Ok, so I've decided to get rid of the automatic and put a manual in there. I think a few of you have done this so I wanna run my plan by the forums and ask for some suggestions and recommendations. I'm not doing the typical AODE to t5 swap. I'm gonna be installing a t56 instead.
Current plan is to order the t56 installation kit from D&D. I will order the AODE to t5 kit from Mustang Parts Specialties minus the parts I get from D&D. I still have to do a full run through of all the parts to establish exactly what I will be getting from who. (full list can be found here,
thanks Green 94 5.0 )
I do know I will most likely be ordering the clutch and flywheel from D&D also. Current plans are to get the billet steel flywheel and a King Cobra cluth.
Now the questions:
1. The t56 I was looking at is the wide ratio version that I believe came in the 03 Cobras. Is there any particular reason I should look at the close ratio version?
2. Currently my motor is stock but I would like to eventually add heads, a cam, intake, and a supercharger. It might be a while before I can get to this, though, I will probably change the gears to finish up the driveline next. Is there any reason I should look at a bigger clutch or should the King Cobra be good for now?
Also, should the billet steel flywheel be fine or is aluminum worth considering? I'm honestly not even sure what advantages aluminum offers.
3. This seems obvious but I'm pretty sure neither the D&D kit nor the MPS kits come with an aftermarket shifter. It would make the most sense to go ahead and order a Tri-Ax and install it with the tranny, right?
4. I'm pretty sure all the parts that come with the MPS kit are used. What parts should I order new when I order? I'm guessing it would be a little nicer to at least have a new shifter boot and know when I install everything.
5. I've read Killercanary's write-up here about indexing the bellhousing. Are there any other semi-critical or critical things I need to know about?
Please post any recommendations or suggestions. Questions are also welcome. If I think of anything else I forgot I'll add it on.
Thanks a ton.
Current plan is to order the t56 installation kit from D&D. I will order the AODE to t5 kit from Mustang Parts Specialties minus the parts I get from D&D. I still have to do a full run through of all the parts to establish exactly what I will be getting from who. (full list can be found here,
thanks Green 94 5.0 )
I do know I will most likely be ordering the clutch and flywheel from D&D also. Current plans are to get the billet steel flywheel and a King Cobra cluth.
Now the questions:
1. The t56 I was looking at is the wide ratio version that I believe came in the 03 Cobras. Is there any particular reason I should look at the close ratio version?
2. Currently my motor is stock but I would like to eventually add heads, a cam, intake, and a supercharger. It might be a while before I can get to this, though, I will probably change the gears to finish up the driveline next. Is there any reason I should look at a bigger clutch or should the King Cobra be good for now?
Also, should the billet steel flywheel be fine or is aluminum worth considering? I'm honestly not even sure what advantages aluminum offers.
3. This seems obvious but I'm pretty sure neither the D&D kit nor the MPS kits come with an aftermarket shifter. It would make the most sense to go ahead and order a Tri-Ax and install it with the tranny, right?
4. I'm pretty sure all the parts that come with the MPS kit are used. What parts should I order new when I order? I'm guessing it would be a little nicer to at least have a new shifter boot and know when I install everything.
5. I've read Killercanary's write-up here about indexing the bellhousing. Are there any other semi-critical or critical things I need to know about?
Please post any recommendations or suggestions. Questions are also welcome. If I think of anything else I forgot I'll add it on.
Thanks a ton.