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01-13-2016, 07:54 AM

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P51C

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Originally Posted by jz78817

answer doesn't change, the new one still has a transaxle (final drive and differential integrated into the transmission) because the engine is on the same end of the car as the drive wheels. still wouldn't work in a Mustang.

also, the Focus and Fiesta have the stellar DPS6 dual-clutch transaxle.

...which of course have transverse engine layouts, fwd and essentially a transaxle as well. Plus a different bellhousing and clutches and gearboxes not up to the power....and the software issue. Super easy!

01-13-2016, 08:02 AM

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Norm Peterson

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Originally Posted by jz78817

also, the Focus and Fiesta have the stellar DPS6 dual-clutch transaxle.

And their engines, transmissions, final drive, and drive wheels are also all at one end of the car. Some might say it's the wrong end, and the engine oriented the wrong way.

Norm