[David Anderson]

On my zx2, We have L, D, OD. (auto). In L at WOT, it will shift from 1rst at 6100, and go to second and will NOT shift out of 2nd. On my auto focus, in 1rst, I was able to hold it in first till the rev limiter. Basicly, what im asking, is, can I make it stay in 1rst without a costly procedure...maybe like a switch or just a new shifter?

 

[OmniFocus]

The computers controls the two transaxles differently. Without some changes in software or installing a manual valve body, I don't think you can easily do that.

 

[David Anderson]

Since the zx2 only has a L....that means there MIGHT be a way to add a focus shifter?? I think they are the same tranny?

 

[mtbiken]

I dunno know about the automatics being the same but I do know the 5 spds are. The ZX2 has an older manual, I think it is more like the 5spd in the SPI than the MTX-75. I had an automatic ZX2 and L is for first and second, D will shift 1-2-3 and OD goes all the way to 4th. There is no way of getting it to stay in just 1st, it shifts out as a kind of safety net for then engine. I do remember that there is a chip made for them that will raise the rpms that it shifts to 2nd at though if that helps. Check out zx2.com (if it's still around) I'm sure someone has one or can give you better info.

 

[TampaZX2]

ATX's might be the same.

The Manuals aren't, ZX2 = Mazda G5M and Focus = MTX-75.

 

[David Anderson]

Originally posted by mtbiken:
I dunno know about the automatics being the same but I do know the 5 spds are. The ZX2 has an older manual, I think it is more like the 5spd in the SPI than the MTX-75. I had an automatic ZX2 and L is for first and second, D will shift 1-2-3 and OD goes all the way to 4th. There is no way of getting it to stay in just 1st, it shifts out as a kind of safety net for then engine. I do remember that there is a chip made for them that will raise the rpms that it shifts to 2nd at though if that helps. Check out zx2.com (if it's still around) I'm sure someone has one or can give you better info.

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