11 replies to this topic

[turbo boy]

Hey everyone, Has anyone successfully converted a Z20let to a six speeder? Im considering it, although Im not sure how feasible it is to do and how beneficial it would be? Would appreciate thoughts... Jon

[The Batman]

Why do you want to do it

[vocky]

you need to budget about £2000 + labour for the conversion quite popular in europe, only a handful in the uk

[turbo boy]

Having driven modern day 6 speeders Ive always believed it can make a big performance + economy difference. I just thought once my clutch gives in, it might be worth looking into? Surely the 6 speed box from te zarifa vxr or astra vxr would be a bolt on? Just unsure about the linkages etc which may prove troublesome? Maybe like you say it is not worth the cost? But the 111r elise with the Toyota 6 speed box just shift cogs better than the vxt in my opinion. The vxt has the better engine though...so was thinking about improving it?...

[vocky]

both Joe and I have the M32 6 speed conversion on our vx220's, so we know how much it costs

[Kieran McC]

Mine is being converted to a six speed in the next couple of weeks £2000 + is the going rate. I have a Vx220 Sc its going on the rolling road after being done, so I will post the difference on the web site.

[The Batman]

You aren't going to get anymore power from it so no need for the rolling road

[JG]

i shall also be converting to 6 speed once vx funds allow. Its certainly the next modification.

[Kieran McC]

Joe which LSD are you running in your set up?

[siztenboots]

possibly larger gearbox losses as for 3rd and 4th its not as direct drive compared to the F23

[The Batman]

Joe which LSD are you running in your set up?

Astra VXR as you can change the LSD with the gearbox in situ I have decided not to change it unless I think I need one.

[Duncan VXR]

I ran the 6 speed on mine and better in everyway. Better gear cha just drop tje dual mass from the offset if you abuse it ;-) nge, stronger,