Reply to: RE>Getrag Gears North America
Howdy, All.
Tim E, you wrote:
> I have contacted Getrag Gears of North America concerning applications
Let me put my thinking cap on, between now and next week, and I'm sure I
can think of some more questions, if you are willing to ask them :-)
> for the Getrag 245 (BMW 2002 & Jensen Healey) and 265 (Lotus & BMW 3
> Series??) transmissions.
Hmmm.... well, my best understanding is that the 245 is the 320i 'box, and the
235 is the 2002 / JH 'box.
Dunno which one is the Elite/Eclat 'box. It could very well be, that it is the
265.
I kinda like the 235/5, because the JH 'box should be:
1) cheap
2) pretty darn close ratios
3) strong, because it was also used on the turbo 2002, among other 2002s.
4) 5th is 1:1 .... lower driveline losses in top gear. This is rare, and
kinda cool!
The JH (235/5) Getrag ratios are:
3.37 2.16 1.58 1.24 1.00
OK, Close Ratio Ford 3-rail fans, note that 2nd-5th of this 235/5 'box are
considerably tighter, than CR 3-rail 1st-4th.
Among the 320i 'boxes, the 245/10 which is the Euro close ratio option 5 speed
is the desireable one, I would think. Its ratios are:
3.76 2.32 1.61 1.23 1.00
For more, check out the BMW 2002 Transmission FAQ, at:
http://ccwf.cc.utexas.edu/~efrank/transfaq.html
Regards,
erik.berg@trw.com
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