A few MTX-75 Questions

[my98SVTturbo]

Would a 2000-2002.5 Focus MTX75 be the best trans to buy for my SVT 3.0L build

I have been reading a lot about this lately and have saw that in 2000 ford updated the MTX75 with the better shift forks/shift tower etc.

I guess my question is should I just build up my 99 MTX75 with the 2000+parts or should I find a low mileage 2000+ contour/cougar/focus trans and put it in?

If I were to go with the building up option what are the part numbers to all of the upgraded items such a the syncros and shift towers?

What is the significance of the zetec final drive ratio...can someone expand on this please? thanks

 

[BrApple]

nope.

your call on the build. you might just want to build waht you have so you know what the new parts are, etc.

 

[striker2]

to expand a little on that, you cant use the Focus trans because it wont bolt up to the Duratec. the Duratec uses a different bellhousing pattern and input shaft length than the Zetec (either Contour/Mystique/Cougar or the Focus version).

 

[my98SVTturbo]

gotcha, what is the signifigance of the zetec final gear ratio?

 

[DonKingKong]

The V6 had a final drive ratio of 4.06:1 which is good for acceleration (more torque multiplication), while the zetec ratio is 3.82:1, I believe, which is good for a bit lower RPM while cruising on the highway.