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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 11:39 PM
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Default The weakest link?

What is the weakest link in the mustang motor and drivetrain?
Old Apr 13, 2007 | 11:46 PM
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im not really sure but my guess is the rotating assembly...and the weakest in there would be the connecting rods
Old Apr 14, 2007 | 01:53 AM
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I would say rods. But the first thing would most liklybe a stock clutch .
Old Apr 14, 2007 | 04:49 AM
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Default RE: The weakest link?

i have a stock car and i dont know much about modd? but what do you want to do to your car? high psi sc/turbo? basic bolt ons? would help w/ what would be weak.
Old Apr 14, 2007 | 06:46 AM
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I gave the stock rotating assembly my vote as the weakest link although the stock clutch is made in France[:'(]. As mentioned above the stock rods seems to be a common culprit.
Old Apr 14, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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ORIGINAL: Timmay!!!

I gave the stock rotating assembly my vote as the weakest link although the stock clutch is made in France[:'(]. As mentioned above the stock rods seems to be a common culprit.
Well that just means the clutch will just run away and hide when the power comes. Doesn't it.?
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