So my clutch is acting up and I am considering trying to tackle the relatively complex task of changing to a different trans. Have access to a modern computerized shop as well as an electrical R and D facility. In order to identify candidate 6sp transmissions I first need to know some major dimensions of the MTX. Since I don't have a spare MTX around. I was wondering if anyone could supply: Overall length,width and input shaft centerline to axle centerline distance.Any help would be appreciated.
MTX Dimensions/Alternate Transmissions
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Let's just say that the cost vs.benefit for the various options will be determined. Potentially Honda, Nissan transmissions could be candidates with their factory HLSD. Maxima guys complain of baulky 3rd gear though. There are others as have been posted in the past.
First screening criteria: No subframe cutting for clearance.
First screening criteria: No subframe cutting for clearance.
1995SHO9
FLEES ARE COMIN
Hope you have alot of money. TO my knowledge, no one has swaped a tranny into an mtx sho from another car.
Good luck, I'd like to see other options as far as transmissions go.
Good luck, I'd like to see other options as far as transmissions go.
shobote
SHO Member
where in IL are you ? I have a spare MTX in the garage.
shoclown
shoclown
i have one here at the school we just went thru, i also have several other mtxs from other cars here at the school....what measuremnets do you need?
suggestion one
Mazda 6, six speed.
Mazda 6, six speed.
BlackonBlack89
SHO Member
I think someone threw around the idea of the focus SVT 6-speed manual.
Good luck. It would be cool to see it happen!
Good luck. It would be cool to see it happen!
Shoaz
Studly dood
I don't know that the SVTF tranny is any stronger than an MTX-IV. FWIW, the SVTF six-speed is the same six-speed in a Mini. (Made by ZF, IIRC, or Getrag.)
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BlackonBlack89
SHO Member
I remeber hearing that too. IMO I think the MTX-IV is pretty damn strong tranny. I bet a N/A car, six close ratio gears would be so fun to drive! It would make a stock SHO run low 14's. hahah.
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HotRodKid
mmmmm ... turbo
input shaft centerline to axle centerline is 7.59510"
and yes, i know that for absolute fact
and yes, i know that for absolute fact
1993MTXSHO
Its a Taurus...
Agreed 100%, for a fwd platform being built in the 80's it's a damn good tranny, and still to this day holds a lot of power that we throw at it.
HotRodKid
mmmmm ... turbo
when you have a shop at your disposal, the boss already bought the equipment, the lights and heat are already running and theres a pile of scrap sitting in the scrap barrel that you can pick through, making the stuff becomes cheap
its the actual production runs that wind up costing money
Here are some approximate numbers - ballpark, not guaranteed.
Bell housing mtg face to end of trans - 14"
Input shaft to axle shaft cl distance - 7.5"
Axle shaft is approx 4.5" below the input shaft
Max front to back distance - 21"
Bell housing mtg face to end of trans - 14"
Input shaft to axle shaft cl distance - 7.5"
Axle shaft is approx 4.5" below the input shaft
Max front to back distance - 21"
hawkeye18
Sorta cares
Shoaz
Studly dood
Mine's holding up fine, although first gear is too tall for my taste. Personally I think the gears are too close for a SHO motor, but that's just me. The SVTF motor is similar to the SHO in that it makes torque over a broad range. I wasn't shifting any more at PIR in the SVTF than I do in the SHO, so I guess I just don't see the draw.
While I am gathering information I was wondering if anyone has a blown transmission case. The idea here is to use a gutted trans that can be easily transported for side by side comparison to the candidate transmissions.
HotRodKid
mmmmm ... turbo
i have one but i need it for a diff project, otherwise id send it out
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