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SEMA 2018 Was Fantastic Next Year will only be Better
We were Glad to see you all, and we’re looking forward to next year img class=”alignnone size-full wp-image-37618″ src=”https://www.moderndriveline.com/mm5/graphics/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/107-0785_IMG.jpg” alt=”” width=”250″ height=”113″ />Modern Driveline will be in Las Vegas at this years SEMA show. MDL will be exhibiting, for the first time, with Gateway Classic Mustang with Ford Out Front, located outside the convention center […]
Customer Rides
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] [vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] 1965 Falcon Wagon Engine: 302325hpTrans: Tremec T5z 5-speed upgrade from a C4 Automatic with our complete 61-65 Falcon 5-speed package 1969 Mustang Mach 1 Engine393 stroker V8400hp.Trans: Tremec T5z 5-speedAdditional Equipment: MDL hydraulic clutch & clutch system, Sniper EFI, TrickFlow Heads, TMI interior, Dakota Digital Gauges, New A/C. Paint : Ablaze […]
Bob Ream equipped his 1964 Ford Falcon A/FX with a T56 Magnum
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. ob 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 […]
Featured Cars
tbody>tr> “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 […]
What’s Under the Shift Knob?
[vc_row bg_type=”image” parallax_style=”vcpb-default” bg_image_new=”id^37566|url^https://www.moderndriveline.com/mm5/graphics/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/mustang-bg1200x675-180.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^mustang-bg1200x675-180|description^null” bg_image_repeat=”no-repeat” css=”.vc_custom_1565628089067{padding-top: 4em !important;padding-bottom: 4em !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”white”] h3 style=”text-align: center;”>Two projects for SEMA 2015. A 1963 Corvette and a 1968 Mustang. Both equipped with Modern Driveline Transmissions. p> Click to see 1967 Mustang Kits Click to see 1963 Corvette Kits […]
Build 1933 American Speed Body on Shadow Rods Chassis
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]h2>The following pictorial highlights the build of a 1933 American Speed Body built onto a Shadow Rods Chassis with a Flathead power plant followed by a MDL Front Shift T5 p class=”normal”> 1933 Rod Build [dt_gallery_masonry mode=”grid” bwb_columns=”desktop:8|h_tablet:8|v_tablet:6|phone:6″ image_sizing=”resize” image_border_radius=”0px” project_icon_border_width=”0px” include=”37537,37538,37539,37540,37541,37542,37543,37544,37545,37546,37547,37548,37549,37550,37551,37552,37553,37554,37555,37556,37557,37558,37559,37560,37561,37563,37564″ css_dt_gallery=”.vc_custom_1565626903322{padding-bottom: 1.5em !important;}”][vc_column_text] Enthusiasts Who Are Also Engineers This is why you do […]
Featured Car 1966 Mustang with T5 5-Speed
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]h2>The following pictorial highlights Bill’s 1966 Mustang. Bill wrote “Thought I would send a couple of pictures of the car. With the great weather this winter in Oregon I’ve 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 […]
Featured Car 2013 Mustang with T56 Magnum
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]h2>The following pictorial highlights Jim’s 2013 Mustang. Jim contacted us not long after buying this 2013 Mustang GT. Stock with a MT-82 transmission and stock 5.0L, Jim knew that it would not live up to his expectations of spirited street and Road Course driving. To deliver the power generated by the Roush Stage 3 kit […]
Featured Car 1973 Mustang Mach 1
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]h2>David shows off his 1973 Mach 1. avid, from Trenton Michigan, works as a Engineer for Ford. In his off hours he has restored this 1973 Mustang Mach 1. In November 2016 he is taking the car back to its original home in Pennsylvania to surprise the previous owner, John, with the beauty of the restoration. […]
Muscle Cars in the Snow
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]h2>Who says you have to park your classic muscle in the garage in the winter? Our customers enjoy their classic cars any time of year.[dt_gallery_masonry mode=”grid” bwb_columns=”desktop:6|h_tablet:6|v_tablet:4|phone:4″ image_sizing=”resize” image_border_radius=”0px” project_icon_border_width=”0px” include=”37519,37520,37521,37522,37523″ css_dt_gallery=”.vc_custom_1565626052191{padding-bottom: 1.5em !important;}”][vc_column_text] Who says you have to park your classic muscle in the garage in the winter? Our customers enjoy their classic cars […]
TRANSMSSION DETAILS: TREMEC T5
