-What are my options for converting to a 5-speed; kit or piece the parts together?
-Best place to buy kit?
-What all parts do I need?
-Any modifications to the floorboard?
-Do I look for a used transmission or do I have to buy new?
-If buying used:
What model?
What should the cost be?
Are there modifications that have to be done to a used transmission to make it fit
-What troubles or anything else should I expect?
-I have a 460 that will eventually be installed. Are all parts interchangeable?
Thanks!
Wade
1972 Mach 1 351 cj 4speed
"We confide in our strength, without boasting of it; we respect that of others, without fearing it."--Thomas Jefferson
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Just for information, a friend of mine is building a Mach 1 from the ground up. He too is dropping in a 460 and is going with a 6 speed manual. Without checking, there is one made especially for the Mustang and has a smaller case so no tunnel mods are needed, but they ain't cheap!! I'd go 6 speed if I was doing it and had the cash.
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01-09-2018, 05:26 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-09-2018, 05:43 PM by tony-muscle.)
I just bought a TKO600 from Modern DriveLine with most of the accessories needed. I am also converting from auto to manual. I have not yet installed them so I can't give you feedback on functionallity. One item of concern is that the TKO600 is designed to up to 600 lb/ft so if you are above that you will need a modified one or another box. The TKO600 with MDL's crossmember allegedly fits the tunnel without any modifications.
EDIT: fixed typo.
1971 M-Code Mach 1 w/Ram Air, 408 stroker, 285/291 0.558" roller cam, Blue Thunder intake, TKO600, Hooker headers with electric cut-offs, FiTech EFI w/ RobBMC PowerSurge pump
4-wheel disc brakes
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(01-09-2018, 05:26 PM)tony-muscle Wrote: I just bought a TKO600 from Modern DriveLine with most of the accessories needed. I am also converting from auto to manual. I have not yet installed them so I can't give you feedback on functionallity. One item of concern is that the TKO600 is designed to up to 600 lb/ft so if you are above that you will need a modified one or another box. The TKO600 with MDL's crossmember allegedly fits the tunnel without any modifications.
EDIT: fixed typo.
If you don't mind try to take some pics while you are doing the install and w write up if possible.
Wade
Thanks!
Wade
1972 Mach 1 351 cj 4speed
"We confide in our strength, without boasting of it; we respect that of others, without fearing it."--Thomas Jefferson
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I wrote an extensive post on my experience. Let me see if I can find it
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