adi2009 Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Hi, I'd like to know for sure whether the Getrag V161 gearbox can handle the same amount of power (torque) as the V160. I know Chris Wilson asked that question a long time back but dont think he got a definitive response. Cheers adi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Can't see why not, the only differences is the ratios isn't it? -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi2009 Posted October 28, 2005 Author Share Posted October 28, 2005 Ya it seems the ratio's are the only difference??? but since the VVTi engines are weaker than the non-VVTi, i thought that there could be a possibility of some changes in the gearbox which may make it weaker over the V160. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Ya it seems the ratio's are the only difference??? but since the VVTi engines are weaker than the non-VVTi, i thought that there could be a possibility of some changes in the gearbox which may make it weaker over the V160. WTF? The VVTi is more powerful as stock (more torque). Your statement makes no sense to me. The V161 is a change of ratio's for the better IMO as they lengthen 1-4, 5th is the same and 6th is slightly shorter for quicker acceleration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 but since the VVTi engines are weaker than the non-VVTi That's a new bit of info, what's the detail on that...? -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Ya it seems the ratio's are the only difference??? but since the VVTi engines are weaker than the non-VVTi, i thought that there could be a possibility of some changes in the gearbox which may make it weaker over the V160. Same bottom end ...same head bar the inlet VVTi side of things! How dose that make it weaker ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I assumed you were talking difference between N/A six speed and twin turbo six speed boxes? I wouldn't assume that the N/A six speed box had the same torque handling ability as the turbo box. If you can get to the right person at Getrag you should be able to get a definitive answer. I'd like to know myself. If you find the name my friend speaks fluent technical German. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 If you find the name my friend speaks fluent technical German. Vorsprung durch Technik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I assumed you were talking difference between N/A six speed and twin turbo six speed boxes? I wouldn't assume that the N/A six speed box had the same torque handling ability as the turbo box. If you can get to the right person at Getrag you should be able to get a definitive answer. I'd like to know myself. If you find the name my friend speaks fluent technical German. The vvti tt has a v161 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi2009 Posted October 31, 2005 Author Share Posted October 31, 2005 WTF? The VVTi is more powerful as stock (more torque). Your statement makes no sense to me. The V161 is a change of ratio's for the better IMO as they lengthen 1-4, 5th is the same and 6th is slightly shorter for quicker acceleration. sorry, i meant weaker rods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi2009 Posted October 31, 2005 Author Share Posted October 31, 2005 I assumed you were talking difference between N/A six speed and twin turbo six speed boxes? I wouldn't assume that the N/A six speed box had the same torque handling ability as the turbo box. If you can get to the right person at Getrag you should be able to get a definitive answer. I'd like to know myself. If you find the name my friend speaks fluent technical German. But Chris isnt it possible that the later NA's and the VVTi's use the same V161 gearbox, perhaps the rear end is different between the two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 It's quite possible, yes, but you really would need to either strip the 2 side by side and comaper gear centre spacing, widths and shaft sizes, or ask Getrag, to be sure, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 sorry, i meant weaker rods. Same bottom end ...same head bar the inlet VVTi side of things! How dose that make it weaker ? Same rods also as non VVTi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi2009 Posted November 1, 2005 Author Share Posted November 1, 2005 Same rods also as non VVTi! Oh ok. Thought i saw this come up a couple of times about the VVTi rods being weaker... well anyways, thanks for correcting me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Oh ok. Thought i saw this come up a couple of times about the VVTi rods being weaker... well anyways, thanks for correcting me. your welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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