Because different transmission gear ratios can greatly affect a drivetrain combination, it’s important for anyone performing a transmission swap to know the gear ratios of the gearboxes you might be installing in your vehicle. We’ve assembled a variety of manual gear ratio charts for General Motors vehicles that we hope can help you avoid choosing
Is it Necessary to Align the Bellhousing for a Transmission Swap? Q: I’m installing a new 5-speed transmission and bellhousing in my 1993 Mustang. A friend of mine asked me whether I aligned the bellhousing. All of my parts are new, so is it actually necessary to align the bellhousing? Yes—Bellhousing Alignment is Essential A:
In our first installment of our ’68 Mustang rejuvenation project, we prepped our Blueprint 408 Windsor to be dropped in and replace the tired original 289. Since then, we did go ahead drop it in, but you’ll have to wait until the next installment to see that process. Our main point in dropping in the
Q: I have a 1973 Mustang fastback that I have restored with the help of parts from Summit Racing. It has an FMX transmission, which I would like to swap for an overdrive automatic. Is this possible? Can you tell me which AOD four-speed will hook up to my 351 Cleveland engine? A: We hate to be
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