I've seen some discussion that the F40 transmission has 'steeper' gears and its mph to rpm range is too tall for the Goblin. For those who may be curious (as I was) in the differences between the F35 and F40 in gearing, I ran the comparison at 2500 rpm to 6500 rpm mph range for each gear, starting rpm at next gear when shifting at 6500 rpm and *cruise in top gear at 75 mph:
F35 - 4.05:1 ring & pinion ratio (MU3) with 25.0 inch diameter tires
1st - 14 mph to 35 mph range
Drop to 3380 rpm at 6500 rpm shift
2nd - 26 mph to 68 mph range
Drop to 4360 rpm at 6500 rpm shift
3rd - 39 mph to 101 mph range
Drop to 4900 rpm at 6500 rpm shift
4th - 52 mph to 134 mph range
Drop to 5110 rpm at 6500 rpm shift
5th - 66 mph to 171 mph range
*75 mph cruise in 5th gear is 2850 rpm
F40 - 3.76:1 ring & pinion ratio (MU9) with 25.0 diameter tires
1st - 13 mph to 33 mph range
Drop to 3380 rpm at 6500 rpm shift
2nd - 24 mph to 63 mph range
Drop to 4360 rpm at 6500 rpm shift
3rd - 36 mph to 94 mph range
Drop to 4980 rpm at 6500 rpm shift
4th - 47 mph to 122 mph range
Drop to 5260 rpm at 6500 rpm shift
5th - 58 mph to 151 mph range
Drop to 5430 rpm at 6500 rpm shift
6th - 70 mph to 181 mph range
*75 mph cruise in 6th gear is 2700 rpm
Based on the above comparison, the F35 and F40 are nearly identical in gearing - based on rpm drop at gear shift and useable speed range - in the first 3 gears. These are the important gears for racing and street driving. The remaining gears are shorter ratio in the F40 which will result in faster acceleration at higher speeds (long straight on road race course). Cruise in top gear at 75 mph is a more leisurely 2700 rpm in the F40, for those looking to use their Goblin as a (semi) daily driver.