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Hi guys, I stupidly neglected doing my diff oil for a long time and am getting some pretty bad noises which I think are diff related (2012 FG Turbo Ute 6 speed manual by the way 205,000kms). I first thought it might be a wheel bearing as sort of sounds similar to when I’ve experienced that in other cars in the past but what’s different is it seems to be louder/worse when I back off the throttle or when I push the clutch pedal in particularly when changing gears at the 70-100kmh range. Any ideas on what this might be and whether I can do any self diagnosis at home? Thanks very much for any pointers/advice. I guess any recommendations on where to take it for repairs in Melbourne would be r helpful too. cheers.

I take your point. I don’t think it’s really marketing if they aren’t supplying the box though. I was just asking what their experience is of NA boxes in turbo cars… I’m still leaning towards trying to find a turbo one for ok money but from what I’ve read I reckon an NA one that’s had a bit of a service and look over might be ok for my stock to slightly modded Ute.

Interestingly he did say they have had multiple cars pushing 300kw atw on NA autos with no issues.

Yeah I thought so too. Seems fair and responded quickly. Will definitely meet with them.

So Maxx Performance got back to me pretty quickly with the below. What we think?

Thanks mate appreciate the input. I guess the other option would be to pick a box up that has issues ( hopefully for very cheap) and have it built…

I’d obviously rather get a turbo transmission just a matter of what I can actually get locally. See what comes up. Im going to attempt the mechanical swap work myself… in terms of wiring everything up and getting it driving well any recommendations who I should take it to?

I’m seeing a lot more NA wrecks come up. So I’d be pretty safe getting a ZF box out of an NA FG XR6 then? I don’t anticipate major mods on this car, maybe some basic stuff like injectors, cat and a tune.

Some decent buying there, but getting over from SA prob make it pretty costly. I’m in Melbs. Guess could road trip for the right buy.

I offered the bloke around $1500 for the box and he said I was dreaming

Is there anything else I am going to need other than a clue and some help? I guess the other question is what is a TR6060 with 200,000 kms on it worth. Not thrashed at all but clutch probably needs replacement.

Does this seem like an ok deal…. “We have series 2 turbo gearbox from a F6 s2 cost $3200 - 114 klms Tail shaft - $450 reco Engine loom S2 turbo same car $450 Shifter - $120 Flex plate $65”

That would certainly be a nice relief… the clutch return spring is actually failing now so it’s not returning all the way properly.

Apart from tailshaft I know those are different for the utes.

Also are there any differences I need to be aware of in sourcing parts. I’m thinking pulling everything out of a wreck might be my best option. Most wrecks seem to be sedans so what parts are different from sedan to ute? And am I correct in thinking FG XR6 NA transmissions and associated parts are the same as FG XR6 Turbo transmissions? thanks again for your help