Who manufacturers the MT-82 trans.?
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Here's a company write-up on the MT82 tranny from 2008,,,
http://www.getrag.com.cn/News_en/Sho...Company%20News
GETRAG alsp manufactures them in England,, But those don't appear to be the ones being used in the Mustang ...
http://www.getrag.com.cn/News_en/Sho...Company%20News
GETRAG alsp manufactures them in England,, But those don't appear to be the ones being used in the Mustang ...
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Here's a company write-up on the MT82 tranny from 2008,,,
http://www.getrag.com.cn/News_en/Sho...Company%20News
GETRAG alsp manufactures them in England,, But those don't appear to be the ones being used in the Mustang ...
http://www.getrag.com.cn/News_en/Sho...Company%20News
GETRAG alsp manufactures them in England,, But those don't appear to be the ones being used in the Mustang ...
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Here's a company write-up on the MT82 tranny from 2008,,,
http://www.getrag.com.cn/News_en/Sho...Company%20News
GETRAG alsp manufactures them in England,, But those don't appear to be the ones being used in the Mustang ...
http://www.getrag.com.cn/News_en/Sho...Company%20News
GETRAG alsp manufactures them in England,, But those don't appear to be the ones being used in the Mustang ...
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However, the Lucas electronics and the Chrysler UK transmission were problematic.
I'm really surprised Ford would design a new trans, have it built in China (with it's questionable quality reputation) and slap it in so soon. They could have used their plants/associated companies in Mexico or Brazil if it was strictly a price decision.
So my assumption is it is a strategy with China - either a contractual or good will gesture - and in return for China to open the doors for more Ford vehicle exports to, or Ford factories in China.
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Global sourcing is a fact of life and will not change, it will only expand more and more so you better get used to it. Some chinese manufacturing may be shoddy but Ford sets the standards that the parts have to meet so the manufacturing processses are going to be just as good as if it were done somewhere else except it is being done for less $$$.
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Here's a company write-up on the MT82 tranny from 2008,,,
http://www.getrag.com.cn/News_en/Sho...Company%20News
GETRAG alsp manufactures them in England,, But those don't appear to be the ones being used in the Mustang ...
http://www.getrag.com.cn/News_en/Sho...Company%20News
GETRAG alsp manufactures them in England,, But those don't appear to be the ones being used in the Mustang ...
It sounds like Jiangling Motor Group did all the work on MT-82.
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Yep it is made in China, saw the casting on them. Funny all the things you see when crawling under the car. Noticed a sticker last night on the 2 part driveshaft that said :" IF DROPPED SCRAP".....
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Since this is from Getrag, I assume that Ford provided requirements, and Getrag did the design and engineering via their joint venture with the Chinese partner.
As Ltngdrvr mentions, global sourcing is a way of life now. I presume that Getrag worked to meet Ford's cost targets by using this Chinese partnership. I think it would have more to do with parts, rather than Ford trying to open markets in China. That process has most likely been underway for years now.
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does anyone know the max torque that the transmission can handle? i had thought i read it was 385 lb-ft, but the power putting down post mods and run, especially by evo, seem to be proving otherwise.
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The other thing is that just because it is rated at 375 or 385, that doesn't mean that is the point when it will self destruct, not like as soon as it hits the number it goes BOOM!
I would bet that the tranny may be marginal under repeated super hard launches but even then it would take a while before it comes apart.
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Global sourcing is a fact of life and will not change, it will only expand more and more so you better get used to it. Some chinese manufacturing may be shoddy but Ford sets the standards that the parts have to meet so the manufacturing processses are going to be just as good as if it were done somewhere else except it is being done for less $$$.
Maybe since we're talking cars, not shoes it might be a little different. But just thought i would share what he's told me before. Outsourcing the manufacturing is getting increasingly harder on companies, especially when it comes to china.