2.0 Duratec engines, advice please

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Well the R500 uses a Quaife 6 speed gearbox. Now I'm going to assume a £6,000 gearbox is out of the question, so I'd either use a MX5 gearbox or a Type 9 with a bellhousing to suit. Depends on how much power your intending to push out the engine, but I'd imagine the the Type 9 isn't going to last very long once your over 200 bhp.

The only issue I can think of is trimming the sump a little for clearance issues. I've never seen one in the flesh so be sure to take plenty of photos for everyone!