Mt82 swap for mt82

[DekiDoo]

I have an 18 gt with the mt82d4. Not a fan of the gearing and I miss the way my 11 and boss 302 shifted. Anyone know what it would take to swap a 15-17 built mt82 into an 18? They can be had for about $1400. I really don't want the magnum xl as it has almost the same ratios as the d4.

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[db252]

The transmission of course.
Full clutch setup most likely but I really don’t see why the 18 and up set up won’t work.
A tune to adjust for new ratios.
Stock harness should connect the same (haven’t compared them) and driveshaft wouldn't need to be changed either.

I love my xl magnum though.

 

[Burkey]

The transmission of course.
Full clutch setup most likely but I really don’t see why the 18 and up set up won’t work.
A tune to adjust for new ratios.
Stock harness should connect the same (haven’t compared them) and driveshaft wouldnt need to be changed either.

I love my xl magnum though.

YOU have torque though..
I reckon the new ratios would SUCK on an NA car

 

[db252]

Very true Burkey, lol, I have a different animal. My input was in regards to the question on the 15-17 MT82 install on his car. I just felt the urge to express my love for my Tremec. I think the 15-17 ratios are for the most part really good for an NA car especially with a taller diff than the 3:73's.

 

[EFI]

It probably be easier and cheaper to replace the diff gears to 4.09s and you'll get similar results.

 

[Burkey]

Very true Burkey, lol, I have a different animal. My input was in regards to the question on the 15-17 MT82 install on his car. I just felt the urge to express my love for my Tremec. I think the 15-17 ratios are for the most part really good for an NA car especially with a taller diff than the 3:73's.

Ever wondered if Ford are actively seeking subsequently worse manual boxes in the hope that people just give up and buy the auto?

 

[DekiDoo]

Thanks for the replies guys. I'm probably doing this by the end of the year and I'll make a thread to document the process.

 

[steveespo]

I am working on this as well. In the process of building up a 3.55 Torsen rear in an aluminum housing to go with it. Have a 7000 mile take out MT-82 from a 2017 GT, Exedy Hyper Single and a DSS Carbon Driveshaft to complete the swap which will save about 55 lbs in driveline mass. With respect to the tuning of the as built data is there a line for trans ratios and rear gear or only rear gear?

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