Xpower gray VVC ZS

[shep123]

Thanks for the luck think im going to need it lol.It dont look to much work really going to use the gearbox in the car(not sure what box ive got) so may have to swap the flywheels over for it to run.

Just waiting for some cheap 160 parts to come up then i'll be getting it ready to go in so hopefully soon!

[ZRed]

Originally Posted by shep123

Thanks for the luck think im going to need it lol.It dont look to much work really going to use the gearbox in the car(not sure what box ive got) so may have to swap the flywheels over for it to run.

Just waiting for some cheap 160 parts to come up then i'll be getting it ready to go in so hopefully soon!

I love mk1's in xpower grey. Looks a good project.

I've always got cheap 160 parts let me know what you need.

I'm considering selling converted looms for this type of conversion as I've seen a couple now that look like a 3 year olds made them!!

[talkingcars]

Opps, I was mis-informing

[ZRed]

Originally Posted by talkingcars

It would be easier to drop engine and box in one go and unless you want a car that runs high revs at cruising speed, uses more fuel and has a misreading speedo you'd be better off with the box and engine matched.

No that's wrong advice.

Final drive is 3.9 on the 120 box and 4.2 on the vvc box. Cruising speed revs would be lower. Also speedo will read the exact same as you aren't changing the speedos gear ratio. The plastic gear is the same on both boxes.

Also most economical way of swapping those engines is leaving gearbox and shafts in car.

[talkingcars]

Originally Posted by ZRed

No that's wrong advice.

I was basing my info on my experiences with T16 conversions.
(earlier posted edited)