V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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What do i need for the install. The tranny should be here by the end of next week all i got so far is a new clutch cable, fire wall adjuster, steeda billet quadrent, spec clutch.
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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are you swapping from an auto to a 5sp?
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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no just replacing my t5
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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You already have all you need, but replacing the transmission mounts isn't a bad idea, becasue denpending on how old your originals are, they may be too rusted to reinstall properly
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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what about fluid what do you recommend and how much and if someone could recommend a brake fluid too.
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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ive always just used o'reilly brake fluid and it does just fine
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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and tranny fluid?
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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well ive never put any in a 5sp, but i think Dex III...correct me if im wrong someone
Old Oct 7, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 03sixbanger
well ive never put any in a 5sp, but i think Dex III...correct me if im wrong someone
DexIII is the right stuff, and a poly mount will help control torque over. Not a bad idea for $35.
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