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by Rex_tulips - 30/07/25 07:59 PM
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Seriously, though both cars use the MX5 gearbox. Is that the 5- or 6-speed?
Best Regards
Lang may yer lum reek
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The 5 speed MX5 box is a Mazda box. The 6 speed MX5 box is not a Mazda box, they are from a contract gearbox maker.
I believe Mazda only supply Mazda gearboxes to other car makers.
The 6 speed box suffers from a higher level of complaints of notchy changes.
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Great to hear! They're addictive aren't they 
Richard
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The 6 speed box suffers from a higher level of complaints of notchy changes. I've noticed that in First and Second gear. Apparently Redline or Castrol Syntrans work wonders.
Best Regards
Lang may yer lum reek
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Hi
I bought a M3W 6 months ago and signed up to the Talk Morgan forum at the time and have very much enjoyed gaining access to views & opinions. It's the best purchase I have ever made and now I am hooked on Morgan cars (as is my wife which is a great plus)
+1 I bought my first Morgan M3W about three months ago and am now looking for a late model plus 4.
Last edited by Timothy; 27/09/16 09:51 AM.
1998 +8
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2013 M3W
Stage ll motor kit
Cats removed
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I forgot to add, perhaps it's me but I felt I had more room in the 4/4. I know the tubs are the same so can't tell why. Must be the lack of door pockets that gives you more room.  Ha Ha. Seriously, though both cars use the MX5 gearbox, it may be mounted further forward with the smaller engine, allowing the trans tunnel to be a tad narrower. Jays would know how they look on the production line, but I imagine he's having too much fun in Spain & Portugal to read this. Only just picked this up! The gearbox is actually mounted further back in the 4/4 and has a direct acting gear-lever rather than the remote of the Plus 4.
Jays
Former Morgan owner. Gone but hopefully not forgotten!
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I have the same decision to make 80th or plus 4
I'm swaying towards the 80th
What did you decide?
Andy
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miles of smiles Talk Morgan Expert
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miles of smiles Talk Morgan Expert
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I'm saying nothing, I'm unlikely to be impartial.
Have a happy anniversary when it comes.
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I ordered the 80th
Delivery end of next week!
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Has a lot to Say!
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I ordered the 80th
Delivery end of next week! Congratulations! I've only seen one in the metal and it looked great. It stands out in a crowd of Morgans and I have no doubt will be much sought after in years to come.
1968 4/4 1600
1950 Auster J5B
Kitfox S5 Outback
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