{"id":44646,"date":"2020-01-23T21:50:16","date_gmt":"2020-01-23T21:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/?p=44646"},"modified":"2020-01-23T21:50:16","modified_gmt":"2020-01-23T21:50:16","slug":"crazy-like-a-fox-6-speed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/crazy-like-a-fox-6-speed\/","title":{"rendered":"Crazy Like A Fox 6-Speed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Modern Driveline brings your 1979-93 Mustang into the 21<sup>st<\/sup> Century with crispy T-56 Magnum smoothness and performance<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-49525 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1989-ford-mustang-gt-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>When Ford added a five-speed to the Mustang\u2019s transmission line-up in 1983, it seemed way out there for those of us old enough to remember when even four-speeds were a fresh mainstream idea from Detroit. In time, five-speeds became the norm that is until Detroit decided we needed one more speed to think about and shift into.Enter the six-speed manual transmission as an enhancement to hot Fox-body 5.0L Mustang performance. Although the first factory six-speed first arrived in the 2000 Mustang Cobra R and 2003-04 Cobra, we were inclined to ask why a six-speed wasn\u2019t possible in a Fox-body Mustang for those of us who like the nimble, sure-footed Fox. This was when our engineering department decided to investigate how to get six-speed performance into a 1979-93 Mustang. It wound up being easier than we ever imagined.Modern Driveline introduces a complete bolt-in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/product-category\/transmissions\/6-speed-transmissions\/t56-magnum-xl\/ford-t56-magnum-xl-six-speed\/\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">TREMEC T-56 Magnum XL<\/span> <\/a>performance conversion package for the 1979-93 Mustang.What\u2019s more, you can perform this conversion in a weekend and be back on the road Monday.&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44647\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-01-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-02-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><em>Five-speed shifting has been a Mustang staple since 1983. The TREMEC T5 has served us all very well in more than 20 years of continuous availability and service.However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/product-category\/transmissions\/6-speed-transmissions\/t56-magnum-xl\/ford-t56-magnum-xl-six-speed\/\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">TREMEC\u2019s T-56 Magnum six-speed<\/span> <\/a>will help you forget all about that T5 box when you discover the thrill of the T-56\u2019s gearing, easy shifting, and the benefit of two overdrive ranges for the open road. <\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><strong>Get Into Overdrive x 2<\/strong>The T-56 Magnum is a revolutionary new six-speed transmission that combines the rugged demeanor of the TREMEC TKO five-speed and OEM TR-6060 (Shelby GT-500, Corvette, and Viper) to create the smoothest shifting six-speed transmission in the industry. You get OEM durability and aftermarket toughest in a single six-speed box. We\u2019re talking crisp shifts, no missed gears, beefiness, heavy-duty bearings and synchronizers, and greater torque capacity for your Fox 5.0L Mustang.What makes the <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/product-category\/transmissions\/6-speed-transmissions\/t56-magnum-xl\/ford-t56-magnum-xl-six-speed\/\">TREMEC T-56 Magnum<\/a><\/span> from Modern Driveline a great investment?\u00a0 \u00a0&#8211;\u00a0 \u00a0 <em>Here\u2019s the beef\u2026<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Beef<\/strong>: The T-56 Magnum goes the original T-56 one better because it is a completely new TREMEC six-speed transmission with a redesigned heavy-duty main case with heavier webbing and more strategically placed material able to withstand 700 ft\/lbs of torque. What\u2019s more, the T-56 Magnum is engineered to prevent leaks and remain true to form even under the most demanding conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gearing:<\/strong> Modern Driveline\u2019s all-new T-56 Magnum has an incredible 700 ft\/lb torque capacity with gears similar to those found in the TR-6060 used in the Shelby GT-500, Chevrolet Corvette, and Dodge Viper. These gears sport a great face width plus two-piece laser beam welded construction. \u00a0Two-piece units allow for much greater control over tooth angles, pitch, alignment, and more. This eliminates the chance of an over-thrown shift.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Countershaft: <\/strong>Radically bolstered one-piece countershaft, which resists distortion. What\u2019s more, it sports larger bearings in critical support areas for greater stability than ever before.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Input Shaft: <\/strong>New and improved input shaft provides significant strength as the T-56 Magnum\u2019s first line of defense against failure. You get a thicker 26-spline shaft with longer splines to accommodate today\u2019s twin-disc clutches not to mention more material throughout. TREMEC also gives you a larger input shaft bearing for greater support in front. Ford 10-spline shafts will not be available. <strong>Synchronizers:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Because the Magnum has wider gears it also gets new high-tech synchronizers with cutting edge technology. These guys are considerably narrower than the old T-56 synchronizers featuring fine pitch tooth angles to effectively decrease the amount of travel necessary for proper engagement. Spring-loaded ball-type inserts reduce friction, which reduces shift effort.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shift Forks:<\/strong> You couldn\u2019t imagine a redesigned T-56 without redesigned shift forks featuring shift keys to virtually eliminate the chance of bent shift forks. This keeps shift forks on course without any chance of deflection and failure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retainers:<\/strong> When TREMEC completely redesigned the T-56 it took a close look at retainers and fasteners. Instead of the time-worn snap ring, TREMEC went to a new split ring retainer design that will handle greater thrust loads and allow for tighter tolerances.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Main Case:<\/strong> Though the T-56 Magnum looks similar to the old T-56, it is not the same transmission case by any stretch of the imagination. There\u2019s more beef in this case not to mention changes in the dimension that make it a far better case. It can handle greater loads than the original T-56.