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Old 10-04-2012, 03:35 PM   #227 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by HydroJim View Post
So if I rebuild my MTX-75, I could potentially swap in a taller 5th gear and a smaller final drive?
Volvo did likewise on the Drive models of the 1.6D engine, all versions of which use the MTX75 transmission.
Lengthening the top gears (4 and 5 , and the final drive as well IIRC) so the rpm dropped considerably at speed.

Threat it well, 'cause these (Ford) transmissions don't have the best of reputations over here .
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