
This gearbox has been tested and validated at over 550bhp a. We unbox and fit the box, as well as fitting the Syvecs ECU, to give us a DEADLY duo If you want. Optional Quaife ATB for both standard driveshafts (QDF9U) and 28T DSS uprated shafts (QDF17U) The Quaife QBE46Z is a high performance motorsport grade 5 speed sequential gearbox for high power and track day use. Our Quaife Sequential gearbox is back from service and its time to put it back into our FK8.
Optional LED digital gear position indicator available.
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The familiar whine from straight cut gears, and clutchless full throttle gearchanges. It is fitted with a Quaife ATB differential.
Retains stock EP3/FN2/DC5 clutch, diff, driveshafts and mounts The box comes with the Quaife lever, bowden cable, single channel potentiometer and Geartronics 7 segment LED digital display. Ultra fast sequential gearshift with straight cut or helical close-ratio gears. Strengthened outer casing and five wider gears The Quaife QBE89G is a seven-speed sequential gearbox with ultra-close ratios, ideally suited to the demands of front engined, rear wheel drive cars running. gearbox is fitted with a new internal Tilton slave cylinder, also included is a used bell housing to fit Volkswagen KR ABF etc The gear ratios are: 1st 3.105 2nd 2.160 3rd 1.724 4th 1.394 5th 1.135 6th 0.975. Also included is the shift lever, gear indicator & shift light. Key technical features of the QKE8J five-speed Honda EP3/FN2/DC5 sequential gearkit include:- Im selling a brand new Quaife 34g Transverse Helical 6 speed sequential gearbox. There is also the choice of a helical set for road and track day applications. Avoiding standing starts/launches will certainly help increase its lifespan. Wide straight cut (spur) close-ratio gears minimise transmission losses and offer a choice of rally, race or drag race gearing. Quaife rates the gearbox conservatively at 450 hp, but we're confident it will hold up to our planned 550 whp.
QKE8J re-uses the original EP3/FN2/DC5 bellhousing half of the transmission casing, enabling the retention of the Honda clutch, differential, driveshafts and mounting points. A compact, drum style sequential gearchange mechanism and an open face dog design ensure an ultra rapid, positive gear sequential shift. Well I Have owned both variants of R500 Duratecs, a 2009 model with the Quaife sequential, then a 2011 with the Caterham Six Speed Box. QKE8J features a replacement Quaife outer gearbox case incorporating an additional support bearing between 4th and 5th gear.