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Real Beef \u2014 And Lifetime Tech Support<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-03-300x286.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"286\" \/>Modern Driveline is well known in the industry for unlimited lifetime tech support, and that\u2019s what you get when you do business here.When you buy the MDL T-56 Magnum six-speed conversion package for your 1979-93 Mustang, here\u2019s what you get:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>TREMEC T-56 Magnum Six-Speed Transmission<\/li>\n<li>QuickTime Bellhousing for 5.0L Engine with separator plate<\/li>\n<li>Clutch Fork &amp; Release Bearing<\/li>\n<li>Superior Multi-Friction Kevlar\/Organic Clutch &amp; Pressure Plate<\/li>\n<li>Pilot Bearing<\/li>\n<li>Modern Driveline Steel Flywheel (28 or 50-ounce offset)<\/li>\n<li>All Hardware<\/li>\n<li>All Appropriate Wiring Harnesses<\/li>\n<li>Four Quarts of Synthetic Transmission Fluid<\/li>\n<li>Steel\/Urethane Crossmember with Mount<\/li>\n<li>Clutch Alignment Tool<\/li>\n<li>Driveshaft<\/li>\n<li>Shift Knob<\/li>\n<li>Detailed Instructions<\/li>\n<li>Hydraulic Clutch with some applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-04-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>Shifter ball, boot, and handle are removed first. <\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-05-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>Speedometer cable is disconnected next using a 7\/16-inch socket or box end wrench.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-06-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>H-pipe and catalytic converters are removed next. Original exhaust systems will have four cats. Most replacement<br \/>\n systems will have two. O2 sensors and Thermactor Emissions tube must be disconnected.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-07-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>Driveshaft is disconnected at aft axle flange as shown. <\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44654\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-08-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>With transmission crossmember and mount removed and transmission properly supported, the transmission is disconnected at the bellhousing. We do this for easier access to the bellhousing to engine bolts and clutch cable.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-09-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>With transmission safely supported by a hydraulic jack, removal comes from pulling the T5 aft and away from the bellhousing.<\/em>&nbsp;<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-10-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>This is the factory T5 bellhousing with the clutch fork and cable still connected. <\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-11-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>Two-bolt starter is removed next using a 9\/16-inch box-end wrench.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-12-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-13-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><em>A 5\/8-inch deep well socket gets the bellhousing to engine bolts, which frees the bellhousing. Clutch cable is also disconnected at this time.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-14-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47808\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Superior-Logo-JPEG-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\" \/><\/em><em>The superior clutch is removed at this time using a 13mm socket.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-15-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-16-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><em>Because we have a healthy flywheel, we\u2019re going to remove and resurface clutch contact surfaces for good adhesion.Clutch pilot bearing looks good.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-17-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>The factory aluminum separator plate is removed at this time and will be replaced with a <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/product-category\/bell-housings-accessories\/ford-bell-housings\/steel-scattershields\/\">&#8216;QuickTime&#8217;<\/a> <\/span>steel plate compatible with the QuickTime bell and T-56 Magnum.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-18-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>This is the time to replace the rear main seal if there is leakage. <\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-19-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/product-category\/bell-housings-accessories\/ford-bell-housings\/steel-scattershields\/\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">QuickTime<\/span><\/a> separator plate, also known as a block plate, is installed next. <\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em>&nbsp;<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-20-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>Flywheel&#8217;s face can be resurfaced by a machine shop or quick scuffed like this with a fine abrasive wheel.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-21-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>The flywheel is installed next using a good thread locker\/sealer on new bolt threads.<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Never reuse old bolts.<\/strong> <\/span>Remember, these bolts go directly into the crankcase, which means they will leak if you don\u2019t seal the bolt threads.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-22-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>Flywheel bolts are torqued in one-third values in a crisscross fashion to <strong>75-85 ft\/lbs.<\/strong>Snug first, then torque in thirds.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44669\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-23-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>Whether you\u2019re installing a new clutch or reinstalling the existing clutch, pressure plate surfaces must be hospital clean using brake cleaner repeatedly until the rag is clean.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44670\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-24-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-25-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>A fresh Superior multi-friction clutch disc is centered with an alignment tool, then, the pressure plate is installed with bolts torqued down slowly in one-third values using a thread locker on bolt threads.