The Counterbalanced Quickshift!

[ZS]

Originally Posted by will-w

What box is on the derv (L series)?

I often see things like this for sale, but never know what's compatible!!

Derv has a PG1 gearbox...

I don't rate the R35 (?) Ford box... but hey I'm not a specialist, however my PG1 has never let me down even though I've more or less wreaked it (Hopefully new one to be fitted soon!)

From what I have been told you can make your own short shifter from the OE part... apparently you can move the "ball" part of the OE kit fairly easy once disconnected from the car, then you just need to weld the ball into the new position and reattach... now you have a short shift

[KevG]

R35 Gearbox don't you mean the Ford IB5!

[talkingcars]

The L series derv uses a PG1 box, the ratios are quite low, there is a lot of info on www.rovertech.net about PG1's from how to rebuild to ratios.

There is a R65 box fitted to some smaller K series engines.

I've never heard anything good about the Ford box.

It is possible to reduce the throw on the PG1 lever by adding length to the lower section but I'm lazy and would rather buy the motobuild version than spend time trying to make my own.

[ZS]

Originally Posted by KevG

R35 Gearbox don't you mean the Ford IB5!

Yes Sorry my mistake... this keyboard can't spell sometimes - Or did I mean the R65... oh I don't know :P the ford box on the 25 causes nothing but problems!! Replaced three times so far....