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Modern Driveline C10 Truck Conversions Modern Driveline’s approach to the C10 Truck using a TKO 5-speed transmission conversion from a 3 or 4-speed manual transmission is quite simple. In most cases, the original Chevy bell housing can be reused along with the 168 tooth 11” clutch pattern or 153 tooth 10.5” clutch pattern flywheel as…

Modern Driveline Ford F Series Truck Conversions Modern Drivelines has several approaches for 5 and 6 speed transmission conversions for your Ford F Series Truck. Modern Driveline can provide you with the parts needed to install one of our Tremec transmissions behind Straight Six, 289, 302 351w, 351c all FEs, 385 series and Coyote engines.…

Preload Bearing Pre-load is defined as: Internal stress to a bearing through application of negative clearance is known as bearing pre-loading.   What is mean when you hear:  No Bearing Pre-load Allowed There is no clearance and no negative clearance of an installed bearing surface. This does not include any intended spring pressure from a…

 

A Still Photo Documentary of a TKO 5-Speed Install in a Classic ’70 Dodge Dart

IN-910-0602 Rev 3

IN-910-0605 Rev 1

IN-910-0610 Rev 1

Our TKO 5-Speed Conversion Kit was featured on ‘All Girls Garage’ A 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass making it a fun drive again

Just a small collection of stuff we were involved in and show stuff we liked.                       \                                                  …

Unveiled at SEMA 2019 Featuring an MDL conversion package. Get started on yours today.

Cick to watch Video and see what Hemmings wanted to know

Video outlining the steps to installing the MDL clutch pedal into a ’71-73 Mustang

We have parts & know-how to rebuild and repair BW/TREMEC T5, T45, T56, 3550, TKO500/TKO600, 3650 / T56 magnum

    IT’S HERE… The C-3 Corvette hydraulic conversion kit you’ve been waiting for. From the SEMA award-winning team that brought you the SN95 Mustang Hydraulics.

MD-910-0106  C-3 Corvette 68-81                 

Click here to watch video  SEMA 2019 INTERVIEW

Instructions from Hurst on how to install your new shift boot

Hyd Clutch Master Kit, ’57-’72 F Series Truck LF Series Type 2  Modern DriveLine’s  ‘Light Foot’ series Hydraulic Master cylinder clutch cylinder kit uses the stock clutch pedal. Engineered to use the factory full swing of the pedal, for maximum leverage, it provides a light pedal effort and full control of the…

.   MDL is Proud to carry the new range of TILTON ST-246 Twin Disc Clutches for the high-performance street market. ST-246 Clutch Kits…. Racing Technology applied to the Street. Since 1972, Tilton Engineering has been the leading supplier…

  Breaking News: Nov. 4, 2019 Modern Driveline’s SN95 Hydraulic Master selected as the Best Engineered Product at SEMA 2019! Attention 1994-2004 Mustang owners Tired of burning your clutch cable? Have you had to replace your cable because it’s worn out? Is that heavy pedal just too much, want it to feel more like a…

                 Simply put, the show of all car shows! Everyone in the auto industry attends the annual SEMA Show MDL  is no exception!           This beautiful ’69 Chevelle has an LS3 with 475 horsepower being put to the ground through a complete MDL TKX…

This one-person bleeder kit serves as the primary way to bleed your MDL hydraulic system.

BUSHING TECH The LINK above is a pdf. version of STEP by STEP installation instructions for the clutch pedal roller bearing kit we supply. This kit replaces stock Ford plastic bushings that can wear out in as quickly as one year. This is a very simple repair and upgrades, once you have removed the pedal…

Important information regarding hydraulic clutch master fitment with power brakes

Looking for more answers for your swap?  Try our Frequently Asked Questions for more insight.

      1966 Mustang 347 Stroker engine 500HP With mini tubs, T5 5-speed getting power to the ground, full front and rear Chassis Works subframe suspension sections with rack and pinion in front and 4-link in rear. The car drives amazingly. Built by Pro Speed in Virginia     1966…

Bob Ream was inspired to build a nostalgic racer modernized with a 427 aluminum Dart block, and TREMEC T56 Magnum 6-speed transmission, among other changes. Bob knows something about vintage cars and modernization.  He owns Imagine Injection, Inc. in Glendale, AZ, building Electronic Fuel Injection systems with the look of Weber carburetors of yesterday.  You will…

       “Cars Modern Driveline is a part of.” Good morning Bruce, Just wanted to let you know that I finally got to drive the AC…..The gearing feels great, the clutch and shifting are superb!!!  Thanks for all your help on this…   I love that T5!  I’m getting a *huge* increase in miles-per-gallon, due largely to the…