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| andy2111 Member Since: 17 Oct 2021 Location: Kent Posts: 365   
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I bought a recon R380 from Ashcroft and had it fitted last week. I also had the HD bearing fitted.
Hardly done any miles in it yet, but all good so far. I already have a Disco transfer box and asked Dave at Ashcroft's if I could/should also add the taller 5th gear and he advised against it. I also have a stage 2 tune, HD clutch etc so plenty of power, but he said it still could mean shifting back between 4th and 5th unnecessarily TD5 hardtop to Puma inspired Poptop - my build thread 2002 110 TD5 Hardtop ¦ Full Puma interior ¦ Carpathian grey / Santorini black ¦ X-Vision-X poptop Last edited by andy2111 on 16th Dec 2022 11:30am. Edited 1 time in total |
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16th Dec 2022 9:36am |
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| ibexman Member Since: 13 Dec 2008 Location: kent Posts: 2875
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PM incoming
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16th Dec 2022 10:20am |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5423 
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Winchester. Had issues with Ashcrofts boxes many times before.
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16th Dec 2022 10:36am |
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| BuckBlu110 Member Since: 19 Apr 2014 Location: in the pub Posts: 710 
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This is interesting as I’m looking to replace my r380 after xmas.
Not heard of Winchester gears before and their prices are very competitive. I was going with Ashcroft but would also like to hear more feedback from those that have dealt with Winchester boxes. |
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16th Dec 2022 5:08pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6037 
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This answers my question perfectly with regards to the 5th gear. Will keep it standard then Cheers  |
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16th Dec 2022 5:46pm |
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| Penfold_6290 Member Since: 22 Sep 2021 Location: Dorset Posts: 274 
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I fitted an R380 from Ashcroft last year with the V8 fifth gear ratio and at the same time fitted a LT230 with Ashcroft's 1.3 ratio. Very pleased with both boxes and the service from Ashcroft. It has transformed my 110 (standard tune) on the odd occasion we find a road where 70mph is permitted.
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16th Dec 2022 6:43pm |
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| barbel jim Member Since: 12 Dec 2012 Location: Northants Posts: 1411 
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In the past 18 months I’ve had 2 recon boxes from Ashcroft. (2 different td5) both have been trouble free, tight when first fitted but loosen up after a couple of thousand miles. I opted for the hd bearing on the second box, as I regular tow , mind the original box did 200k
I toyed with the idea of the v8 fifth gear, but decided against. The only real advantage would be motorway work. Currently run 1.2 transfer box ratio and the alive gtb450 vnt. It’s a dream for my needs and usage. With the vnt I have max torque at 2050rpm.It would easily cope towing 3.5 ton and the higher ratio ….. But sitting on the power at 55mph is plenty fast enough thanks rolllaugh: |
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16th Dec 2022 8:13pm |
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| andy2111 Member Since: 17 Oct 2021 Location: Kent Posts: 365
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The GTB450 is on my shopping list for next year. Alive did my stage 2 tune so I'm going back for more. I'm looking for more torque at lower revs and I've read lots of good reviews on the 450.
Random question for those who have fitted a recon gearbox.. Was it louder or quieter than the old box? TD5 hardtop to Puma inspired Poptop - my build thread 2002 110 TD5 Hardtop ¦ Full Puma interior ¦ Carpathian grey / Santorini black ¦ X-Vision-X poptop |
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16th Dec 2022 8:27pm |
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| BaronDefenders Member Since: 28 Jun 2019 Location: London/Cotswolds Posts: 809 
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I’ve just fitted a Winchester Gears Stage 1 R380 to my 90. It’s decked out with HD bearings and the V8 fifth gear. So far, no complaints. Charlie
1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD) 2002 Td5 90 (SOLD) 2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD) 1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored) 1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE) 2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK) 2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build) Instagram: @BaronDefenders |
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16th Dec 2022 8:52pm |
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| MarkBrown Member Since: 03 Oct 2022 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 325 
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Many years ago I fitted a 3.5 efi V8 engine in a 110. It had the standard 235 85 16 tyres along with a viscous transfer box out of a Range Rover, which was presumably 1.2 ratio. The chap who built the gearbox ( lt77 ) put in a high 5th gear, but on ordinary roads it was too tall and forth had to be used, unless flat or downhill. It was good on a motorway though. I think that the engine ( 165 bhp ) didn't really make enough power to pull the higher gear. Choose carefully!
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17th Dec 2022 7:29am |
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| ibexman Member Since: 13 Dec 2008 Location: kent Posts: 2875
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My td5 with Porny tune V8 5th 1.2 Winchester boxes pull wonderful
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17th Dec 2022 9:31am |
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| rallysteve Member Since: 10 Feb 2014 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2200 
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Likewise, my 90 has a 3.9efi and had an R380 with the V8 5th and 1.2 ratio transfer box and 255/85 tyres and it was very sluggish and 5th was mostly unused except on the motorway. Swapped back to a 1.4 ratio box and it it much better. Steve 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread 84' 90 3.9 V8 Caged Pickup Build Thread - Now For Sale |
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17th Dec 2022 10:06am |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6037
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Just to close this off..... I ordered an Ashcroft with HD 5th gear bearings.
They're growing it now.... should be 2.5 weeks until delivery. |
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15th Jan 2023 8:11pm |
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| andy2111 Member Since: 17 Oct 2021 Location: Kent Posts: 365
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Identical spec to mine... Had it fitted just before Xmas and no problems at all TD5 hardtop to Puma inspired Poptop - my build thread
2002 110 TD5 Hardtop ¦ Full Puma interior ¦ Carpathian grey / Santorini black ¦ X-Vision-X poptop |
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15th Jan 2023 8:14pm |
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