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Re: How about a 6-speed? #108820 11/06/01 12:46 AM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,812 NM D Derk2000 Member
Derk2000 Member D Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,812 NM	Rara, I'd like another gear just for highway mpg. That's just the economical side of me... 2000 Silver SVT #1602 Check it out in the registry! Mi Coche

Re: How about a 6-speed? #108821 11/06/01 04:08 AM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 7,329 KC, MO D DemonSVT Member
DemonSVT Member D Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 7,329 KC, MO	Quote: Originally posted by Rara: second, the SVT Focus engine is far from "peaky" for a 4-cyl, w/ 85% of peak torque at like 2200 rpm and a flat tq curve pretty much all the way to redline. BTW - Can't wait to see the horsepower curve... (Peaky!) High strung 4-cylinder... Other than that you said exactly what I did... I also agree with you and don't think the Getrag is a POS either. I think it will do admirably at exactly what it was designed for. Keeping the 4-banger high in the revs... 2000 SVT #674 - Check it out! Whoever coined the phrase; "If it ain't broke; don't fix it" ~ Just doesn't get it...

Re: How about a 6-speed? #108822 11/06/01 04:10 AM
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DemonSVT Member D Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 7,329 KC, MO	Quote: Originally posted by Derk2000: Rara, I'd like another gear just for highway mpg. That's just the economical side of me... Install the taller Zetec final drive gear. A much better idea! Add a quaife, clutch, and flywheel while you are in there too... 2000 SVT #674 - Check it out! Whoever coined the phrase; "If it ain't broke; don't fix it" ~ Just doesn't get it...

Re: How about a 6-speed? #108823 11/06/01 05:09 AM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,812 NM D Derk2000 Member
Derk2000 Member D Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,812 NM	interesting, Demon. when things need replacing down there, I might consider. Could I still hit 140? or would it be too wussy geared? 2000 Silver SVT #1602 Check it out in the registry! Mi Coche

Re: How about a 6-speed? #108824 11/06/01 05:54 PM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,527 Westland, MI R Rara Administrator
Rara Administrator R Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,527 Westland, MI	Quote: Originally posted by DemonSVT: BTW - Can't wait to see the horsepower curve... (Peaky!) High strung 4-cylinder... Umm, how do you know its peaky if you've never seen the dyno curves? fyi, I have seen them. It's all about balance. bcphillips@peoplepc.com

Re: How about a 6-speed? #108825 11/06/01 08:41 PM
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DemonSVT Member D Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 7,329 KC, MO	Post them please. Be nice to see an inline 4-cylinder break the traditional mold. 2000 SVT #674 - Check it out! Whoever coined the phrase; "If it ain't broke; don't fix it" ~ Just doesn't get it...

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