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-26-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>Pressure plate bolts are torqued in one-third values to <strong>23 ft\/lbs<\/strong> in a crisscross fashion.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-27-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/product-category\/bell-housings-accessories\/ford-bell-housings\/steel-scattershields\/\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">QuickTime<\/span><\/a> bellhousing from Modern Driveline is SFE certified and easy to install using a 5\/8-inch deep well socket.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em>&nbsp;<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-28-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>Modern Driveline clutch kits come with a clutch alignment tool for your convenience.However, for even more precise alignment, opt for an old transmission input shaft, which is even more accurate in terms of alignment.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-29-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-446\n76\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-30-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/product-category\/transmissions\/6-speed-transmissions\/t56-magnum\/ford-tremec-t56-magnum-six-speed\/\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">The TREMEC T-56 Magnum<\/span> <\/a>carries the clutch fork as shown, which fits right into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/product-category\/bell-housings-accessories\/ford-bell-housings\/steel-scattershields\/\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">QuickTime<\/span><\/a> bellhousing.\u00a0 Installation is easy. <\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44677\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-31-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>From the left-hand side, the clutch fork and bell relationship looks like this.You can go with a cable or hydraulic clutch with an internal slave. <\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-32-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-33-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/product-category\/transmissions\/6-speed-transmissions\/t56-magnum\/ford-tremec-t56-magnum-six-speed\/\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">The TREMEC T-56 Magnum<\/span> <\/a>fits comfortably in the 1979-93 Fox body\u2019s transmission tunnel.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-34-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/shop\/cross-members-mounts\/ford-crossmembers\/mustang\/crossmember-82-93-mustang-capri-other-fox-bodies-t-45-t-56-t-56-magnum\/\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Modern Driveline\u2019s tubular T-56 Magnum crossmember<\/span> <\/a>slips easily into place as shown.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-35-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>With input shaft splines\u00a0into the Superior clutch disc, QuickTime bell bolt-up is easy. <\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em>&nbsp;<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-36-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-37-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>Modern Driveline\u2019s aluminum driveshaft from Dynatech is a perfect fit, with \u00be-inch of slip yoke showing with the aft pinion flange connected and wheels on the ground. <\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-38-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>Stock clutch cable installs as shown and is easy to adjust. <\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-39-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-40-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>Any modifications to the transmission tunnel are minor in scope with some of the overlap cut out or hammered flush. <\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-41-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-42-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>The T-56 Magnum\u2019s backup light duplex plug is different than the 1979-93 Mustang\u2019s female connector. You will have to go with the Magnum\u2019s male duplex counterpart, which is available from Modern Driveline.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44689\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-43-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>The 1979-93 Mustang\u2019s mechanical speedometer drive splines in as shown without special modifications.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em>&nbsp;<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-44-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>Like the speedometer driven gear, the Motorcraft or Nippondenso starter bolts right into the QuickTime bellhousing. Access can get very tight especially if you have a road race pan.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-45-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-46-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>The T-56 Magnum\u2019s shifter sits exactly where it is supposed to with adequate clearance.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SIX-47-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/em><em>If you think your T5 or TKO feels good, wait until you get the T-56 Magnum\u2019s shifter in your hand. Nice tight crisp shifts without a missed shift. <\/em><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><em>\u00a0 \u00a0 GRAB IT&#8230; SHIFT IT&#8230; GO\u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MDL brings your 1979-93 Mustang into the 21st Century with crispy T-56 Magnum smoothness and performance <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":50260,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,12,18],"tags":[292,293,294,295,296],"class_list":["post-44646","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-builds","category-ford-featured-cars","category-magazine-articles","tag-6-speed-fox-mustang","tag-magnum-fox-body","tag-t56-fox-body","tag-t56-mustang-fox","tag-tremec-6-speed-fox-mustang"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44646","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44646"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44646\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44646"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44646"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44646"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}