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    from a 302 to a lexus v8 - conversion

    i have been running a 302 in my gt40 for two years now, & i am as happy as a pig, that was untill a friend took me for a ride in his hilux - with a lexus v8. what a mind-blow, goes like a rocket & it sounds just like a merc 63 amg. i am now wondering what that engine will be like in my car...
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    audi 016 & 01E sideshaft flanges

    I am busy with some modifications to my ford 302: changing from an older 5 speed 016 audi petrol gearbox to a newer 6 speed 01E tdi gearbox, & almost done with all the minor conversions, except for the cv joints onto the gearbox / side-shaft flanges, & here’s where I need help!<?xml:namespace...
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    audi 016 final drive conversion

    me again, with a lack of knowledge & a willingness to learn.....! i can only imagine that it's either a non-starter, physically impossible, expensive or totally rediculous, but has anyone successfully changed the final drive on an audi 016 5 speed gearbox? i know that gear ratio conversions...
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    which audi 6 speed diesel box for my 302?

    i want to upgrade from an old manual audi 500e 5 speed "petrol gearbox" to a more recent audi 6 speed "diesel box" (not the most recent - cost being a factor). i believe that the diesel boxes are slightly biggger & that the gear ratios are longer, which is what i'm looking for - for longer legs...
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    audi 5 to 6 speed conversion?

    hi again all you audi trans users. lifted my engine & gearbox this morning & it's off to the doc, where we'll open up to see where the problem(s) lies. we'll firstly check that all's ok on the engine & make improovements where we can, get the rev counter sorted, & then see if we can't get things...
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    302 windsor & audi (success stories)

    you may all be familiar with the recent discussions around my unsuccessful & rather painful attempts with a 302 & audi 016 gearbox combination in my gt40, & yes, i will be off to the dyno shortly to see exactly what's wrong - & where. if you haven't read it, it's on the transaxle section. i do...
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    audi 016 & 302 windsor problems

    hi all, i need help with the 302 windsor & audi 016 setup that i'm running in my cav gt40. the 302's standard, & the 5 speed audi box has the 3.89 final drive - my second one - same problem. my car revs too high & runs out of breath / gears. i only get 140 kph in 5th gear running at 6000rpm...
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