Type 9 and MT75??

[Deanno]

I'm looking for a gearbox to mate up with a 1.8 Zetec.

which one would i need?
what is the difference?
is it true that the MT75 will bolt straight on without a bell housing as it has a build in one?
The Type 9 i have been told will need a bell housing which one or from what car??

Sorry so many questions

Any help will be greatly appreciated
Dean

[ozzy1]

I thought Ford used a standard bolt pattern on their engines and gearboxes up til the Duratec as this is a mazda engine.

Anyway useful links below.

http://www.zetecinside.com/xr2/gearbox.shtml

http://www.number69.net/stylus/zetec_resources.htm

[deezee]

The type 9 has a removable bellhousing. The MT75 has a integral bellhousing. Both bolt patterns are the same. All ford bellhousings fit ford engines.

So to answer your question, both the Type9 and the MT75 go onto a zetec as standard. I think the type 9 is better suited to a kitcar due to its size and its popularity means performance parts and upgrades are easy to source.

[Deanno]

thank you for that
so if i got a type 9 i would still have to get a bell housing?

[ozzy1]

The bellhousing that it comes with will fit,unless you buy a performance unit from say BGH then no bellhousing incl.

[Deanno]

is this one ok even though it has come out of a granada?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120606823710&ssPageNam e=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[deezee]

Yes, the MT75 will go onto a zetec engine. There are no special versions of the MT75 with regards the bellhousing only a 4wd and 2wd version on the tail end.

[twinturbo]

Originally Posted by deezee

All ford bellhousings fit ford engines.

That's not true,

The V6 and 4-Pot are not the same, and the SEa Duratec V6 is not the same either.

TT

[big_wasa]

Yes that looks like the granny 4cyl box and it will bolt straight up. There are only 5 bolts that hold it to the engine. None are below the sump.

ive chopped lots of metal of the bottom of mine for extra ground clearance.

[snapper]

Type 9 and MT75 will fit the Zetec, some flywheel and starter motor issues with the Type 9.
Type 9 has better ratios, MT75 is stronger but only for engines over 175 bhp.
Type 9 should have a bellhousing with it if not don't buy.
You can fit the Cosworth T5, the best ratios but big.
The V6 Type 9 will fit with a 40mm spacer between gearbox and a 4 pot bell housing and has better ratios than all the boxes exept the T5.
I know because I have fitted the V6 box to a Pinto