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  1. Chuckman

    Drivetrain TKX Tremex 5-Speed Gear Ratio

    I'm using the 2.87 first/.68 od close ratio with a 4.10 gear, works really well together so far (no track time yet). I had a tko with a 3.27 first with the old 302 and the 1-2 shift came around really fast, figured id avoid that this time. Btw if you didn't already know, these are all the...
  2. Chuckman

    Moser rear end

    What he said, but if you're going racing get longer studs (assuming you are because of the full aftermarket housing). Most orgs require the stud to stick out of the lug.
  3. Chuckman

    Tremec TKX 5-spd

    alright, after a bunch of problem solving (nothing to the with the trans, almost 100% hydroboost and idiot related) i finally got a (short) test drive in today. so far, diggin the trans, not clunky like my old tko or mt82 in the coyote (which also likes to grind when cold). wish i knew how a...
  4. Chuckman

    Progress Thread “Rising from Ashes 7” 85 GT T-Top build thread

    Do you have a good way to remove that stuff? Mine was done by the PO back in the early 90s and now its all just a greasy oilly waxy mess. Wire wheels don't really seem to get it all for me, but about the only thing I've seen be even partially effective.
  5. Chuckman

    Tremec TKX 5-spd

    tea 240 high ports. it is a 427 afterall
  6. Chuckman

    Tremec TKX 5-spd

    and its in, trans is just being held up with the jack for now, calling it a day here been going since 430am
  7. Chuckman

    Tremec TKX 5-spd

    Been getting the prep work done, but this is where we're at before a quick supper break, still got a few prep items on the car itself but plan to at least have the it dropped in tonight and worry about the hookups tomorrow. Also a couple small problems already: I 2day shipped a triad handle...
  8. Chuckman

    Tremec TKX 5-spd

    Install starts when I get home from work tonight, plan to have her breathing fire this weekend. Trust me, no one wants to watch my fat ass install a motor/trans. I will however try to take some pics, maybe some vid, of any problem areas or things that are different from a normal tko (which...
  9. Chuckman

    Tremec TKX 5-spd

    So for the guys who have bought a trans with shifter new, do they just not come with a handle or am I missing something? Seems to bet the only part I dont have so hopefully summit has something....
  10. Chuckman

    Tremec TKX 5-spd

    I really do hope it works well, a t56 swap is super expensive. Not only is the trans itself significantly more, but then you get into needing a new driveshaft and a special crossmember. With the 5 speeds everything but the yoke and bell (which if you don't need sfi isn't super expensive) are...
  11. Chuckman

    Tremec TKX 5-spd

    Just got my tracking number, looks like itll be here wednesday, which hopefully means i can get this pig running by sunday.
  12. Chuckman

    Fox Tire options for 90 fox with 17x9s

    My 89 with b springs, 17x9 245/45. Slight rub at full lock on the front by skirt, an lx would be fine, and a rack limiter would stop it as well.
  13. Chuckman

    Fox Tire options for 90 fox with 17x9s

    That sounds about the normal offset for a fox, a 245/45 should be fine depending on how low you are, definitely would not go narrower on a 9" wheel, they're really meant for an 8". A 255 or even a 275 would be a better fit for that wheel but it gets a little dicy without modding stuff more...
  14. Chuckman

    Build Thread Mustang5L5's Build Thread -

    Ive had my 427 and 4r in/out of the car together several times now by myself. Cheap harbor freight load leveler (I just upgraded to a better one this time around) and putting the hoist to its furthest extension is all I needed just tilt it all the way back Throw a couple blankets over the...
  15. Chuckman

    Tremec TKX 5-spd

    So just called apt to get an update, apparently tremec hasnt shipped a tkx yet. not sure if because of covid or other production problems. was also told tko production is done so whatever is in stock at the dealers/wholesalers is it. were originally supposed to start shipping out last week or...
  16. Chuckman

    Do you guys think these are worth picking up?

    i just got the ford cable a couple weeks ago, still waiting on trans so havent actually used it yet. i dont have my mm cable anymore to compare to, but looks pretty ok to me, took the chance on it hoping it is just a stock-replacement cable but ive never had one of those either so.....can maybe...
  17. Chuckman

    Progress Thread “Rising from Ashes 6” 89 Saleen #391 build

    Is that color match something you have custom mixed, or is available to us peons over a counter/interwebs?
  18. Chuckman

    Fox LMR new Resto 5.0 seats?!?!

    the way they have descriptions worded almost makes it sound like they're custom corbeau sports? might more match the later cheap lx seats, but look nothing like the 87-89? high-backs. if they were just a new/improved frame with the existing resto foam/upholestry i would be way more interested.
  19. Chuckman

    Fox Retro guages

    Looks like lmr is releasing a lot of improved stock-look stuff this year, just saw these on their site https://lmr.com/item/LRS-26509GRY/mustang-factory-style-gray-cloth-seats-79-93