Red, Random... Drag Transmissions?
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Red, Random... Drag Transmissions?
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Like I expected someone asking about a drag tranny for the tibby. Besides Quaife, does anyone else make sequential drag trannys for FWD?
I don't have enough experience with the aftermarket tranny companies, so I thought I would ask.
Also on the Ross pistons, which part number is that. Looks like a couple of the shops want to see if they can get cheaper pistons than Wiesco.
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Cheuk
Like I expected someone asking about a drag tranny for the tibby. Besides Quaife, does anyone else make sequential drag trannys for FWD?
I don't have enough experience with the aftermarket tranny companies, so I thought I would ask.
Also on the Ross pistons, which part number is that. Looks like a couple of the shops want to see if they can get cheaper pistons than Wiesco.
Thanks,
Cheuk
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Sorry, I don't know of anyone who makes trannies for the Beta. sad.gif
For the Ross pistions...
Here's reds original thread
http://www.teamsr.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.c...c;f=16;t=000364
But the photo links don't work anymore...*pout*
I guess we'll have to wait for him to post them up again.
For the Ross pistions...
Here's reds original thread
http://www.teamsr.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.c...c;f=16;t=000364
But the photo links don't work anymore...*pout*
I guess we'll have to wait for him to post them up again.
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I know that no one makes a tranny for the Beta... but the guys are willing to have one custom built. Just looking for a company that builds them for any FWD applications.
I told them around $11K for a custom Quaife unit and they were still interested.
These guys are CRAZY... When you have to sell your house to build your race car.... you NEED to find another hobby like needlepoint. smile.gif
I told them around $11K for a custom Quaife unit and they were still interested.
These guys are CRAZY... When you have to sell your house to build your race car.... you NEED to find another hobby like needlepoint. smile.gif
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Hehe, Random you linked to my post about the Crower rods, not the Ross pistons 
Cheuk: Ross Racing here in the states doesn't have a part number for the Tiburon pistons, mostly because they still aren't in high demand to warrant keeping pistons on the shelf. However, they already have all the proper specifications and measurements. All that a potential customer needs to do is contact Ross Racing USA and ask to speak with Darius (pronounced Der-I-us). He can make you a set of stock replacement, 0.020-over or 0.040-over pistons in probably any compression ratio you want from 9:1 down to like 7:1. They also increase the ringland thickness and radial depth over what the stock rings would normally use (if you want them to)
Production time on the pistons and rings is right at two weeks, so it isn't a horrible delay like what you might expect for having "custom" pistons made. Price is $550 USD for the pistons, rings, floating pins and spiralocks and also shipping within the US. Of course, since you will be shipping to Korea, the shipping price will be a tad higher wink
Cheuk: Ross Racing here in the states doesn't have a part number for the Tiburon pistons, mostly because they still aren't in high demand to warrant keeping pistons on the shelf. However, they already have all the proper specifications and measurements. All that a potential customer needs to do is contact Ross Racing USA and ask to speak with Darius (pronounced Der-I-us). He can make you a set of stock replacement, 0.020-over or 0.040-over pistons in probably any compression ratio you want from 9:1 down to like 7:1. They also increase the ringland thickness and radial depth over what the stock rings would normally use (if you want them to)
Production time on the pistons and rings is right at two weeks, so it isn't a horrible delay like what you might expect for having "custom" pistons made. Price is $550 USD for the pistons, rings, floating pins and spiralocks and also shipping within the US. Of course, since you will be shipping to Korea, the shipping price will be a tad higher wink
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Oh oops, and as for "ambiguous" drag transmissions, I haven't the first clue. Quaife would be the only place I'd know to ask, as every other place I know makes trannies for specific cars (ie WRX's and other Subies)
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Well, I called Quaife and for a complete six speed clutchless, drag tranny for the Beta is.....
$22,000!!!! OUCH...
*laugh*...sorry, shoulda warned you about that. I looked into that about a year ago.Well, I called Quaife and for a complete six speed clutchless, drag tranny for the Beta is.....
$22,000!!!! OUCH...
The only other custom tranny I know of for the beta is the all wheel drive tranny/driveline conversion that Libra uses on the Rally tibbies.
I surf around and see if I can find some custom tranny sites and see if I can get a cheaper price quote than Quaife.
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Guys there is a company, actually an old Italian guy who manufactures straight cut gears and strengthened gearboxes for the racing industry here is S.A - almost all the racers use him for their G/box requirements.
I'm not sure if he will be able to make up a drag type g/box, but I can always go past his shop and see what he says.
What sort of power will these G/boxes need sto withstand? Can the gears be straight cut, or will the cars be used on the road aswell?
This guy will not be able to make up anything in the line of clutch setup, but gears I don;t think there will be a problem. I am looking into a longer ratio 5th gear for the Tibby's at the moment through this same contact.
Let me know what the requirement is and I will find out for you - Also pricing that Quaife gace you is not even mad - it is STUPID! If I can remember correctly a local guys 9.6 second Datsun with a twin turbo V6 and 500HP NOS setup ran with one of this guys G/boxes and had no trouble at all - even with slicks and trackbite! The cost of that setup was just under $3500.00 or thereabouts. But $22000.00 for a G/box is ludicrous!
Anyway let me know when you can
I'm not sure if he will be able to make up a drag type g/box, but I can always go past his shop and see what he says.
What sort of power will these G/boxes need sto withstand? Can the gears be straight cut, or will the cars be used on the road aswell?
This guy will not be able to make up anything in the line of clutch setup, but gears I don;t think there will be a problem. I am looking into a longer ratio 5th gear for the Tibby's at the moment through this same contact.
Let me know what the requirement is and I will find out for you - Also pricing that Quaife gace you is not even mad - it is STUPID! If I can remember correctly a local guys 9.6 second Datsun with a twin turbo V6 and 500HP NOS setup ran with one of this guys G/boxes and had no trouble at all - even with slicks and trackbite! The cost of that setup was just under $3500.00 or thereabouts. But $22000.00 for a G/box is ludicrous!
Anyway let me know when you can
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I am waiting for them to get back to me about a price quote for straight cut gears / diff / driveshaft without all the other stuff. Hopefully they can get it down to a reasonable price.
It pisses me off how cheap they sell a clutchless system for a Ford Focus... around $5500 but I guess quantity makes up their profit margins.
It pisses me off how cheap they sell a clutchless system for a Ford Focus... around $5500 but I guess quantity makes up their profit margins.