weeman84

hi, ive fitted a mtx75 box into my mk1 fiesta zetec turbo. The gearbox is out of a 1.8 mk6 escort cab.

i will be running around 300 bhp possibly more, and need a clutch that will take it. I would prefer a normal clutch over a paddle as i know the mtx clutches can take a fair bit of power.........

any ideas ?


do focus rs clutches fit the older non hydrallic mtx's?

RAT8OY

I have a helix 220mm paddle clutch (RSTurbo escort) with a modified spline drive on the clutch plate to suit the Mtx box.

I know you don't want a paddle but even the best clutches are going to struggle at that power level. My paddle is fine at well over 400bhp do far and is not heavy although I do run a modified peddle box with the pivot points changed to give more leverage on the pedal. I run a cable clutch with z box from a RS2000 mk5 escort

crazycage

you do not need a paddle clutch for 300hp! I run the focus rs uprated organic in mine with aprox 370hp with no probs

Oranoco

Isn't the box in the 1.8 Escort the IB5? I know the one I just removed from my brothers other half Escort GTi is.

clarke5700

i was going to say that are you sure its an mtx and not an ib5

weeman84

Surely a bigger size clutch(240mm) is always going to be better?

weeman84

Nope, definately a mtx box.