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429mustang · 02-02-2003, 02:27 PM

I looked into the same thing for a while, it's hard to find anything strong with overdrive. If someone makes the right bellhousing to fit up to the bogblock, I'g go with a Tremec TKO 5spd. A C-6 3spd auto wil bolt up, but no overdrive plus it's pretty heavy.
As far as weight transfer, aluminum heads would lighten up the front end and help out the motor a bunch if you have the money to get a set (edelbrock rpm/blue thunder/super cobrajets-around $2000 complete). I'd try and contact a few spring companies and see if they can get you a set of drag springs set up for the heavier motor, and a set of 50/50 rear, 70/30 or 90/10 front shocks.
For cooling, any aftermarket aluminum radiator will probably be fine, maybe go with a good electric fan setup.

02-02-2003, 02:27 PM	#2
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	I looked into the same thing for a while, it's hard to find anything strong with overdrive. If someone makes the right bellhousing to fit up to the bogblock, I'g go with a Tremec TKO 5spd. A C-6 3spd auto wil bolt up, but no overdrive plus it's pretty heavy. As far as weight transfer, aluminum heads would lighten up the front end and help out the motor a bunch if you have the money to get a set (edelbrock rpm/blue thunder/super cobrajets-around $2000 complete). I'd try and contact a few spring companies and see if they can get you a set of drag springs set up for the heavier motor, and a set of 50/50 rear, 70/30 or 90/10 front shocks. For cooling, any aftermarket aluminum radiator will probably be fine, maybe go with a good electric fan setup. __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.