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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Research & Development => Topic started by: cfm65@me.com on June 19, 2019, 13:59:54

Title: 123 Series 5 speed box in a Pagoda ?
Post by: cfm65@me.com on June 19, 2019, 13:59:54

Hi Guys,
WHas anyone tried fitting a 123 Series 5 speed box in a Pagoda?  This transmission has the gear lever controls on the left and I am concerned that the tunnel might be too narrow.
Any ideas?
Regards
Chris

Title: Re: 123 Series 5 speed box in a Pagoda ?
Post by: teahead on June 20, 2019, 20:54:24

Don't most fit W113s with a Getrag 265?

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=11121.0

http://www.hi-lineautomotive.com/hi-line-stories/upgrading-a-1966-pagoda-to-a-5-speed/

Title: Re: 123 Series 5 speed box in a Pagoda ?
Post by: Benz Dr. on June 20, 2019, 21:04:44

I'm thinking that you need a top loaded transmission.

Title: Re: 123 Series 5 speed box in a Pagoda ?
Post by: cfm65@me.com on June 21, 2019, 05:34:11

Thanks Gents.
I have just found a 265/6 Getrag in Cape Town. Will pick it up over the weekend.
Now I need Mark to clear his inbox, on order for me to purchase his Getrag kit.
Regards
Chris

Title: Re: 123 Series 5 speed box in a Pagoda ?
Post by: Shvegel on June 22, 2019, 20:39:28

If your Getrag doesn't have a speedometer cable drive you will have to use an electronic drive of some sort.  The cable drive from BMW is no longer available.

Title: Re: 123 Series 5 speed box in a Pagoda ?
Post by: Garry on June 22, 2019, 21:53:02

When i fitted a Getrag to my earlier Pagoda, it had an electronic speedo output and i had to get an electronic to cable drive unit.  It was quite expensive but BMW was able to supply.


Garry

Title: Re: 123 Series 5 speed box in a Pagoda ?
Post by: teahead on June 23, 2019, 00:03:34

Try to find an old 80-81 BMW 528i w/a 5-speed.  Has the mechanical speedo gear.

Found a running beater for $400.   Of course, snagged the trans and the banana intake to put in my E9.

;)