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Old 10-02-2012, 10:43 PM   #215 (permalink)
Allch Chcar
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Originally Posted by arcosine View Post
U can use a transmission with a 3.42 axle ratio. Using a transaxle with a numerically lower axle ratio will improve mpg of Aerofocus by reducing engine friction. The codes listed below come from the Vehicle Certification Label which is typically attached to the door latch edge on the driver side door.

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I believe the SOHC MTX-75 doesn't bolt up to the Zetec due to a different bolt pattern. Not completely sure, if it does then somebody has probably done it. But going from the 3.42(SOHC) to the 3.84(Zetec). Worse case the final drive gear and pinion should swap over.
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