rallysteve 22 Posted November 12, 2009 Seeing as my shell is currently missing the mechanicals and my wallet is somewhat empty then I am just doing bits and pieces. Before I start making a quickshift lever up I could do with opinions of which gearbox I should use. Engine will be an Mi16 which will eventually receive some tuning but nothing insane. Maybe towards the 200bhp mark. I have got both BE1 and BE3 levers and i want to know which one to go for. Will probably be wanting to use a 1600 box for the lower ratios if that makes any difference? Any opinions welcomed Cheers Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Galifrey 1 Posted November 12, 2009 Seeing as my shell is currently missing the mechanicals and my wallet is somewhat empty then I am just doing bits and pieces. Before I start making a quickshift lever up I could do with opinions of which gearbox I should use. Engine will be an Mi16 which will eventually receive some tuning but nothing insane. Maybe towards the 200bhp mark. I have got both BE1 and BE3 levers and i want to know which one to go for. Will probably be wanting to use a 1600 box for the lower ratios if that makes any difference? Any opinions welcomed Cheers Steve http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?act=Search ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,737 Posted November 12, 2009 the lever you alter to make the gearshift shorter throw is not specific to BE1 or BE3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rallysteve 22 Posted November 12, 2009 my BE1 lever looks longer! The main thing is should I retain the cable for the BE1 reverse or not Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Galifrey 1 Posted November 12, 2009 (edited) my BE1 lever looks longer! The main thing is should I retain the cable for the BE1 reverse or not Steve http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?s...mode=linearplus Just remove the collar of the BE1 stick and use the BE3 sleeve, no change to swap sticks Mine is currently going from BE1 to BE3 (1.6 to Xsara VTS) Using the same Gearstick, although have changed clutch pedals for the BE3 clutch mech. Edited November 12, 2009 by Galifrey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rallysteve 22 Posted November 12, 2009 Ok thanks, I have both BE1 and BE3 set ups so can pick and choose. Just really could do with knowing which is the stronger and better box if either? Cheers Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philfingers 5 Posted November 14, 2009 be3 is easier to get reverse in a hurry, rumour has it they're a little stronger but I've been running Be1's for years without issue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulsupervts84 0 Posted November 15, 2009 Ok thanks, I have both BE1 and BE3 set ups so can pick and choose. Just really could do with knowing which is the stronger and better box if either? Cheers Steve I know the BE3 are stronger than the BE1 supposedly have better bearings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philfingers 5 Posted November 15, 2009 i think the bearings are the same. Some say the selector mechanism is better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulsupervts84 0 Posted November 18, 2009 or even go for the be4 gearbox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death_Machine 0 Posted January 12, 2010 or even go for the be4 gearbox where the be4 from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SurGie 54 Posted February 3, 2010 Is the 1999 VTS gearbox the BE4, or BE3 push type ? Cheers.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
