Installing Tremec 3550 & King Cobra clutch - Any tips?
 

Well, I ordered it. Here is what is going into my baby this weekend:

Tremec 3550 (will be running GM Syncomesh fluid)
McCleod Steel Bellhousing
King Cobra clutch and pressure plate
Fidanza aluminum flywheel

Does anyone have any tips/pointers on this installation? I have never installed a tranny before, so this all new territory for me. Any suggestions are appreciated!

Here are a few questions that come to mind thus far:

1) When installing the flywheel bolts (they are new from Ford) can I use a air-impact gun or do I need to tighten by hand?

2) The instructions that came with the clutch say to spray everything (all clutch parts and flywheel) with brake cleaner...does this sound correct?

3) Should I get a new pilot bearing? If so, how do I install it? Does the old one just "pop" out?

Thanks, E

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1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 38,000 miles

13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60'

1. torque the flywheel bolts to 85ft/lbs(dont forget red loctite) 2. yes you should clean the flywheel surface with brake cleaner as a precaution 3. youll need a puller to get the old pilot bearing out, then tap the new one in gently,also get a new rear main seal, and break the clutch in w/ 300-500mi. of stop and go before you beat on it.

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