v8jim
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Does anyone know if the ford tdci engine uses the same gearbox as the durotec because if it does that means you could use durotec rwd conversion.130hp and 60mpg in a relatively light weight classic would make a fun daily.
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Jan 26, 2012 18:11:17 GMT
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well knowing ford it will probably bolt to a type 9  if not have a look at the volvo rwd box as wasnt the duratec a derivative of the 5 cylinder volvo lumps? |
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Jan 26, 2012 18:13:38 GMT
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well knowing ford it will probably bolt to a type 9 It won't Jim, you thinking of using newish (mk3?) MX5 gearbox? |
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Jan 26, 2012 18:24:45 GMT
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only rear drive diesels I know of from ford of late would be the 2.4 TDDI/TDCI in the transit, MT75 or MT82 box, the 3.2 I5 engine with the 6 speed unit.
and the 2.5/3.0 ranger (aka Mazda B series)
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Jan 26, 2012 18:35:30 GMT
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I remember reading on a Ford forum that Ford has more recently moved to share gearboxes with Mazda, hence MX5/RX8 could be a possibility?
Earlier 1800 TDCi (115 bhp) engines are based on an ancient engine that was fitted to some Sierras and P100s, but I think the more recent ones have a flywheel and bellhousing bolts for a Mazda box.
Another thing to consider though, have you tried driving a 130bhp diesel fast? Personally, I find you need a lot more diesel bhps to make up for the limited power band. I don't enjoy driving diesels.
EDIT:
After reading the OP again, I see you were looking for a 'fun' car, not a fast one. I forget not everyone is a speed freak.
Large amounts of torque through rear wheels will certainly be 'fun'!
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Last Edit: Jan 26, 2012 18:37:53 GMT by SamR380
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v8jim
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Jan 26, 2012 19:15:18 GMT
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I didn't know about the ford Mazda thing that would be good if they fitted together
Lots of torque in a light rwd car would be heaps of fun if not stupidly fast and with good mpg you could drive to work everyday in a cool classic sideways at 40mph lol.
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Jan 26, 2012 20:14:51 GMT
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Being having similar wonderings recently myself - currently got a loaned Focus TDCi and it's not bad and got me wondering whether the MX box would mate up....
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Jan 26, 2012 20:32:47 GMT
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Then of course there's the mondeo st engine
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If I'm not mistaken, the 2.2 diesel is pugeot based, although I don't know what that means for gearbox choices.
Did a google search and locost folks are using the duratec petrol and the mk3 mx5 box. I can't imagine ford don't share boxes between their diesels and patrols, so you could be onto a winner.
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if not have a look at the volvo rwd box as wasnt the duratec a derivative of the 5 cylinder volvo lumps?
