Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Wanted To Buy => Topic started by: Kiwibenz on November 02, 2021, 06:08:43

Title: Getrag 265/6 manual 5-speed gearbox
Post by: Kiwibenz on November 02, 2021, 06:08:43

Hi all
Anyone know of a sensibly priced Getrag 265/6 Manual 5-speed gearbox for sale?

Title: Re: Getrag 265/6 manual 5-speed gearbox
Post by: gordon on November 02, 2021, 09:23:14

Hi, I've got some (rebuilt)  with Speedo drive but I'm in the UK.

I've sent a PM

Title: Re: Getrag 265/6 manual 5-speed gearbox
Post by: Garry on November 02, 2021, 10:18:04

When i did a change over in my 280 many years ago the cost of the mechanical speedo drive from BMW was nearly the price of the gear box so make sure you get a mechanical one and not the electronic speedo drive.


Garry

Title: Re: Getrag 265/6 manual 5-speed gearbox
Post by: gordon on November 03, 2021, 10:26:41

Here is a shot of the mechanical Speedo drive.

Title: Re: Getrag 265/6 manual 5-speed gearbox
Post by: teahead on November 03, 2021, 17:00:21

You COULD get a 265 w/o the mech. speedo drive if you can find the parts for them and retrofit (easy).

Or get a Speedbox and have it modified to drive your mech speedo.  GPS way accurate!

https://www.speedhut.com/ecommerce/product/2585/SPEEDBOX™-GPS-VSS-to-Mechanical-Drive-Speed-Converter-(Cable-Included)

Title: Re: Getrag 265/6 manual 5-speed gearbox
Post by: SEB on November 05, 2021, 08:41:57

Gentlemen, maybe someone knows?
The GEATRAGs 265 are becoming hard to get, so is there any other 5/6 speed alternative for the Pagoda?
As far as I know, this 6-speed gearbox from Anna Thom is a modern Getrag probably from the BMW 1 Series?

Title: Re: Getrag 265/6 manual 5-speed gearbox
Post by: 707dieseldean on November 05, 2021, 15:04:11

 Only 5 speed conversion that is available, that I have found. Modified Tremec 5 speed, with choice of .73 or .63 5th gear ratio. Runs about $5500.00 USD. Would be interested if anyone here has installed this unit?
https://drivenman.com/product/mercedes-280sl-5-speed-conversion-kit/

Title: Re: Getrag 265/6 manual 5-speed gearbox
Post by: Garry on November 05, 2021, 21:16:54

Reach out to Ray, known as Raymond who lives in Florida, and one of our past Presidents, who has done this many years ago quite successfully.

Title: Re: Getrag 265/6 manual 5-speed gearbox
Post by: 450sl on November 06, 2021, 20:05:11

Anna Thom is using their own bellhouse casting which they weld on onto a modern gearbox.
The speedo gear is their custom (belt driven) product bolted onto the rear of the box.

Next spring I can crawl under my car to check the casing number.

Title: Re: Getrag 265/6 manual 5-speed gearbox
Post by: gordon on November 13, 2021, 18:06:02

A 265 gearbox plus prop shaft with universal joint together with crate weighing a total of 48 kg shipped by air (FedEx) to New Zealand from the UK cost £235 .
I thought that was relatively cheap considering the distance travelled.

Title: Re: Getrag 265/6 manual 5-speed gearbox
Post by: Box-doctor on February 02, 2022, 09:07:20

I don't know if this is still relevant or not, but I can supply a kit or just a gearbox - full reconditioned if needed.

 Regards Neil.

Title: Re: Getrag 265/6 manual 5-speed gearbox
Post by: Jonny B on February 02, 2022, 17:06:29

Ray's installation of the 5-speed is detailed in Pagoda World issue 11

Title: Re: Getrag 265/6 manual 5-speed gearbox
Post by: lagolag on February 16, 2022, 18:39:05

They are available on kleinzagen eBay in Germany, see link
https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-metzingen/getrag-265-6/k0l7987
And installation kit is available from Pagode W 113 (Roadbook)
https://w113.eu/Shop/Roadbook%20Shop.html
I have bought the parts myself from these sites and it was very hassle free and I’m now working with the exchange of gearbox.