AJRTDDI Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 im currently doing a Zetec swap on my escort mk4 with a goal power of 200-250 bhp.i was wondering what gearboxs was best suited ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 What Gearbox is best suited with 2.0 zetec ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOCA Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 im currently doing a Zetec swap on my escort mk4 with a goal power of 200-250 bhp. i was wondering what gearboxs was best suited ? The MTX75 can take a lot of torque (as you will know its the torque that kills them, not the power)- ive been running 370+Nm for a while (but i have a solid DMF conversion, carbon fiber/kevlar clutch - supposedly good for 400Hp/400 torques) its plentiful/ cheap/ easy to obtain as well - im not sure how easy it will fit but its often used on Ford coversions/ engine swaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 will cvh driveshafts fit right into the MTX75 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 i think i have a spare MTX75. Wasnt they fitted to the 90PS Focus TDDI ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 mtx75 arent cable. So im guessing it need some converting ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOCA Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 mtx75 arent cable. So im guessing it need some converting ? Mine is a cable (Mondeo mk3 2.0L diesel) the MTX75 was used on the early Mondeo mk3 3.0L ST220s I have very little idea how you would fit it on - mine came with my car and i just stuck in the flywheel/ carbon clutch etc + modified the gearstick to make it a short- shifter, i did transplants/ conversions in the past (practically built a race car from scratch) but its too much hassle/ too much work for me now the cvh driveshafts are probably quite weedy and the brakes are small - you might be better using a Mondeo front end (driveshafts, brakes suspension ) a mk3 has 5- stud wheels, the mk1/2 has 4 stud edit- the Mondeo probably has too wide a track for the Escort, possibly a Fiesta ST front may fit better (g-box/ driveshafts/ brakes suspension) What gearbox normally comes with the 2.0L zetec? were you considering going 6-speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 i just want a safe, smooth power delvery. ( i dont mind less power for better reilabilty. i will be using the car everyday for work (35 miles) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 i heard the 6 speed was hard to pull off. Is there any bolt on things i can use. if i fit bigger brakes will i need a bigger slave cyclinder and servo ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnyvangough Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Your best bet would be a RS Turbo with LSD which came standard in a few. Otherwise, any CVH gearbox but upgrade to a good LSD such as Quaife etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 just to update. I will be using a RS Gearbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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