using another manual box in a vr6

[bogz2000]

Hi chaps heard that I can use another gearbox for a vr6 provided the bell housing is vr6. I understand that certain boxes ratios would not be suitable. Had anyone done this before? Which box would best suit and what other components would be needed? Have a brother in law whose auto just gave up the ghost. Any help or suggestions are very much appreciated.

[yusuf]

Assuming you can get a box with the right ratios, changing the bell housing in the case of the VR6 means pretty much taking the box apart (correct me if I am wrong)
Nevertheless, I am following this...

[GottaMkII]

V5 manual is a great swap, I sold one a few months back, he's selling the whole car now, but he loves it! Only thing is V5 manuals aren't very easy to find

[yusuf]

Hold on, ratio's aren't quite right on the V5... They scream at 100km/h
There is one on Trademe and it is an easy swap.