I found this under Maintenance, thought it would be answered better here.
Originally posted by FJI: Help! I lost my transaxle last night, (99 CSVT) and need to replace it. Question is, before I take it to a repair shop I need to know what the differences are between a CSVT trans if any as compared to a standard Contour transaxle? I have been told the clutch is larger (may as well replace while it is out) but is the transaxle itself any different? Is there a stronger unit to replace it with? I only got 5 runs out of the car before it blew. I have owned it since it had only 18K on it and this is the first time I have ever drag raced it. I was only coming out of the hole at 3K. It still has reverse but that is it! I need the infor ASAP so I can get it into a shop. Thanks
Everyone chime in at anytime! Sean
'99 Silver SVT Contour
(2000 miles since June, now needs new front brakes and bearings)
'98 CBR900RR Again
(Put away for the winter)
pre 98 mtx-75 transmissions are rod shifts where as the post 98s are cable shift. I think 2000 mtx-75s got the better of the syncros as well. You are correct though that the svt's used a lighter flywheel and better clutch.
Jim Hahn
1996 T-Red Contour SE Reborn 4/6/04
3.0L swap and Arizona Dyno Chip Turbo Kit
364 whp, 410 wtq @ 4,700 rpm
