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Old 12th December 2009, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by car.mad View Post
in regards to the transmission tunnel is there any different modifications that need to be done to recieve either the TYPE 9 or MT75 gearbox? if so are these listed anywhere, had a look but no joys.
A simple search for "MT75" turns this up
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Originally Posted by car.mad View Post
and whats the main differances between the two gearboxes? seem to think one will have better acceleration and the other top speed, not sure which way round
MT75 is newer, bigger, and 5 speed.
Type 9 came in either 4 or 5 speed.
MT75 can take more power, but there are a lot of Type 9s with 180+bhp running through them. The roadster is a lot lighter than the sierra, so less strain on the tranny.

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what nut and bolt grades do i need to use before i go out and buy any?
8.8 and make sure they are marked on the head to indicate this.
I've actually got some 12.9 in certain places

When assembling the suspension, use normal nuts to start with, then when you are sure everything fits/has the clearance it needs, then replace with Nylocs. Makes it easier to do up/undo everything, and doesn't wear out the nylocs

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Originally Posted by car.mad View Post
what thickness metal are the suspension brackets and shocker brackets made from? the book dosn't seem to say.
3mm

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Originally Posted by flyerncle View Post
Nyloc nuts and make sure the bolts are not fully threaded,most are 12mm dia.
Yes, you need BOLTS, not SETSCREWS. They must have a plain shank. In an ideal world, there is no shear loading on threads.
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