TECH UPDATE: Brake Booster & Hydraulic Clutch Fitment
Important information regarding hydraulic clutch master fitment with power brakes
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TRANSMSSION DETAILS: TREMEC T5
The T5 five-speed transmission was developed for a broad range of vehicle applications from passenger cars to compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) requirements. The TREMEC T5 has been used on various passenger car and light truck applications. Its largest application was the Mustang GT. Currently, it is sold to the aftermarket for modernizing classic vehicles.…
TRANSMSSION DETAILS: TREMEC T45
The T45 five-speed overdrive transmission was developed primarily for high-performance cars with relatively high-engine torque requirements but is adaptable to other light-duty applications such as sport-utility light trucks. Product Run 1996 – Feb 2001 Ford 4.6L Mustang The Borg-Warner T45 was introduced in 1996 when the Ford 4.6L Modular motor was released. These transmissions were…
TRANSMISSION DETAILS: Terminator Tremec’s T-56 Six-Speed Transmission Upgrade
Tremec’s New T-56 Magnum Is Ready To Make Stronger, Smoother Music In Your ‘Stang Dale Amy September 1, 2009 In the great pecking order of Mustang manual transmissions, six-speed gearboxes such as those factory-installed in ’03-’04 Cobras and current GT500s clearly rule the roost. While most of us had to get by with only five…
Avoid This Mistake: Weak Clutch Linkage
Clutch Need A Crutch? Jim Smart January 19, 2016 If you’ve been driving a classic Mustang with a manual transmission for a while you probably understand this one. The original factory clutch Z-bar systems were terrible at best because they were never strong enough nor were they properly engineered for the task. We’ve often made…
30 Common Restoration Mistakes – And How To Avoid Them
Typical Errors and Misconceptions We All Make – And How to Avoid Them Written by Jim Smart March 9, 2016 OK, admit it. You’re tempted to cruise past this article, yet you can’t resist the desire to read it to see if you’ve made at least one of these mistakes building a classic muscle car.…
Put a Five-Speed in a Big-Block Mustang
Jim Smart May 31, 2016 Modern Driveline was on top of the five-speed conversion game before anyone else with complete five-speed conversion kits and great technical support. These days, the Modern Driveline discussion moves quickly to five- and six-speed conversions for all Mustang generations and a host of other popular marques like Chevy Camaro, Corvette,…
TECH TALK: The Solution to 2005-up Ford Mustang S197 Shift Problems
Are you plagued with shifting issues in your 2005-up Mustang, including the 2011 and 2012 Mustangs? Have you beefed up the motor with power adders, pushing beyond the limits of the TR3650 (2005-2010) or Getrag MT-82 (2011-2012)? Is the 2-piece driveshaft causing vibration issues at high speeds? The TREMEC®…
Get a Light Pedal With Modern Driveline’s LF Series Hydraulic Clutch System
Make light work of a heavy pedal by letting fluid do the hard work with an MDL Hydraulic Clutch Kit
1 Minute Tech: MDL Reverse Lockout Module
An often overlooked item when installing a T56 Magnum is the Reverse Lockout Module. This helps avoid accidentally hitting reverse during a 4-5 up-shift.