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    79-93 Fox Mustang Hydraulic Clutch Install

    The next evolution in the Fox bodied cars is replacing the cabled clutch system with hydraulic actuation. The cable system was a big improvement over the mechanical linkage of 70’s and earlier vehicles.  Now for another stepped improvement in smoothness and reliability we offer a hydraulic master designed specifically for the Fox bodied cars of […]

    TREMEC TKO-500 / TKO-600

    Designed to be a replacement of the earlier model TR-3550 and TKO, the TKO-500 and TKO-600 has been significantly upgraded, making it more robust, flexible and versatile. The TKO is ideal for high torque motors for the both the street and performance racing applications.  Several aftermarket upgrades are available such as carbon fiber synchro rings, […]

    How the TREMEC T56 MAGNUM 6-Speed transmission is improved.

    The improvement is in the Beef The kingpin of TREMEC’s high-performance line-up, the all-new T56 Magnum 6-speed transmission takes the very best from current OEM technologies and pairs it with the most popular features of the all-business TKO & TKX 5-speeds.Able to withstand a massive 700 lb-ft. of torque, while providing unbelievably crisp shifts.No other manual transmission […]

    Motorz TV feature: how to upgrade a 2008 Mustang GT to a T-56 Magnum XL Transmission

    Season 5: Episode 11 It seems that the manual transmission is becoming a thing of the past. Even some of the newest European supercars are not available with anything other than paddle-shifted gearboxes. However, for those enthusiasts that can’t imagine living without an H-gate, the original pony car still comes with a five on the […]

    Ford In-line 6 Cylinder Bell Housing Identification

    It’s time to put all the confusion, myths, taboos, and battles of the Ford 6-cylinder bell housings, flywheels, and clutches to bed once and for all. For years people have wondered what they have, what do I need, where can I get it, how come… (fill in the blank). If you have one of these […]

    HOW TO: Match-up for Ford In-line 6-Cylinder Bell Housing/ Starter/ Clutch

    Need help determining which Ford In-line 6 you have?This article takes away the guesswork when it comes to getting the right components for the flywheel, clutch, and starter by showing you the back of the block and what to look for. This article works with our “6 Cylinder Bell Housings” article. The Ford In-line 6 […]

    Which Starter fits a Ford Small Block T5/TKO Conversion?

      Ford Racing HighTorque Mini-Starter   Which starter to use is a common question and a common source of frustration for people doing a T5 or TKX conversion behind a Ford Small Block.  The difficulty with this is the misinformation in some literature and from the starter manufacturers themselves.  It was and still is, very […]

    Tremec Toolbox App

    Designed for iOS and Android smartphones, this app will help you plan your project. The TREMEC Toolbox App for iOS and Android smartphones will help you simplify driveline setup, predict the effects of changing gear ratios and tire size, and calculate vehicle speed and RPM variables.   TREMEC Toolbox     Newly updated to version […]

    Cable Guy – FORD MUSCLE

    Swapping a T5 overdrive manual transmission into an early Mustang or Falcon (or their Mercury cousins) has never been more popular. We first did this swap in our ’67 Mustang several years ago, but since then countless others have also made the conversion to the modern day five speed for the sake of better fuel economy and […]

    Swing Shift – FORD MUSCLE

    By Chirag Asaravala. Assembly performed by Bruce Couture, Modern Driveline. For small block Ford enthusiasts the T5 manual transmission may be the greatest thing since sliced bread. With five fully synchronized forward gears, overdrive, an internal shift-rail mechanism and the ability to handle over 300 lb-ft of torque, the T5 is easily the number one […]

    Classic Mustang Five Speed Transmission Swap

    Swapping a five-speed transmission into an early Mustang, Falcon, Cougar, or almost any early Ford could not be any easier these days.Many of the five-speed transmissions found in late model Mustangs can be installed with little modification. 1965 – 66 Mustang For a 1965 – 1966 Mustang we recommend a T5 transmission for engines making […]

    Automatic transmission to TREMEC T5 small block swap

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Installing a TREMEC T-5 in place of an automatic, behind a small block Ford is relatively straight forward. Using many of the same components and concepts as used in Fox body Mustangs in the ’80s and ’90s simplifies the process. [dt_gap height=”20″][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Bell housing Start by using a TREMEC T-5 bell housing assembly from […]

