Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Transaxle is there a six speed that would work???

Originally posted by Dan Nixon:

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Bigger problem is SVT Focus 6 speed has 2 underdrive ratios instaed of one...basically wiil help highway fuel economy (which SVTF needs) but nothing for power without some ratio changes. IMO MTX-75 ratios well spaced for the 2.5L(unless you really care about 0-60 times where its close ratios require another shift)..Why they put the taller final drive in zetec (fuel economy I guess) is unknown but unfortunate..

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Bingo! You win the prize for the post I most agree with!


The spacing on the MTX-75 keeps the duratech in its powerband through every gear. I wouldn't change the ratios at all except to add a 6th gear for fuel economy at highway cruise. Although I have to admit that 26.5 MPH in a 300HP turbo car cruising at 80MPH in 5th; at 3700 rpm for christs sake is nothing to laugh at. The more I drive it around the more I am glad I left the final drive alone.
Yes I have traction issues, but I can always get wider tires.