Type 9 (also Type N, T9, or T-9) is a

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from

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that was used in the

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1.6L and 2.0L from 1984 onward; the Capri 2.8 L from 1983 onward; the

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1.6L, 1.8L, and 2.0L; the Sierra XR4i and the Sierra XR4x4 2.8L; the Scorpio 4x4; as well as the US-market

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and

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. The Ford Type 9 gearbox was used from 1982 to 1988 The Type 9 was Ford's first five-speed,

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( RWD) gearbox, and it is based on the four-speed Type E gearbox. The fifth, or overdrive gear, was placed in the four-speed gearbox in the extension (or tail shaft) housing. This made production easier and cheaper; however, it effectively limited torque capacity to around 200 lb. ft. The Type 9 is a popular choice for five-speed conversions of older Ford cars, such as the Cortina and RWD

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, and also for

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builders since it comes with a separate bell housing which can be easily swapped around. Engines that were originally in front-wheel-drive (FWD) layouts are fitted to these transmissions to be placed into an RWD layout, such as in a hot rod

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or kit car. The gearbox has a 23-spline input shaft, and the main

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with a cast aluminium tail shaft housing. Overall, the Type 9 is suited for vehicles with lower power and lighter weight. However, in applications that require more power, the Type 9 is frequently replaced with the stronger

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Ford Type 9 5 speed gearbox overview
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