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Old 08-18-2011, 12:58 AM
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All I need to know is how to switch my stock 03 v6 auto trans to the gt auto trans(8.8) and all the parts and how to. Thanks!
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Old 08-18-2011, 07:55 AM
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You can not do it.

BTW, you have a 4R70W too, just like the GT but your bellhousing is different.
(2004 GT and Mach 1 got the 4R75W)

So you already have the super strong trans that can handle over 500ftlbs of torque.

Gear ratio's are.
2.84 :1 2nd: 1.55 :1 3rd: 1.00 :1 4th: 0.70 :1 Rev: 2.23 :1
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Old 08-18-2011, 09:15 AM
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So would it be a good idea to change to the ford T-Lok(7.5) and aluminum driveshaft(with safety loop of course) and a 3000rpm stall?
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Old 08-18-2011, 02:58 PM
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First off why do you need a stronger trans? Do you have FI, or someother power adders that require the upgrade? Also, aluminum driveshaft is not really needed and I would use the money for something else.

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Old 08-19-2011, 12:06 AM
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I'm stroking my 3.8 to a 4.3 and adding all forged internals heads headers intakes pistons cams. And then FI of some sort. I wanna get my whole planned laid out in front of me so I know what to get.
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Old 08-19-2011, 11:12 PM
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i think he means rear end, get a detroit true trac and TA rear girdle for your rear end and a motive bering kit and it will be stronger and lighter then an 8.8
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Old 08-19-2011, 11:44 PM
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Are we talking rears or trannys here?

As far as trans, my stock one only took so many nitrous launches before it started ****ting on me.

Best things for the trans is a converter, external cooler, j-mod and a tune.

As far as the rear, you should be fine with stock 8.8 internals with whatever gear ratio you choose. I've only broken one 8.8 rear in my car, shattered the spider gears on a nitrous launch.
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Rear ends sorry. Will a Detroit tru track hook right up to the V6?
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It is intended for the 7.5" or 8.8" so yes.
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Thanks
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