Ravenatic20

I am doing so upgrades on my transmission some time next month. I need a new throwout bearing and I was going to replace a few other things while I'm at it. I am going with RAM for most of it and an aluminum flywheel. I have a 2002 4.6L 5 speed T3650. Here is my list:

RAM Powergrip Clutch

RAM Billet Aluminum Flywheel - 6 Bolt

Ford Racing Pilot Bearing

Ford Racing Throwout Bearing. Unless you guys think the T.O.B that comes with the clutch kit is good enough?

My car is basically all stock at this point. I want it to one day be able to handle 500 - 550 HP. What does everyone think of the list? Anything else I will need when I take it to my transmission person? Any "extras" I can throw in there? Anything else I should replace while the transmission is down?

Blk003GT

you want your 3650 to handle 500-550?

Ravenatic20

Yes... I take it that's not possible?

NeedStangSpeed

It's possible, maybe once, twice if you baby it. First time you launch hard, it will be toast for sure.

Blk003GT

No ul just have to send it off to promotion or whereever. They do a 26spline input, upgrade the synchros, cryo treat everything and more. I think I was quoted like 1800$ and they rate it for like 700hp or around there. But its still a 3650. Its built, but its a built 3650 if u know wat I mean

Ravenatic20

Maybe I need to reconsider this a little bit. The priority right now is to get it working, and for it to last long. If I ever want to reach my goal of 500+ HP it will probably be with a T56 ... at which point I will shoot for 750 HP

Should I go with a smaller clutch kit? How about a lower end RAM, say this RAM HDX Clutch kit?

Blk003GT

when i was running 430 thru my 3650 i used a spec stg 1 and it was just fine. never slipped. id rather have my clutch go than my tranny go so id go with a weaker clutch IMO. for the amount of power that a stock 3650 can hold i would go with the HDX.

when i went turbo i bought a t56 with a 26spline input shaft so i know i'm safe. i went back and forth for 2 months about if i should build my 3650 or get a t56 and after talking to people with t56's and talking to my tuner i decided to go with the t56.

NeedStangSpeed

Theres always the TKO 500/600 options, way cheaper than the T56.

Blk003GT

there not really way cheaper.

NeedStangSpeed

well depending where you get them at, $2195 vs. $3495 due to needing a kit to install the T56. Thats $1300, could be another upgrade or even a couple. But don't get me wrong, I'm all about the T56.