AWD SETUP

[likeJIF]

I agree Bhaz, I was just trying to give him options.

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[mikemounlio]

I agree Bhaz, I was just trying to give him options.

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Thanks! When i go to do this its going to be a huge task so i want the parts i used to be pretty easy to come by when i mess up.

[reddragon]

I mentioned earlier in thread, that Mazda Tributes and Ford Escapes may have had an AWD g series box. It looks like they can be sourced from 2001 - 2004 Tribute/Escape 4cyl AWD. Gearbox should be called a G5M-X. Gear ratios 1st- 3.666 2nd- 2.059 3rd- 1.310 4th- 1.030 5th- 0.837

I used to own an AWD tribute, they are basically a front wheel drive, with an electronic clutch that engaged the rear drive shaft. The 4cyl engines were 2.0 ford zetec, so would assume bellhousing bolt patterns would be different to B series motors.

LSD conversions for these boxes look to be cheaper than the capri box - does anyone know if they would be compatible?

[mikemounlio]

I c. Now we are getting somewhere.

[shorestiva]

The problem is that it's very unlikely that a g series box will hold up to the power he wants. They turn into consumables over 250-300hp.

[mikemounlio]

The problem is that it's very unlikely that a g series box will hold up to the power he wants. They turn into consumables over 250-300hp.

say it aint so!

[mikemounlio]

Im gonna be in a battle with Lucifer! The bpt will be going in lucifer this winter and going back to a big turbo. The goal is 400hp to the wheels. not sure if ill get there but im gonna try.

[reddragon]

The problem is that it's very unlikely that a g series box will hold up to the power he wants. They turn into consumables over 250-300hp.

True. The tribute/escape weighs twice as much as a festiva, and the wheels are a lot bigger. I'm thinking they may have strengthened the gearboxes for that purpose. It's hard to find good info on these though. I know the automatic tributes had known transmission problems, but haven't heard/read much in regards to the manual ones.

[mikemounlio]

SO if the g series box is not to the task whats another good swap aside from the crv swap that sounds better and better.

[FestYboy]

Evo...

[reddragon]

Install electric wheel hub motors in the rear. Good for about 100hp per wheel*

* batteries not included.

[bravekozak]

Just buy a used Mazda 323 GTX Turbo AWD.

[likeJIF]

Hmmmmm