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Old 26-04-2017, 03:09 PM   #49
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Default Re: In for the long haul - Minor mods coming

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Originally Posted by Scoobth View Post
Any idea why this is done? Are there parts which cannot handle the higher torque at low speeds, maybe in the transmission? Or maybe it's just for better eco friendly stats?

Can this torque restriction be overcome /tweaked/hacked?

Ford said it were to prolong the gearbox (Aisin), it can handle up to a maximum of 440Nm. You'd probably exceed that in the first two gears, so it's limited. You can remove it with a Remap but I wouldn't think it'd be a smart idea. 3rd gear is felt much stronger on acceleration plus it's easier on the box.
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