Originally Posted by
Maki
IB5 and BC boxes are the same, only starter location is different... I don't see why it should be any stronger.
If you go for RST BC box, you'll have to use CVH EFI flywheel with enlarged bolt holes or 1.8/1.6 zetec flywheel as the 2.0 mondeo one will not fit.
A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE IS DANGEROUS. IT GET REALLY PI$*ED OFF WHEN PEOPLE THINK THEY KNOW ABOUT GEARBOXES. IB5 & BC BOXES ARE DIFFERENT INTERNALLY.