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strongest transmission?

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Rocketman:
Yes but you're still going to have to contend with all the other issues such as shaft and case flex. Hardening gears will only do so much

bratboy_y2k:
Is the Ford escort gt trans the same or stronger than the turbo trans?

Rocketman:
Same internally, slightly different bell housing angle and uses hydraulic clutch

bratboy_y2k:
I'm thinking we ought to be looking at torque ratings instead of horsepower, but I'm looking at 220 foot pounds at most could I just want something that will last even if you beat on it a little bit.

Rocketman:
There are no Capris pushing this kind of power so we don't have folks here reporting their findings firsthand.
The info I have gathered on transmission reliability comes from watching various Mazda forums over the years.

The Bore/Stroke ratio of the Capri is relatively square, with a tad more HP vs Tq, they are roughly even.
Like I said above, the weakest spot of the transmission is the diff, if you correct that then you should be good
There's lots of good info on the Clubprotege forum, I suggest having a poke around there. There were guys going thru extreme measures to get the g-series beefed up with varying levels of success but also $$$$ investment. Billet bearing cup/plate in a modified case, external framework around the case to prevent flex, custom gearsets, etc

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