I brought a Ford focus ST225 from ebay during the week and stirbo collected and delivered to the southern dyno day.
Once getting back from changing Steve`s turbo on his 850R I bolted the box to my spare block.
All the bolt holes lined up and the standard 850 driveshafts fitted aswell just need to remake the linkage as it`s not the same as the 850 one.
this has been done before
nice work :) is the extra gear high or low?
[QUOTE=T5frankie;585425]this has been done before[/QUOTE] And ..............
[QUOTE=JT;585426]nice work :) is the extra gear high or low?[/QUOTE] 6th gear is 0.65 to 1, the m56 box 5th gear is 0.77 to 1
Sweet mate, does it have volvo stamped on the housing?
[QUOTE=M-R-P;585431]Sweet mate, does it have volvo stamped on the housing?[/QUOTE] Of course :)
this could be a very good upgrade especially when it comes to motorway driving,i reckon its gonna save a few quid on petrol with an extra gear,how long before your driving it?? be good to know the results ;)
[QUOTE=oblark;585430]6th gear is 0.65 to 1, the m56 box 5th gear is 0.77 to 1[/QUOTE] dam n blast! lol I need a low range box then......:(
[QUOTE=oblark;585430]6th gear is 0.65 to 1, the m56 box 5th gear is 0.77 to 1[/QUOTE] M56H is 0.70:1, the Volvo M66 also has a 0.70:1. Whats the FDR on the Crocus box?
& according to HERE the Crocus is also 0.70:1 with a 4.0 FDR, exactly the same as 5th on the T-5
Glad it's fitted up O.K. mate.
[QUOTE=p fandango;585439]& according to HERE the Crocus is also 0.70:1 with a 4.0 FDR, exactly the same as 5th on the T-5[/QUOTE] http://www.focusstoc.com/forums/topic/47711-confirmation-of-gear-ratios/
[QUOTE=oblark;585441]http://www.focusstoc.com/forums/topic/47711-confirmation-of-gear-ratios/[/QUOTE] 2009, seems longer ago than that lol. My mistake about the 4.00 FDR, i was looking at the M66W (which does have the 0.65:1 on 6th)
Dont quote me on this but think someone told me a while ago later v70/s60 fitted with the six spees boxes linkage will fit the 850 shift assembly
[QUOTE=nottsgreent5;585461]Dont quote me on this but think someone told me a while ago later v70/s60 fitted with the six spees boxes linkage will fit the 850 shift assembly[/QUOTE] Thanks for that, I`ll look into it :)
I'm pretty gutted now, I had a complete ST which had been vandal damaged, I wanted the 18s and seats, looked into the gearbox fitting and was told it wouldn't fit, scrapped the whole car :(
Found this on a ford forum about m66 gear ratio`s Post No. 4 http://www.volvocarclubsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?t=3300&p=54726
Interestng upgrade,keep us posting mate.
Awesome mate, good luck with the build, looking smart
[QUOTE=oblark;585504]Found this on a ford forum about m66 gear ratio`s Post No. 4 http://www.volvocarclubsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?t=3300&p=54726[/QUOTE] i'm not convinced he's got his numbers right, the Volvo ratios he's quoting are for the M66W yet with the FDR of the M66. He also says the F*rd box has 4.00 FDR
M66 (S60R AWD) FDR = 3.77:1 1st = 3.38:1 2nd = 2.05:1 3rd = 1.43:1 4th = 1.08:1 5th = 0.86:1 6th = 0.70:1 top speed = 182mph M66W (T-5) FDR = 4.00:1 1st = 3.39:1 2nd = 1.91:1 3rd = 1.27:1 4th = 0.95:1 5th = 0.78:1 6th = 0.65:1 top speed = 185mph M66D (D-5) FDR = 4.00:1 1st = 3.39:1 2nd = 1.91:1 3rd = 1.19:1 4th = 0.84:1 5th = 0.65:1 6th = 0.54:1 top speed = 223mph
Found this in my book
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I have an M66 T5 fitted and working with mine now, Tim Williams did it all for me but he did have to make a custom linkage to make it work correctly!
[QUOTE=p fandango;585510]M66 (S60R AWD) FDR = 3.77:1 1st = 3.38:1 2nd = 2.05:1 3rd = 1.43:1 4th = 1.08:1 5th = 0.86:1 6th = 0.70:1 top speed = 182mph M66W (T-5) FDR = 4.00:1 1st = 3.39:1 2nd = 1.91:1 3rd = 1.27:1 4th = 0.95:1 5th = 0.78:1 6th = 0.65:1 top speed = 185mph M66D (D-5) FDR = 4.00:1 1st = 3.39:1 2nd = 1.91:1 3rd = 1.19:1 4th = 0.84:1 5th = 0.65:1 6th = 0.54:1 top speed = 223mph[/QUOTE] Should have got a m66d box 223mph ;)
[QUOTE=oblark;585574]Should have got a m66d box 223mph ;)[/QUOTE] The TDi 5cog I've got does 203mph@6500rpm
I bet the d5 box would be good for mpg, but i also guess it would be too long for a t5. I take it the M66w and M66D are the same box just different ratios, and the d5 box would fit? what cars were the M66w fitted to?
