which is the best T5 conversion Crossmember

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03-29-2009, 11:32 AM

MonsterBilly

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which is the best T5 conversion Crossmember

When I installed my T5 i built my own Crossmember. I think it is off a little and i am not sure that i achieved the correct pinion angle. I am thinking that I am just going to buy a mass produced crossmember that is precise.

I have a 66 and i see that the RMP is on of the less expensive ones and they have a good rep.
However there crossmember looks a litle cheap. there is a similar one on the Mustang Plus website that looks like the RMP version but it is boxed.

Whis is the way to go. Prices vary on them about $50

03-29-2009, 12:52 PM

JamesW

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MustangSteve has some on Ebay right now that look pretty good.

03-29-2009, 01:14 PM

MonsterBilly

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James I could not find any on ebay

03-29-2009, 05:27 PM

gothand

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I've used a few different ones in different cars. My preference is the Modern Driveline one as it allows for more exhaust clearance than the tubular ones and the parking brake geometry matches the stock one.

03-29-2009, 05:53 PM

kalli

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i've got the one from NPD which I believe to be the moderndriveline one.
The only problem I had with them was that rubber mount. The screw is 'glued' in tehre and for a lack of nuts I used the old one and it snapped on me. (bolt turned in rubber). but i gotaway with putting in a new screw and bolt.

03-29-2009, 06:14 PM

vineman

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I got one from ebay that was supposed to be used for either the T5 or AOD (i have the AOD) and was being sold by RMP and I had no problem with it, it's sturdy. But i did have to bend the mounting ends forward a bit get it to line up right but nothing a vise can't fix.