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4 speed vs. 5 speed
what are some advantages and disadvantages of both? i see more 4 speeds for sale...my gut says i'd rather have that extra gear...perhaps i'm wrong.
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Generally speaking the fourspeeds come with a carbed motor - the 5 is usually EFI
Carbed has its own headaches as opposed to EFI however a 5speed swap it fairly easy from what I've heard - a lot of the older 88-90 have some of the more desireable options
Options lists -> http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...1&postcount=19
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The 5 speed is nice, but I wouldnt let that be a deal breaker on any car your are looking at.... Both of the festivas we've got are 4 speeds even though ideally we would have bought a 5 speed.
It also depends on how much higher speed driving you intend to do. The 4 speeds seem to do ok up to about 70.... after that it seems like your are really having to rev the engine pretty high.
I eventually plan on swapping a 5 speed into ours. But Im in no hurry as 40 mpg is still very easy to get.Previous owner of a '89 Graphite L, 4spd, GL Seats, Aspire Brakes, 14x6's, 185/60/14'sComment
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