    Automatic to TREMEC TKO small block conversion

    Our TREMEC TKO small block conversions are much like the T5 swap. We start with a cable operated 1995 351w Mustang Cobra R model bellhousing.This same bell housing or scatter shield can be used behind any six bolt 289/302/351 block.The Modern Driveline clutch cable kit or hydraulic kit allows the stock early Mustang, Cougar and […]

    TECH TALK: Automatic transmission to TREMEC TKO big block conversions

    When it comes to big blocks a T5 will not hold up very well unless you use a T5z, and are not making more than 450hp.  In most cases however, it is cheaper to run a TREMEC TKO transmission. When converting from an automatic to a five speed there are a couple of ways to […]

    TECH GUIDE: The many ways to a 5 speed conversion

    Installing a five-speed transmission into a classic muscle car could not be any easier these days.Not only is it easy but there are numerous choices to be had. Transmission Choices Many of the five-speed transmissions found in late model Fords (late model being those produced in the past 35 years) can be used in a […]

    Ford In-line 6 Cylinder Bell Housing Identification

    It’s time to put all the confusion, myths, taboos, and battles of the Ford 6-cylinder bell housings, flywheels, and clutches to bed once and for all. For years people have wondered what they have, what do I need, where can I get it, how come… (fill in the blank). If you have one of these […]

    TECH GUIDE: Simple Five-Speed Swap for Your 71-73 Mustang

    Take Five! – Modern Driveline’s Five-Speed conversion package for ’71-’73 Mustangs can be swapped in a weekend Jim Smart July 30, 2014 Classic Mustang five-speed conversions are nothing new, but how we do them is getting better all the time. There are piecemeal conversion kits and there are user-friendly conversion kits that make getting into […]

    5.0L Coyote Modular V-8 Swap Guide

    Squeeze Play: What you need to know to fit Ford’s Coyote modular V-8 into your vintage Mustang Mark Houlahan Tech Editor, Mustang Monthly July 6, 2015   Pushrod engines can be so 20th century. Ford hasn’t produced a production engine with a cam-in-block design that actuates the valves via pushrods and rocker arms since 2001 […]

    Scrap Your Getrag For The Modern Driveline/Tremec T-56 Magnum XL

    Scrap Your Getrag! Modern Driveline introduces a fast-quick solution to your Getrag MT-82 crunch box woes with the T-56 Magnum XL Jim Smart April 22, 2015 Ford has conceived a hot Mustang fun car we could have only dreamed of 30 years ago with those decidedly lame 175-horse Mustang GTs of the early 1980s. Today, […]

    Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The T5 Five-Speed

    T5 Explained: Modern Driveline has everything you’re going to need to freshen up a T5, including real tech support Jim Smart June 22, 2015 One of the most popular drivetrain mods done to early Mustangs is to swap out the non-overdriven three- and four-speed transmissions with the later-model overdrive T-5 five-speed. Not only does the […]

    Sunbeam Tiger TKX

    Stealthy Overdrive From MDL No One Knows It’s There but You Modern Driveline’s TREMEC  new & improved TKX 5-speed is engineered to fit your Sunbeam Tiger without cutting or modifying the tunnel. You get durability surpassing Ford’s legendary Top Loader four-speed with vastly improved fuel consumption.You get brute performance in gears one through four and […]

    TECH TALK: 69 Ford Mustang T5 Transmission Swap – Row Your Own

    Upgrading To A Five-Speed Means Greater Car Control, Better Fuel Economy, And An Ear-To-Ear Grin Mark Houlahan Tech Editor, Mustang Monthly October 26, 2010 Photos By: Cars, Inc. It seems like every few years, the OEMs are able to tack on another gear to the latest transmission offerings. For the longest time, an overdrive automatic meant […]

    25 Ford Mustang Restoration Tips

    Cool Solutions For Your Greatest Resto Challenges Jim Smart January 11, 2014 We’ve been restoring older Mustangs for the better part of 35 years now and it seems we can’t get enough of it. We’re always looking for fresh ideas and easier ways to accomplish what we’ve been doing for close to four decades. At […]