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So what can i do to my stock gearbox (02A) to make it better?

some say fit 2Y ratio's? ( ABF cable shift box)

others say fit a semi button clutch?

others say leave it the hell alone! lol

please direct me to some way to improve the gearbox, building it mainly for 1/2mile to mile races....

it is a 3.1, 276 cams, balanced bottom end, and extensive headwork...

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Aye, no semis, KYs, clutches or buttons required, just the good old shorter final drive as the Pete man said :-)

Although, if you want some tasty 6 speed action the easy way, get an 02S from a non-GTI MK5 Golf, Leon etc.

It's basically a 6 speed O2A, but made by VW, so will be reliable and bolt onto the existing mounts etc, no need for new driveshafts and welding like the 02M.

"But the 02S is a 4 cylinder gearbox" I hear you cry. Indeed it is. A gentleman on the Corrado forum has fitted one to his VR6 by basically swapping the gears into his VR6 bell housing. Sweet.

One caveat though, this box is no stronger than the 02A 5sp (possibly a little weaker actually) so it's no good for 350lbft + action. For that you do need the 02M.

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All you need is a G60 final drive' date=' and LSD. job done mate.

3.68 final drive it is.

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thanks mate... where would i find one of these G60 final drives?

we don't have any G60's running around my parts of the world and i can't afford the LSD yet, so a 9mm bolt kit will have to do to keep her

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Aye' date=' no semis, KYs, clutches or buttons required, just the good old shorter final drive as the Pete man said :-)

Although, if you want some tasty 6 speed action the easy way, get an 02S from a non-GTI MK5 Golf, Leon etc.

It's basically a 6 speed O2A, but made by VW, so will be reliable and bolt onto the existing mounts etc, no need for new driveshafts and welding like the 02M.

"But the 02S is a 4 cylinder gearbox" I hear you cry. Indeed it is. A gentleman on the Corrado forum has fitted one to his VR6 by basically swapping the gears into his VR6 bell housing. Sweet.

One caveat though, this box is no stronger than the 02A 5sp (possibly a little weaker actually) so it's no good for 350lbft + action. For that you do need the 02M.

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im gonna price it and see what comes from it....... and specific model? 1.6? 1.8?

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