Re: [Peugeot-L] BA10/4 gearbox identification?

From: Toni Lindroos <tonilind.ml_at_nic.fi>
Date: 09/21/05

On Wednesday, September 21, 2005 6:06 PM, James Rabin <rabin505@sasktel.net> wrote:

> I'd highly recommend using the BA10/5 instead of the 4. They're the
> same length, and it should be a drop in replacement. He will also

Yes, that's what he was after originally but the shop send him a 4 speed instead and I'll think he's giving it a try first...

> need to use the 604 offset brake booster since the original 504 one
> will interfere with the head. I never touched the torque tube and
> shaft - they bolted right up with the correct length and everything.

Thanks, that brake booster tip is useful. He already noticed that it's a pretty tight fit. ;-)

> When I did mine, I just dropped the unit in and bolted it up. The
> PRV V6 is a very light engine and there was no need to do any mods to
> the front suspension, or to the gearing. The car was an absolute
> blast!

And this engine is the final 24 valve version from a 1991 Citroen XM. Should have 200 hp originally. That car will fly. ;-)

> I can still try to help out with numbers and stuff, I'll be cleaning
> out my garage this weekend, and moving stuff into my new shed, so I
> can check it out then.

OK, sounds good. I also have one extra BA10/5 from the 1981 STI parts car, I'll try to check it out too (I cleaned it carefully few of years ago, should be easy to find markings).

> BTW - I have a low mileage 88 PRV V6, a 5-sp, and a supercharger
> from a Nissan 3.3L V6... I currently have a 504 wagon, and a 504
> sedan. If I don't 4x4 the wagon, then I'm thinking supercharged V6
> 5-sp, with IRS from the sedan. (Projects after the 505 Turbo)

Sounds interesting (and a lot of work).

-- 
Toni Lindroos <tonilind(at)peugeot505.info>
1985 505 Turbo Injection, 300 000 km + 1985 505 Turbo Injection, 190 000 km
1985 505 Turbo Injection, 475 000 km + 1985 505 GRE, 233 000 km
Ex: 1981 505 STI, 300 000 km
Turku, Finland 




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Received on Wed Sep 21 19:15:34 2005