Originally Posted by
stevieturbo
What's it like space wise in the tunnel of a Sierra or Escort for a DCT ?
The huge side casing for the mechatronics always looks like it would need a new tunnel made ? Or maybe it's not that bad in person ?
Likewise most autos with their huge sumps. They just look like they'd end up scraping the ground lol
I was able to get the T56 into mine with almost no tunnel work at all, but it is tight. I doubt either an 8HP or DCT would fit without really cutting up the tunnel ( plus my turbos are down beside the bellhousing, which I'm sure would end up a nightmare too. )
The mechatronics cover isnt an issue at all, it's the bellhousing with two big wet clutches in it.
It doesn't taper off much like a manual.
Had to take a few ribs off the top of the box and some massage work to the top of the tunnel but it's tight.
And not the lowest part of the car underneath and I have a billet alloy sump on mine too.