Lazarus1
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Ok lads,my friend has an Opel Astra Gsi(1.8l 16v 125Bhp) with a factory F18 gearbox.He has recently put a C20XE of an Opel Cadett and was woundering if he should get the F20 gearbox of the Cadett aswell...So can you tell me the advantiges/dissadvantiges of the two.Wich is better overall.Thank you.
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Lazarus1
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Can you help me out guys,i need your input.cheers.
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Ian
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Not sure if F18 will even go on C20XE? You might not have the choice.
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Lazarus1
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But, i hope my friend knows what's he talking about cause the car is running,he drove me around town in the car today,the c20xe is in and he's pretty shure that the 1.8l astra came with a factory f18 gearbox.
Any thoughts?
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Lazarus1
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Ok,let me make it simple.
An opel astra gsi(1.8l 16v 125Bhp)now has a C20XE in the bay.The car is still running the factory gearbox.Is it a f18 or f20?If it is a f18 is it better to have the f20?Explain please
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Lazarus1
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Ian
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You sure the factory box is F18?
Like I say, I've never heard these two compared. Normally the choice is F16 from early Calibra and F20 from most others.
F20 is rated at 200ft/lb torque
F16 at 160ft/lb
F18 will be 180?
Still enough even though its not as strong as F20.
The ratios are also not just decided by gearbox F number, you can get different ratios within one model of box.
Even if they are different ratios then there is still no 'better' box, one may offer closer ratio and better acceleration, but it will offer worse top speed and will be worse on fuel on the motorway.
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Lazarus1
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thats the thing i'm not sure...he's not sure either,but your explanation helped me out to clear the issue.Thank you Ian.
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ainsley_brader
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f18 is the new big block box and they are crap. I would go for the f20!
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Cybermonkey
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yeah the F18 is a big block gearbox, and wont mate to the 20XE, so your friend has either an F16 or F20. he must have the Cesaro model Ian
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and-m
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Untrue, I run an F18 box on my XE.
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Lazarus1
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and-m,if that is true in your opinion and others opinion is welcome,what do you think would be better overall for my mates Astra,the f18 or the f20,is it a big deal,does it make much of a difference?thank you guys.
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X 60RSA
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I love my F20 in 2nd 3rd and 4th, mainly 3rd and 4th, pull shite hot!
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mav
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yep my F20 is wouldn't change it..........
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and-m
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Any will be fine
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