• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

am i going to break my driveline?

  • Thread starter Thread starter stangfreak861
  • Start date Start date Jul 1, 2007
S

stangfreak861

New Member
Jul 1, 2007
2
0
0
Jul 1, 2007
#1
  • Jul 1, 2007
  • #1
I have an 86 mustang with a vortech a trim, trickflow intake, msd,373s, 2 1/2 inch exhaust with headers,cats and flowmasters,this car has the stock engine and has been running mid 13s for years with no traction(locker doesn't work)I just bought a gt-40 crate motor and i am wondering if i should save some more cash and do the tranny and axels at the same time rather than just waiting till every thing breaks, I am guessing i should have around 450 flywheel HP with my new motor and my blower. AM i goin to break everything the fist week i have it out or what?
 

93gtmustang

10 Year Member
Oct 21, 2006
523
42
49
Jul 1, 2007
#2
  • Jul 1, 2007
  • #2
You should think about going to 31 or 33 spline axles, a heavy duty posi unit or rebuild the traction lock which wouldn't last as long but cheaper for the kit, about $50.00, and heavy duty upper and lower control arms, and eventually a upgraded T-5, TKO, or C-4 racing automatic.
For now , if you are easy on it, keep your rpms low when you launch, and don't run slicks, you should be ok.
It's all how hard you are on it.
I have GT-40 crate in my 93 GT Mustang with no power adder, 345hp at the flywheel. I launch at 4000rpms with Hoosier Quick Time Pros and run 13.3.
Here's my set-up below.
Good luck!
1993 GT Mustang / Ford Racing GT-40 Crate Motor B-303 Cam / 24 lb. Injectors / Stock Ignition / MSD EFI Blaster Coil / Edelbrock 5.0 Upper and Lower Intake with BBK Phelonic Spacer / Professional Products 70mm Throttle Body / C&L C.A.I. w/76mm MAF / Stock Air Box w/K&N Panel Filter / Holley Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator / Electric Fan / BBK Underdrive Pulley's / A.C. Removed / BBK Short Headers / Flowmaster Exhaust / Tremec T-5Z / B&M Short Throw Shifter / Alum. Driveshaft / 3.73 Gears / Eaton H.D. Posi / Moser 31 Spline Axles/ Subframe Connectors / Line Lock / Driveshaft Loop / B&M Short Throw Shifter / Racing Upper and Lower Control Arms / Lakewood Adjustable Drag Shocks/ Holley 190 lph Fuel Pump /
 

maxine-70

20+ Year Stangneter
Mar 27, 2003
273
1
18
louisville, ky
Jul 1, 2007
#3
  • Jul 1, 2007
  • #3
if you already plan on replacing the axles and trans anyway, id go ahead and run it until you blow them up. you wouldnt be out anything but a tow bill, and it may last longer than you think.

id rebuild or replace the posi, and use any tranny BUT a c4 or t5 unless you can get them by the truckload. id bet the stock 28 spline axles will hold up just fine.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

B
water pump installation questions
  • B0udreaux
  • Feb 5, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
38
Views
2K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Feb 28, 2026
General karthief
Electrical Innovate PSB-1 is DOA? Am I an idiot? All plausable. Please Help
  • Dontknowchit
  • Apr 26, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
1
Views
470
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Apr 26, 2025
Dontknowchit
New Member with a 1992
  • Clutchfork
  • Oct 18, 2025
  • The Welcome Wagon
Replies
5
Views
306
The Welcome Wagon Oct 19, 2025
Clutchfork
Progress Thread Progress Thread- From6to8's 1994 Cobra Supercharger install
  • from6to8
  • Sep 25, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 20 21 22
Replies
420
Views
9K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- May 6, 2026
from6to8
A
Fox Planning on building my foxbody and was wondering if I can get any tips or anything to watch out for!
  • Angelq1028
  • Oct 31, 2024
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2 3 4
Replies
76
Views
5K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jun 29, 2025
Robman8028
R
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?