connect gearbox

[phil6354]

Hi I have a 04 connect Di 1.8 diesel , can anyone please tell me if a gearbox from a tdci or other connect model will fit into it please?

[paul2012]

Hi I have a 04 connect Di 1.8 diesel , can anyone please tell me if a gearbox from a tdci or other connect model will fit into it please?

Welcome to the Forum.

Any gearbox from 2003-2006 Connect TDDI or TDCI will fit.

or as an upgrade. A Focus mk1 TDDI or TDCI gearbox will also fit. (Focus gearbox has a better ratio than connects)

[mrtn]

(Focus gearbox has a better ratio than connects)

It's so much better that I have found myself racing (and winning) the people who want to use to closing lane to get ahead of you. It was out of the question with the original box.

[LostinTransit]

Any gearbox from 2003-2006 Connect TDDI or TDCI will fit.

or as an upgrade. A Focus mk1 TDDI or TDCI gearbox will also fit. (Focus gearbox has a better ratio than connects)

@paul2012 would the same hold true for the 2015 Transit Connect?.. Would this swap be a better ratio or worse?.. Might be interested in a swap for a few better ratios.

[mrtn]

I doubt a diesel manual box attaches to your gasoline engine.

[LostinTransit]

I doubt a diesel manual box attaches to your gasoline engine.

Keep an open mind people.. I'm not referring to a diesel gear box on a gasoline engine.. I'm speaking terms of any upgraded gear box on a gasoline engine or diesel engine within specs. I would suspect that next time.. I need to post comment with more/specs on what I was asking. Cause people aren't being very open minded to change. Striving to be different is so rewarding.

[mrtn]

Of course. Manufacturers have other reasons for picking the combinations of parts. Sometimes it's about longetivity, sometimes they have a warehouse full of useless sh*t like the Gen1 US TC engine/transmission combo, not purpose built for the TC.

[paul2012]

Any gearbox from 2003-2006 Connect TDDI or TDCI will fit.

or as an upgrade. A Focus mk1 TDDI or TDCI gearbox will also fit. (Focus gearbox has a better ratio than connects)

@paul2012 would the same hold true for the 2015 Transit Connect?.. Would this swap be a better ratio or worse?.. Might be interested in a swap for a few better ratios.

2015 Connect is the US have either the

1.6 EcoBoost 178 hp engine - which is used here in the UK in several other Ford models with 6 speed manual gearboxes.

or

2.5 Duratec 169 hp engine - This US version engine is a l4 ( 4 cylinder) which is not available here.


We have the 2.5 Duratec l5 (5 cylinder) or 2.5 Duratec V6 engine other here instead