[QUOTE=Brett855tdi;585683]I bet the d5 box would be good for mpg, but i also guess it would be too long for a t5. I take it the M66w and M66D are the same box just different ratios, and the d5 box would fit? what cars were the M66w fitted to?[/QUOTE] S60 t-5
I love the 6 speed box in my v50 t5 same as the focus 70 mph = 2400 rpm so better mpg, plus when you have had 6 gears going back to a 5 is like going back to a 4 your always looking for the extra gear that's not there!
As the sun was shining I set the spare sub frame, bolted on the engine block,head and turbo then the 6 speed gearbox.
Will have make a custom rear gearbox mount as they isn`t much space between the turbo,gearbox and the rubber mount :(
Apart from the rear mount the gearbox fits :)
What's different about the rear mount?
The M56 will not fit on the M66 box, and the M66 mount will not fit under the turbo
How are you going to get around the reverse gate problem?
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;591024]How are you going to get around the reverse gate problem?[/QUOTE] What reverse gate problem ?
To engage the reverse gear (up & far left) on the 6 speed manual you have to push the lever down before you can get it. It sits adjacent to 1st. That gate protection is on the stick/selector AFAIK. Without it I am fairly sure you can select reverse whilst moving forward (unlikely) or more likely select reverse, when setting off.
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;591036]To engage the reverse gear (up & far left) on the 6 speed manual you have to push the lever down before you can get it. It sits adjacent to 1st. That gate protection is on the stick/selector AFAIK. Without it I am fairly sure you can select reverse whilst moving forward (unlikely) or more likely select reverse, when setting off.[/QUOTE] On the box I`ve got reverse is over by 5th and 6th 1 3 5 2 4 6 R
Must be different to the one on my diesel s40 then. I thought they were all R 1 3 5 _ 2 4 6 not that I was trying to throw a spanner in the works, just more of a heads up.
The R has the same layout as Rob's, i.e. with reverse next to 6th
Yeah the 2.0d and t5 use a different pattern
Made the most of the weather on Saturday and knocked up the rear engine/gearbox mount
The next job will be to make a new downpipe :)
Interesting project.....gearbox will probably be my next build, so watching closely ;)
Finally finished the gear linkage bracket off and fitted it tonight :)
Here`s a short video of me going up through the gears
[video=youtube;HixuAz5iZug]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=HixuAz5iZug[/video]
You will Love it! I love my 6 speed box they are great!
Also looking at doing the same. Good write up :)
I'd love to carry this conversion off. Nice handy work fella.
Got bored at work today so I made these............................ some brass linkage bushes.
nice touch. wish i could do a bit turning and milling
good work there!
Awesome write up, looking forward to seeing it finished, then I can go find one for myself,lol.
[QUOTE=oblark;624625]Got bored at work today so I made these............................ some brass linkage bushes.
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The brass bush kit for the Toyota MR2 is a direct fit if anybody's looking to replace their bushes (a good idea when fitting the short-shift kit)
Where's the short shift kit available from?
I think IPD do one. There may be one or two of mine floating about somewhere but I don't have any.
[QUOTE=M-R-P;642677]The brass bush kit for the Toyota MR2 is a direct fit if anybody's looking to replace their bushes (a good idea when fitting the short-shift kit)[/QUOTE] The mr2 bush cost money and mine cost nothing :)
[QUOTE=M-R-P;642681]I think IPD do one. There may be one or two of mine floating about somewhere but I don't have any.[/QUOTE] Got any pics of the ones you (used to) do? Tried hunting but can't see any if you don't mind of course :) cheers.
[QUOTE=charlie-r;651520]Got any pics of the ones you (used to) do? Tried hunting but can't see any if you don't mind of course :) cheers.[/QUOTE] Maybe Stribo, Nordic or TheFlyingBrick can post a pic. V70Graham might have had a pic on his "relentless pursuit of perfection" thread.
I haven't got a pic of mine. :(
Wouldn't mind a short shift kit, fancy making some more?
[QUOTE=stribo;651531]I haven't got a pic of mine. :([/QUOTE] go and take one then. lazy git :)
[QUOTE=Tomcat;651580]Wouldn't mind a short shift kit, fancy making some more?[/QUOTE] I'll look for the pattern I was working on for the 2nd version of the plate. no promises tho.
yeah short shift kit mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm its tasty :redface: sorry haven't got any pics back on topic....I love the linkage pics your work is outstanding mate :)
Lazy gits...
Here's a pic of Graham's plate, now on Stribo's car...
