Which is the suitable transfer box?

[snezza69]

I Have an R380 off a Disco which came with the disco transfer box attached.  I also have a recon transfer box from a defender (same box)  I undrestand the ratios are different and I can't decide which box to use.  It is worthy of note that my 110 is running on 900's (wheels).  The engine will be a 300 TDi.

It has been suggested that I go for the old transfer box as I will get a better road speed on the motorway, however the other box is new (recon) and my gut feeling is to go with this one.

What are your suggestions please?

[Ben]

Hi Snezza

I'd be tempted to go with the Defender Transfer box.

Although low range should be the same on the two boxes, the high range on a disco box is higher than on a defender.

You might struggle getting decent acceleration without changing down all the time with the 900's.

Cheers

Ben

[TimM]

It has been suggested that I go for the old transfer box as I will get a better road speed on the motorway

The Disco transfer box will have longer gearing, so will (in theory) go faster on a motorway, I/we can cruise at 80-90 no probs and can go faster at a real push.

I've voted for the Defender box though as it has lower gearing and will be better suited to your wheels/tyres, many disco owners fit bigger tyres for off road, then fit the defender transfer box to regain the lost accelleration.

I'd say sell the transfer box (as it sounds a good one) and fit the defender box  

[snezza69]

OK, looks like the Defender one has it, I do have someone who is interested in the Disco transfer box aswell, but am unsure how much it is worth second hand.  IT is a friend so I am not too fussed about getting top whack.  Any ideas anyone?