G5MR XR2 transmission

[MTBOX]

I would like to know if anybody has tried to put a G5MR XR2 transmission in a B3 1991 ford festiva?I know you will probably have to use the axles of the XR2.

[thered56]

May I ask why? I don't believe anyone has tried this as I'm not sure many see a reason to. You are wanting to mate the G5M-R to the B3, correct?

[xaero_81]

Isn't the G25/G5 a shorter final drive? Less mpgs on a B3?

[MTBOX]

G5M-R transmission

Yes for better gas mileage.Not really though.I need a 5 speed I put a 4 speed in because
my 5 speed is leaking fluid and I have all the parts for the G5M-R transmission.Thanks

[festyfreak39]

im sure the G5M-R will be worse on gas then the festiva 5 speed or 4 speed.
even though the RPMS might be better, the festiva engine is going to have to work alot more to turn a G5M-R than a festiva trans

correct me if im wrong.

[Rocketman]

I wonder what kind of clutch combo you'd have to use? Probably the whole XR2 clutch/flywheel. gtype/ftype have different input shafts

[MTBOX]

G5M-R transmission

I have the clutch, flywheel, presure plate, and all the axles from the XR2. I was going to put them in my other 1991 ford festiva B6T that has the stock 5 speed.Its just I can not put both cars in my garage at the same time.Thanks for all your input.

[eurotiva]

It will work. Just use the matching flywheel/clutch/trans. You will have to make mounts though.

I've thought about this same mod, so that you could absolutely thrash on the b3 with little to no chance of breaking anything but the motor.

[MTBOX]

G5M-R transmission

I might try this.I never thought about what festyfreak39 said about the B-3 motor might not have enough power to turn the G5M-R transmission enough to get better mpg.Thank you.