akyakapotter Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 hello every one ive just got an escort xr3i engine with mtx gear box on it with the starter on the front of the box can i put an ib5 box on with the starter at the rear as my old engine has the starter on the rear of the box or will this just not happen im a bit stuck now and in need of a little help thanks in advance everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tezmanian devil Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Yeh itl go no probs, youl need to chamgeyour flywheel over iirc though, but other than that its all good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akyakapotter Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 thank god for that thanks for the quick reply now the fun begins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveB Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 You'll need to change the flex plate as well - think that's what it's called - the metal plate sandwiched between the box and the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 .. and driveshafts.. and hubs.. and gear linkage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tezmanian devil Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 .. and driveshafts.. and hubs.. and gear linkage... yeh but only of your swoping from ib5 to mtx... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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