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]p class=”intro”>The T5 five-speed transmission was developed for a broad range of vehicle applications from passenger cars to compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) requirements. span style=”color: #808080;”>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 […]
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 Run996 – 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 only […]
TREMEC TR3550 5 Speed
TREMEC TR3550 5 Speed overdrive transmission was developed to provide great torque capacity and is ideal for specialty sports cars equipped with high torque engines. nbsp;The TREMEC TR3550 5 Speed was both a product and a product line.The product line encompassed the 3550 and TKO models. Each model had two versions. One being a 0.68 […]
TREMEC TR 3650
The TR-3650 five-speed overdrive transmission was developed using state-of-the-art technology and is designed for a wide range of cars and compact utility vehicles. span style=”font-family: verdana,arial,geneva,sans-serif;”>Currently, the TREMEC TR-3650 is used in the Ford Mustang GT and the BA Falcon. It was first introduced in 2001 as a replacement for the T-45 five speed. Produced […]
The many different faces of the T5
table border=”0″ width=”200″ cellspacing=”0″ cellpadding=”0″> World-Class T5 Not all Borg Warner/TREMEC T5’s are the same. T5 Service Manual LINK The first T5 five speeds were introduced to market in 1980, in all things, an AMC Spirit/Concord.In 1983, T5’s were introduced to Fox body Mustangs and continued to be used in V-6 Mustangs until 2010. […]
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 div class=”authors grid”> 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 […]
TREMEC Repair Manuals and catalogs
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]p class=”intro”>If you are rebuilding your transmission look below for the service manual which may guide you to a successful outcome. Service details for the T-5, TKO, and T-56 transmissions are provided below in pdf form. Download and print them to help guide you through the process of rebuilding and repair of your transmission. If […]
1965 Ford Mustang Fastback – Jump Back For Jet Black
Out Of The Relative Quiet Of Oregon’s Rogue Valley Comes The Undeniable Roar Of Brute Ford Power div>Jim Smart June 1, 2007 Medford, Oregon, hides in plain sight along Interstate 5, just north of the California border. This largely agricultural community is on the beaten path, yet far enough off of it that the masses […]
Preview of Pure Vision’s Twin-Turbo 1972 Camaro
Written by Diego Rosenberg on June 19, 2013Readers of Hot Rod should be familiar with Pure Vision Performance’s reputation for top-notch workmanship and performance. In fact, in our December, 2012 issue, we featured their Road Bee. But what can you expect next from the folks due northwest from Los Angeles? Come November at SEMA 2013, Pure Vision will unveil their first Second-Gen […]
Pure Vision Grand Touring Camaro TT Debuts at SEMA 2013
div class=”entry-meta”>div class=”byline-wrap”>Written by Brandan Gillogly on November 5, 2013 Steve Strope, owner of Pure Vision, has made a habit of debuting an amazing build at the annual SEMA show. Last year was the racy Martini Mustang that featured a rare Ford Indy OHC V8. For SEMA 2013, he moved from a stripped race car to a luxury grand touring […]
1967 Ford Mustang GT Fastback – Clean One-Owner
Ed Schmidt Never Expected To Keep His 1967 Ford Mustang GT Fastback For 40 Years div>Donald Farr Former Editor, Mustang Monthly January 10, 2011 Lonny Childress pulled over, set the parking brake, and announced, “Now you drive.”I was visiting Gateway Classic Mustang to check out their new vintage Mustang suspension system (see “Gateway to Modern […]
1965 Ford Mustang Fastback Restored
Carla Coleman’s Father Bought This ’65 Fastback Brand-New. She And Husband Jerry Have Rebuilt It Into A Modern Cruiser div>Donald Farr Former Editor, Mustang Monthly June 1, 2010 Photos By: Jerry Heasley In November 1964, Charles Modesitt placed an order for a Rangoon Red ’65 Mustang fastback. While most buyers chose the new fastback body style […]
Tremec’s T-56 Magnum Six Speed Manual Gearbox
Tremec’s Magnum Six-Speed Will Separate Your Classic Ford From The Rest Of The Herd Dale Amy July 16, 2010 Tech | Transmission UpgradeYou don’t have to have the mathematical skills of Einstein to grasp the obvious advantages of a six-speed gearbox over any old-school three- or four-speed box.With a deep overdrive in Sixth gear, those […]
1965 Ford Mustang – Kangarute
A Mustang Coupe That Really Hauls Joe Greeves February 4, 2014 Do you know the difference between a pickup truck and an Ute? Most enthusiasts think that Ute is just an Australian term for a pickup truck, but it’s more than that. Henry Ford debuted the first factory-produced pickup truck in 1925, a Model T […]
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, […]