mk3 gearbox

will the gearbox from an mk3 16v fit and work on a mk3 8v? i imagine it fits the same but would it make the 8v drive/pull different?

what would the difference be?

the 16v box will have longer ratios due to the 16v revving higher. BUT.. doesnt the 8v use a rod change and the 16v uses cable?

no idea im selling one on the bay and someones asked if it will fit a mk3 8v

I believe there is a bit more to it than just the gear ratios and rod or cable change. I have a 16v trans which is cable change and has a hydro clutch. In order to put a 16v trans on an 8v, one would need cable shifter box + linkage, clutch + flywheel, clutch pedal hydro cylinder and the hydro actuator that is mounted on the trans, and i also believe the starter. Don't quote me on that, because I know that is what it would take for me to put the 16v trans on my 8v which i'm not going to do as it is more work that its really worth on a mk1.

Cant see any partiular reason why not but with all the other things you
need to change like the gearbox, electronics, suspension and brakes to
name a few it hardly seems worth the cost and effort.
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