATB diff. It makes a massive difference when driving it hard around bends, you can really feel it.
The box also feels like new now. So tight and gear changes are so positive. Cost just short of 900quid all in I think, but definitelty worth it for the purposes the car is used for. If you have to get a new box/ have yours re-built i'd suggest definitely goin with the LSD option......
#15
Posted 06 March 2008 - 06:58 PM
#16
Posted 06 March 2008 - 07:03 PM
there was an interesting post a while back on clutches and alternatives to the Helix
though it may be eaiser to sell iwth the FRP LSD box plus insurance
#17
Posted 06 March 2008 - 07:27 PM
I like the Quaife in the FRS, it really gets the most from the road surface. Also, does the Helix clutch offer a good bite, plus durability? If there are better clutches, for the £300 mark, please let me know! Thanks!
#18
Posted 06 March 2008 - 07:38 PM
I like the Quaife in the FRS, it really gets the most from the road surface. Also, does the Helix clutch offer a good bite, plus durability? If there are better clutches, for the £300 mark, please let me know! Thanks!
Yes the Quaiffe diff isn't viscous so works differently. As HappyKat said, the article in last months FastFord tested one on a Focus ST which explained it all if you can get hold of one. I don't have it either i'm afraid lol. I have heard they are a good diff, but my uprated RS turbo diff is apparently more durable than the Quaiffe alternative as well as stronger.
I have a Helix clutch on mine and although a little stiff on the left leg, does offer a decent bite if needed. I didn't know it was there until the 'box was taken out! Seems very strong too.
#19
Posted 07 March 2008 - 06:49 PM
- FRP Front splitter
- New FRP Gearbox with viscous LSD
- Helix uprated clutch
- Outer CV joint
Looking forward to getting my Farps back now! This clown today was "showing off" his MG TF, whilst I was driving in front of him in the Delta, at how good it was at "darting" and changing direction quickly. I laughed to myself and was like "nah my friend, FRPs know how to really do it"
Cant wait to get it back!