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Old 01-07-2008, 10:17 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by XFi View Post
I have already purchased a 'Pony/Fuel Saver' Transaxle from a 1st Generation Escort. This is not a direct replacement and will not work in my 3rd Gen Escort (or 2nd for that matter) without a lot of modification. I'm hoping the trans shop will be able to utilize/modify the 2.85 final drive ratio with the newer trans. I don't know exactly which way I am heading with the trans, but want to keep my options open.
Do you have it on good advice that you're going to be able to use that final drive? Or are you blazing new trails here for the benefit of other Escort owners to follow?
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