Are these gearboxes suitable?

[Simon W]

Just trying to source a gearbox for my "under construction" Locost 750mc car. Are the 2 shown below ok as far as the regulations go?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/mk1-n-2-escort-gearbox-type-e_W0QQitemZ150106700854QQcategoryZ27377QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

and

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MK1-OR-MK2-ESCORT-1300-GEARBOX_W0QQitemZ230109391517QQcategoryZ27377QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks!

[andrews_45]

they both appear to be type 2 boxes as fitted to the mk 2 escort.  Ask to clarify if they have the integral bell housing if they do then they are right.  You can also use a type 3, type 9 and type e according to the regs at present.  But i'd stick with type 2 as i hear that theu are changing the regs next year

[Simon W]

Got the first one for 50p! Just gotta hope they let me pick it up now They werent sure if it was type 2 but they took it off a MK2 Escort and the bellhousing is all part of the main gearbox (not a seperate piece) so I can fairly safely assume it's suitable

[andrews_45]

i have managed to blag 2 boxes and 2 engines and not spent a penny on em

[Simon W]

i have managed to blag 2 boxes and 2 engines and not spent a penny on em

Nice trick! Not sure what I am going to do for an engine yet. Randell's are now going for £2k plus it seems, really just want a xflow that has been bored out and is in "reasonable" shape. For the first couple of seasons anyway.