6 Speed anyone/

[Bora Sport]

Hi all,

I am fairly new to the forum. "I come from the land down under" in sunny Queensland to be more specfic.

I own a black 1999 Ibiza Cupra 2.0 16V. It's one of only 58 that were sold in Australia I have been told. It is basically standard except for a set of KW V2 coilovers and a short shift kit.

I was wondering has anyone fitted a 6 speed gear box to a Cupra 16V? I would be pleased to get some info on the swap if so, especially which would be the best gear box option. Apologies if it has been discussed previously. I did a search but I couldn't find anything on it.

Cheers.

 

[Chrisdaman]

i dont think it's been done mate, i think so TT's came with a 6-speed box

get some pics up of yours

 

[AlpineWhite]

Don't know of any 6 speed conversions into Mk2 Ibizas. I know people have put 16v gearboxes onto 1.8T blocks, so it may be possible to do it the other way round!

 

[orangemuffin]

Dont know if this is right but isnt having 3.94 final drive like dinky dave kind of the same as having 6 ????

 

[Bora Sport]

I used to own a Golf VR6 with the standard 5 speed. Now as well as my Cupra I own a Bora V6 4 Motion with a 6 speed. I know that I am not comparing apples with apples but I sure would like the closer spread of ratios that you get with the 6 speed box in my Cupra.

A few guys here in Oz have mentioned an O2G would be a good choice. Apparently the box used in the Bora is way too heavy for the Cupra.

 

[Kai_1600]

Dont know if this is right but isnt having 3.94 final drive like dinky dave kind of the same as having 6 ????

that has the same effect as the OP desires I would imagine, closer ratios just less speed at the top end

 

[WeeJase]

i think there is clearance issue when it comes to fitting later 6 speeds to the mk2 .not 100% but from memory,it fouls on the chassis somewhere.It can be done,anything can be done.
with enough $$$$$

 

[CIarkie]

The ibiza cupra sport F2 replica had a 6 speed box, not sure what they used as my old school copy of max power when its was on the fornt page is at work where i dream i owned it everyday

 

[Brummy]

theres a guy in Sydney that a lot of the Oz boys get bits and bobs for their Seats from ,(Camden GTI Performance Pty Ltd
02 4627 3072 or 0423 051737
camdengti.com.au
you may already know of him? hes also to be found on VWwatercooled.org.au as Golf Loon) he's normally pretty good at sourcing both info and bits if your stuck.

Good luck in your quest

 

[Bora Sport]

Yes, Thanks. I know of Matt and I have spoken to him. He has some ideas but nothing specific. He was taking about a box out of a Diesel Golf. However unless you could change the final drive ratio I think the overall gearing would be too tall.

 

[Cupra Kid]

Yes, Thanks. I know of Matt and I have spoken to him. He has some ideas but nothing specific. He was taking about a box out of a Diesel Golf. However unless you could change the final drive ratio I think the overall gearing would be too tall.

Possibly not, there's a 16v on here running with a diesel 5 speed box.