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Focus Mk2 1.6 100bhp and 115 Ti- VCT Gearbox interchangeable?

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HI everyone, i have a 2006 ford focus mk2 1.6 TI- VCT. It is a 5 speed manual. The gearbox has a crack and needs replacing. Am i able to use one from the standard 1.6 or does it need to be the same as mine from a ti-vct?  

 

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    It should be the same IB5 gearbox in both.

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    Possibly the final drive ratio was lower in the VCT version for improved acceleration, but yes, they are interchangeable.

    The final drive ratio should be on a tag somewhere on the box, if it is different you may need to change settings in Forscan or your speedo will be out

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    Thanks for the info guys  I'll pull it out and check the tag

     

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    Just out of interest does the tdci share the same IB5 box too? Guessing the ratios would differ more with them though 

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    The 1.6 and 1,8 TDCI have the much stronger MTX75 engine. The IB5 gearbox is not able to withstand the torque of the diesel engines.

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