Im running a B20 Cabby with a 4.10 diff which is still a little revy for my liking. I have a 3.91 diff that i will be fitting in due course (once overhauled).
I have a 240 gearbox on it which works fine, but would a 260 give any a little more power (mainly on first gear as the cabby is a heavy beast esp with the hardtop on).
any input would be welcomed.
cheers
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Well, no answer from me, but if you need a 260 box, I have one sitting doing nothing

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I think 240 and 260 is similar except that 260 is much stronger.
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appreciate that Rav,Rav335uk wrote:Well, no answer from me, but if you need a 260 box, I have one sitting doing nothing
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Any ideas folks?
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Afaik, the 240 and 260 box are identical ratios.
But the B25 sport box (I think it's a 260 with different part numbers) has shorter ratios on 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
But the B25 sport box (I think it's a 260 with different part numbers) has shorter ratios on 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

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From consideration of the wiki the 260 box has higher ratio on 1st but the rest are very similar to the 240.
Will a 260 get longer throw on first?or is it the other way round?.. Hmm
Will a 260 get longer throw on first?or is it the other way round?.. Hmm
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