5 Speed escort

muzzy · 11-12-2011, 01:39 PM

HI Guys
I have fitted a 5 speed box to my RS project, I'm keen to here from anyone else who has fitted one, I have 2 questions
1 The centre console, how far back did you move it? and does it now look Ok or out of place?
2 The speedo drive did you use the orginal from the escort box
thanks

T3man · 12-12-2011, 08:49 PM

what box did you fit?

muzzy · 12-12-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by T3man

what box did you fit?

I have fitted a T9 Sierra box, .82 OD ( other 4 ratios are the same)
105K's will drop from 3500 RPM to 2870RPM

I practice fitted the centre console tonight and the mount brackets move back 25mm to line up, so the console moves the same, cant really tell the difference when compared to the ashtray/switch console

Sprint · 12-12-2011, 10:45 PM

best to shorten the handbrake lever also,cut and shut does it

muzzy · 13-12-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sprint

best to shorten the handbrake lever also,cut and shut does it

I used a short shift lever, the stick misses Handbrake by a good margin

T3man · 13-12-2011, 09:38 PM

OK mate; sorry I can't help with your questions as I've only fitted Celica and Supra boxes.

wicko · 13-12-2011, 11:54 PM

I've got the T9Ford box from the Sierra etc. With factory gearstick it hit the handbrake - but putting a shorter shift in it solved that problem.

Originally I had the console moved back about an inch and there was a noticeable gap between the top of the console and the ashtray cluster. When I put it back together (car was restored) I got it to sit in the normal spot and it all looks 'factory'.

Speedo Drive or Cable ?? You'll find the Speedo cable from a Cortina suits as they are a bit longer.

You can get most of the stuff you need from Burtons in the UK

Forte · 12-01-2012, 07:37 PM

G'day mate, currently doing this myself, and wondering the same questions. Also, did you have to put spaces between the gearbox crossmember and the mounting points? if so how much? also, how much did you have to cut the gear leaver hole back? any pics would be sweet

muzzy · 17-01-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Forte

G'day mate, currently doing this myself, and wondering the same questions. Also, did you have to put spaces between the gearbox crossmember and the mounting points? if so how much? also, how much did you have to cut the gear leaver hole back? any pics would be sweet

The rear mount moved back 45 mm, I cut the orginal mount off and fitted an automatic mount with 11mm packed plates to get the right JWA, and made reinforce plates for the floor
the stick moved back 70mm and the centre consul mounts 25mm (centre consul actually lines up better now than factory
send me a Private messgae with email and i will email mail you pictures

the speedo drive in the sierra box has 2 less teeth than the escort, i will swap them as i'm rebuilding the 5 speed anyway and fitting drain plug etc.

cheers

Pazuzu · 19-01-2012, 04:23 PM

Found this online- it's for a conversion from Auto to T9, but may help you:

http://www.rsmotorsport.com.au/techn...Type9toMk2.pdf

Then there's this:

http://homepages.mcs.vuw.ac.nz/~kris.../gearbox.shtml

I'm still trying to get around to fitting my T9 to my Mk2. The bloke who sold me the T9 told me he had it in his hill climber for a while, which tells me there's likely to be problems! Let us know how you go, whack a few pics up on the forum for us all to see.

muzzy · 19-01-2012, 04:45 PM

I have fitted the T9, job is finished except speedo cable
all removed now so i can start painting , I currently rebuilding the T9, I cant seem to post pictures or they are 2 big, send me a private messgae with email ,I'm happy to send pictures
Muzza