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i just ordered a zetec mtx75 for $150 shipped to be a donor for the FD ratio for my duratec mtx75.
i know the ring gear is easy to install, after all i did install the torsen myself.
now the pinion gear is what im wondering about, how had is it to install, and what kinda special tools do i need?
thanks,
Russell
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{TH}My ongoing concern with the DIY on any MTX75 is ,as I have said in the past,a lot of the info in the transaxle forum is totally incorrect, that along with bad info from other owners is leading owners down the wrong path and getting them in deep s**t when they tear down an MTX. I interce when I see rubbish being posted and incorrect info be thrown out by those who know little of the MTX....no axe to grind here but for goodness sake stop taking the 'simple' view of an MTX. Either speak from experience or genuine understanding of the gearbox or say nothing. This guy followed the masses re 'you only need a ring gear' and got into deep s**t...which tells you, in most cases, the masses knowledge of the MTX75 is weak at best..I have a 'few' under my belt so I think I may know a little more...
...with the FDR change, could get himself in deep trouble he if he doesn't know what level of output shaft he has in the existing trans, but WTF do I know!!!!
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ive talked to terry before about the upgrade and quite frankly cannot afford it.
im a mechanic by trade so i think i have a better shot at getting this right than the basic DIYer. thats why i bought a zetec mtx75 because i know you need both gears, and im not gonna make the mistake the other guy did on here by just changing 1 gear
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...with a donor trans ,of the correct level he may be OK ....but again it does depend on the existing level of output shaft.Also using the early level '2 piece' output shaft assy does have its down sides....
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Originally posted by Russell-3L:
i just ordered a zetec mtx75 for $150 shipped to be a donor for the FD ratio for my duratec mtx75.
i know the ring gear is easy to install, after all i did install the torsen myself.
now the pinion gear is what im wondering about, how had is it to install, and what kinda special tools do i need?
thanks,
Russell
HOLD UP! NOWHERE in the DIY parts list is it said that the ZETEC final drive is an option!!! 
Only about 1% of the DIY'rs out there should think about doing that mod as you need differnt parts, special tools and knowledge to do this. For the most part I'd say the zetec FD is not a smart option anyway unless you have a lot of power.
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Originally posted by warmonger:
Originally posted by Russell-3L:
i just ordered a zetec mtx75 for $150 shipped to be a donor for the FD ratio for my duratec mtx75.
i know the ring gear is easy to install, after all i did install the torsen myself.
now the pinion gear is what im wondering about, how had is it to install, and what kinda special tools do i need?
thanks,
Russell
HOLD UP! NOWHERE in the DIY parts list is it said that the ZETEC final drive is an option!!!
Only about 1% of the DIY'rs out there should think about doing that mod as you need differnt parts, special tools and knowledge to do this. For the most part I'd say the zetec FD is not a smart option anyway unless you have a lot of power.
Why is in not a good idea unless you have alot of power?
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The ratio is lower. less turns per minute than the standard FD means a lower reving engine (better on gas on the freeway, etc), longer runs through each gear, higher mph in each gear at redline, etc. (for instance, it allows a 60mph speed before the 2-3 shift)
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Originally posted by Ray:
The ratio is lower. less turns per minute than the standard FD means a lower reving engine (better on gas on the freeway, etc), longer runs through each gear, higher mph in each gear at redline, etc. (for instance, it allows a 60mph speed before the 2-3 shift)
yeah 60 in second is nice...my accord does this and its a blast....
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Originally posted by todras:
{TH}My ongoing concern with the DIY on any MTX75 is ,as I have said in the past,a lot of the info in the transaxle forum is totally incorrect, that along with bad info from other owners is leading owners down the wrong path and getting them in deep s**t when they tear down an MTX. I interce when I see rubbish being posted and incorrect info be thrown out by those who know little of the MTX....no axe to grind here but for goodness sake stop taking the 'simple' view of an MTX. Either speak from experience or genuine understanding of the gearbox or say nothing. This guy followed the masses re 'you only need a ring gear' and got into deep s**t...which tells you, in most cases, the masses knowledge of the MTX75 is weak at best..I have a 'few' under my belt so I think I may know a little more...
...with the FDR change, could get himself in deep trouble he if he doesn't know what level of output shaft he has in the existing trans, but WTF do I know!!!!
are you talkin about me? 
holy crap dude, i didnt mean to piss you off..... 
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Originally posted by Instigator:
Originally posted by todras:
{TH}My ongoing concern with the DIY on any MTX75 is ,as I have said in the past,a lot of the info in the transaxle forum is totally incorrect, that along with bad info from other owners is leading owners down the wrong path and getting them in deep s**t when they tear down an MTX. I interce when I see rubbish being posted and incorrect info be thrown out by those who know little of the MTX....no axe to grind here but for goodness sake stop taking the 'simple' view of an MTX. Either speak from experience or genuine understanding of the gearbox or say nothing. This guy followed the masses re 'you only need a ring gear' and got into deep s**t...which tells you, in most cases, the masses knowledge of the MTX75 is weak at best..I have a 'few' under my belt so I think I may know a little more...
...with the FDR change, could get himself in deep trouble he if he doesn't know what level of output shaft he has in the existing trans, but WTF do I know!!!!
are you talkin about me?
holy crap dude, i didnt mean to piss you off.....
I don't think he is pissed at you...
Simply stating that there is a lot of misinformation and your the most recent example of that misinformation!
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