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Automotive Restoration & Performance Aren’t Just Hobbies. They’re What Drives Us. In 1985, two friends decided to form a company based on their shared passion for driving cool, classic Mustangs. Fast forward 30+ years and CJ Pony Parts is still all about the love of automotive restoration and performance. They’re now one of the…

Calculating your speed in gears is not too difficult you just need a couple of pieces of information and a handy calculator like the one in the link below. Before clicking on the link below, you’ll need to know: your tire size if you need help with this  ( click here ) Your rear axle…

…………………………………………………………………………….          Driveshafts with Flanges   When it comes to flanges in a driveline, there are a few things to consider like sizing, application & fitment. First, identify what type of flange we are dealing with.   How To Identify Universal Joints There are many different series of u-joints. MDL Supplies a…

SEMA BATTLE OF THE BUILDERS PROJECT The following is a testimonial offered by this first-time entrant into the SEMA Battle of the Builders. Modern DriveLine is impressed with Thomas’s skill & the quality of this 1967 GT350. MDL we’re just a small part of this beautiful machine and wanted to feature this great build.…

Here’s a customer’s video about his ’68 Camaro upgrade with a TKX 5-speed upgrade package  

MDL UPGRADED TKX 5-SPEED for CORVETTE People often ask why does this transmission cost more? Well, this is an upgraded transmission, this isn’t just a bolted-on shifter. The cases are all CNC machined for this upgrade. They are all prepared at our facility by hand to ensure quality & precision. The…

              You’ll Get Better Fuel Economy While modern automatics are more fuel-efficient today than they were even 10 years ago, they still can’t compensate for human intuition. A new automatic transmission might have a lock-up torque converter and 8 speeds, but it can’t see the terrain…

Video series TKX 5-speed Goes Racing in an ’86 Fox-body Mustang

VIDEO: TKX install ’67 Chevelle-Real Garage Stories

      CLASSIC HOT-ROD MADE MODERN Tremec T5 5-Speed In a ’31-Hiboy Hot-Rod Ford Powered Hot Rod / Street Rod Conversions link GM Powered Hot Rod / Street Rod Conversions link Here are some great shots of a customer’s install of our specially modified T5z 5-speed into his 1931 High…

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Bruce Couture owner of Modern Driveline has a few cars in his stable, one happens to be a Vintage Blue Ford Econoline. Here are a few words from a podcast short clip about his Van. https://videos.bozeken.com/downloads/3lefts/Bruce/ShagWagon.mp4

REAL GARAGE STORIES This serious’69 Sportsroof Mustang features an MDL 5-Speed Conversion Package.              Original Specs: Exterior : Red Interior: Black Engine: 289 V8  295HP Trans: 4-speed top loader Additional Equipment:   Current Specs: Exterior : Red Interior: Black Engine 494ci Can-Am V8 HP Trans: Tremec TKO  5-speed – by Modern…

REAL GARAGE STORIES This serious’69 Shelby GT500 Mustang fastback features an MDL 5-Speed Conversion Package.                      Original Specs: Exterior : Black Interior: Black Engine: 289 V8  295HP Trans: 4-speed top loader Additional Equipment:   Current Specs: Exterior : Blue Interior: Black Engine V8 HP Trans: Tremec…

REAL GARAGE STORIES This personal project 1965 Mustang coupe features an MDL 5-Speed Conversion Package.           Original Specs: Exterior : Black Interior: Black Engine: 289 V8  295HP Trans: 4-speed top loader Additional Equipment:   Current Specs: Exterior : Red Interior: Black Engine V8 HP Trans: Tremec T5z  5-speed – by Modern…

REAL GARAGE STORIES This cruiser’66 Mustang fastback features an MDL 5-Speed Conversion Package.     Original Specs:   Exterior : Red Interior: Red Engine: 289 V8  295HP Trans: 4-speed top loader   Current Specs:   Exterior : Red Interior: Red Engine V8 HP Trans: Tremec T5z  5-speed – by Modern Driveline   HORSEPOWER: 295hp  …

REAL GARAGE STORIES This bright red-on-white 65 Mustang fastback features an MDL 5-Speed Conversion Package.               Original Specs:   Exterior : Red Interior: Black Engine: 289 V8  306HP Trans: 4-speed top loader   Current Specs:   Exterior : Red Interior: White Engine 289 V8  306HP Trans: Tremec T5z  5-speed…

REAL GARAGE STORIES This white’65 Mustang coupe features an MDL 5-Speed Conversion Package.     Original Specs:   Exterior : White Interior: Red Engine: 289 V8  295HP Trans: 4-speed top loader Additional Equipment:   Current Specs:   Exterior : White Interior: Red Engine 289 V8  295HP Trans: Tremec T5z  5-speed – by Modern Driveline Additional…

REAL GARAGE STORIES This cruiser ’66 Mustang coupe features an MDL 5-Speed Conversion Package.   Original Specs:   Exterior : Blue Interior: Blue Engine: 289 V8  280HP Trans: 4-speed top loader Additional Equipment:   Current Specs:   Exterior : Blue Interior: Blue Engine 289 V8  280HP Trans: Tremec T5z  5-speed – by Modern Driveline Additional…

REAL GARAGE STORIES This dark blue 65 Mustang fastback features an MDL 5-Speed Conversion Package.             Original Specs:   Exterior : Blue Interior: Black Engine: 289 V8  295HP Trans: 4-speed top loader Additional Equipment:   Current Specs: Exterior : Blue Interior: Black Engine V8 HP Trans: Tremec T5z  5-speed –…

REAL GARAGE STORIES This bright yellow 65 Mustang fastback features an MDL 5-Speed Conversion Package.       Original Specs:   Exterior : Yellow with Black Stripes Interior: Black Engine: 289 V8  227HP Trans: 4-speed top loader   Current Specs: Exterior : Yellow with Black Stripes Interior: Black Engine 289 V8  300HP Trans: Tremec T5z …

REAL GARAGE STORIES This touring’66 Mustang GT fastback features an MDL 5-Speed Conversion Package. with the great weather this winter in Oregon, I have been able to put about 900 miles on it so far. I would like to thank you for the help and the fast shipping. 66 GT Fastback, 9” w/ 3:89 track…

REAL GARAGE STORIES This serious’68 Mustang coupe features an MDL 5-Speed Conversion Package.             Original Specs:   Exterior : Red Interior: Black Engine: 289 V8  295HP Trans: 4-speed top loader Additional Equipment:   Current Specs:   Exterior : Red Interior: Black Engine V8 HP Trans: Tremec T5z  5-speed – by…

REAL GARAGE STORIES This serious’67 Mustang fastback features an MDL 5-Speed Conversion Package.              Original Specs:   Exterior : Black Interior: Black Engine: 289 V8  295HP Trans: 4-speed top loader   Current Specs:   Exterior : Black Interior: Black Engine V8 HP Trans: Tremec T5z  5-speed – by Modern Driveline…

REAL GARAGE STORIES This beautiful original ’67 Shelby GT350 – Production Number #1392 features an MDL 5-Speed Conversion Package I wanted to maintain as much of the stock appearance throughout the car as possible while also enhancing the overall performance. It was very important that the car was modified with respect to the original…

REAL GARAGE STORIES This beautiful 67 Shelby GT350 tribute features an MDL 5-Speed Conversion Package This car was one of the top 44 in the Young Gun’s competition at this year’s 2021 SEMA Show This young builder first time entering the competition, did all the work himself and has plans to compete again    …