Absolutely the best modification you can do to a cross flow 4/4.
70mph at 3000 rpm what's not to like.
In Mike's articles, he advises using a 5 speed CVH 4/4 propshaft. The factory quoted me £350 plus VAT for said propshaft. Firow Propshafts in Holmes Chapel shortened my existing propshaft and fitted the correct end on it for £65 plus VAT.
Type 9 boxes are getting thin on the ground now and there is an awful lot of worn out crap out there so consider getting a recon one with longer needle roller bearings
Also make sure you get a 4 cylinder gearbox, there is a V6 box with a longer input shaft which will not fit without stripping the box and machining back the input shaft
Speedo gear is another consideration- can't remember the exact ratios (its in Mikes articles) but it's the one fitted to a Sierra with 15 inch wheels. Sure you can change the ratios but it is an absolute pain in the arse stripping the box to change the speedo gears!
Arwyn
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