Nyx_Maelstrom
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Hello everyone,
I have just hit 15,000 miles on my 2011 GT and am looking to do a total buildup from transmission to axles, with the medial portion already having been purchased:
Carbon Fiber DSS Driveshaft
http://www.americanmuscle.com/dss-cf-driveshaft-1114gt.html
McLeod RXT Clutch
http://www.americanmuscle.com/mcleod-rxt-twin-1200-clutch-1116gt.html
McLeod Aluminum Flywheel
http://www.americanmuscle.com/mcleod-aluminum-flywheel-8bolt.html
SR Performance Braided Clutch Line
http://www.americanmuscle.com/sr-hydraulic-clutchline-0514v8.html
Replacement Pilot Bearing
http://www.americanmuscle.com/ford-pilotbearing-96102.html
McLeod Hydraulic Throwout Bearing/Clutch Cylinder
http://www.americanmuscle.com/mcleod-adj-tob-slave-cylinder-0516.html
Barton Short Shifter & Two Post Bracket
http://www.americanmuscle.com/barton-mt82-2post-kit.html
Whiteline Transmission Mount Bushing Insert
http://www.americanmuscle.com/whiteline-positive-shift-kit-1114.html
SR Performance Shifter Base Gasket
http://www.americanmuscle.com/mt82-shifter-base-gasket.html
I have scoured the net a good deal and seen that some companies have managed to beef up the MT-82. With my limited knowledge it appears as if all have the same approach, which brings me to a few questions I can't seem to answer!
1) Are common approaches due to cost:benefit ratio skyrocketing after basic and much needed upgrades?
2) Does the MT-82 - or any transmission of similar construction - really need much improvement? Or are synchros, shift pads, and shift forks all that is needed.
3) For those in the know: If you ideally were looking to build up the MT-82 for a car running 9-10lbs on a twin set up on e85 (have been told I'll be seeing ~650rwhp at this high altitude), keeping it as stiff and stalwart as possible, what components would you use? The budget for the transmission internals is hopefully <$3000 and I was thinking of having low friction swaintech coatings on the gears etc.
I appreciate all answers and anyone who may take the time to read this. I am aware of other transmission options and they are simply not the route I choose to go.
Thank You!
I have just hit 15,000 miles on my 2011 GT and am looking to do a total buildup from transmission to axles, with the medial portion already having been purchased:
Carbon Fiber DSS Driveshaft
http://www.americanmuscle.com/dss-cf-driveshaft-1114gt.html
McLeod RXT Clutch
http://www.americanmuscle.com/mcleod-rxt-twin-1200-clutch-1116gt.html
McLeod Aluminum Flywheel
http://www.americanmuscle.com/mcleod-aluminum-flywheel-8bolt.html
SR Performance Braided Clutch Line
http://www.americanmuscle.com/sr-hydraulic-clutchline-0514v8.html
Replacement Pilot Bearing
http://www.americanmuscle.com/ford-pilotbearing-96102.html
McLeod Hydraulic Throwout Bearing/Clutch Cylinder
http://www.americanmuscle.com/mcleod-adj-tob-slave-cylinder-0516.html
Barton Short Shifter & Two Post Bracket
http://www.americanmuscle.com/barton-mt82-2post-kit.html
Whiteline Transmission Mount Bushing Insert
http://www.americanmuscle.com/whiteline-positive-shift-kit-1114.html
SR Performance Shifter Base Gasket
http://www.americanmuscle.com/mt82-shifter-base-gasket.html
I have scoured the net a good deal and seen that some companies have managed to beef up the MT-82. With my limited knowledge it appears as if all have the same approach, which brings me to a few questions I can't seem to answer!
1) Are common approaches due to cost:benefit ratio skyrocketing after basic and much needed upgrades?
2) Does the MT-82 - or any transmission of similar construction - really need much improvement? Or are synchros, shift pads, and shift forks all that is needed.
3) For those in the know: If you ideally were looking to build up the MT-82 for a car running 9-10lbs on a twin set up on e85 (have been told I'll be seeing ~650rwhp at this high altitude), keeping it as stiff and stalwart as possible, what components would you use? The budget for the transmission internals is hopefully <$3000 and I was thinking of having low friction swaintech coatings on the gears etc.
I appreciate all answers and anyone who may take the time to read this. I am aware of other transmission options and they are simply not the route I choose to go.
Thank You!