More donor questions! XR4x4

[Jezzer99]

Another question on donors - what are the differences with a 4x4 donor? What gearboxes did these cars have and are there any issues I should be aware of using one as a donor? Cheers.

[tr7v8]

4 x 4 fordies all use MT75 & have front diff in sump. 99% sure any way!

[Jezzer99]

Thanks - is it a standard MT75 or are there some "gubbins" that make it 4x4 ready?

[3GE Components]

It's a special box, the front prop comes out of a casting that's part of the box.

HTH

John

[les g]

yep he,s right
i have read get the 4x4 box take off the the lump that does 4x4 (propshaft end ) mate standard end of mt75 and you have got ultimate desirable ratios and strength its called a hybrid in racing circles
if what i,ve just posted is wrong please amend
les g:o :o :o

[snapper]

http://community.rhocar.org/index.php?autocom=ibwiki&cmd=article&id=11

Link to Type 9 and MT75 ratios

In my humble opinion the Cosworth T5 has the best ratios but is still lots of dosh so the V6 Type 9 has the next best ratios but needs a 30mm spacer between box and Pinto bell housing because of the longer input shaft

http://community.rhocar.org/index.php?autocom=ibwiki&cmd=article&id=10

Link to V6 box to Pinto or Zetec

[twinturbo]

Both type 9 and MT75 were used in 4x4 Sierras.

You can't remove the Transfer casing from the MT75, you need a 4pot RWD MT75 and then have a Trans specialist swap over the front casing from the V6 4x4 to the RWD box.

T5 Won;t fit the V6 without a special belhousing.

Type 9 can be converted to RWD by geting hold of the RWD tailcasing and associated parts, but it's a lot of hassle.

TT