timbo3282

I am in the process of installing a TKO 600 and Lakewood Blowproof Bellhousing onto my 1997 Mustang Cobra. I have run into a couple problems during the install, some I have solutions for and some I am looking for some help with. I had to move the crossmember forward about 4" and that is the cause of problem #1. The Drivers Side rear cat is hitting on the transmission crossmember. Does anyone know of an H/X pipe that will clear the crossmember in its new position? I am thinking of off-road x if need be but would like to stay emissions legal if possible. Also the stock clutch fork dust cover does not fit on the Lakewood bellhousing does Lakewood make a dust cover for the bellhousing? Any recommendations for the X-pipe?

Thanks for the help.

04mustang

man thats hard to do with out pics. i have magnaflow X on my GT i dont know how the tranny on your cobra lines up with everything. but i do know that the cats on my x pipe are smaller. they are right next to the tranny. you would be playing with alot of money if you got a catted x and it didnt work. if you can deal without the emissions i would think your safest and cheepest bet would go with the offroad x pipe. its cheeper for a offroad and it will most likely fit.

timbo3282

Also I forgot to add that the stock K-Member brace does not fit with the bellhousing installd so I am trying to source a K-member that will fit.

chriscindy6369

I have the TKO-500 Tranny and bellhousing also. The tranny is only 5/8 inch different in size then T-5 Tranny.I have a H -pipe with hi flow cats and shorty headers. My cross member is the same one i had on the car with a T-5. and H-pipe.Might have to make the slot in the cross member more Oblong if you know what i mean. Also break in the tranny for like 300 miles. Mine shifted hard into first until it was broken in. need any info just Pm me ok. Later and good luck

chriscindy6369

Call d and d performance and ask them about the dust cover