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Old 22-06-2007, 11:27 AM   #1
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Default MTX75 Gearbox to an IB5 Gearbox

MTX75 Gearbox to an IB5 Gearbox on a 2ltr Zetec engine.!

can this be done faily easily.....

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Old 22-06-2007, 03:37 PM   #2
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More importantly..........why would you want to?
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Old 22-06-2007, 03:58 PM   #3
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just wondering if a Zetec engine would fit, i rather like the ib5 gearbox!
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Old 22-06-2007, 04:57 PM   #4
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It will fit. The IB5 and MTX75 are pretty much bolt-in replacement, althought the IB5 is a light duty box while the MTX75 is a heavy duty box.
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Old 22-06-2007, 08:03 PM   #5
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the IB5 is good for 180-190hp
The MTX75 is good for 200-230hp.(this is stated in FastFord Magazine issue 248)

Im sure the ST150 Fiesta has an IB5 box with a Duratech engine and that can be tuned upto 200hp.

My Focus 2003 CL 1.8L Zetec has the IB5 so its a bolton for sure.

Photn You should look into puting a Duratech under there not a Zetec.
A few Euro Tunning shops have 230hp kits and thats NA.
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Old 23-06-2007, 03:41 AM   #6
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dude the Zetec box is a much better gearbox for feel, strength and longevity. Why the hell would you convert an MTX75 to an IB5??!!!!!
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