ok, my frankenstang project will be using a 2.8L clutch disc and I was just wondering if anyone knew of any performance clutches for this engine?
does anyone make a performance clutch for the 2.8L?
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I looked at the Centerforce and Spec brand websites and didn't come up with anything but 2.3L applications in the 1974 - 1978 range. Hmmm...
Exedy (http://www.exedyusa.com/) lists part numbers for 2.3L and 5.0L engines.
It was looking grim until I hit on Summitt Racing:
http://store.summitracing.com/egnse...94908331+4294840075+4294888957+115+4294865886
They have a bunch of listings for clutch kits with 1" shaft with 23 splines.
So...what is the project???
Exedy (http://www.exedyusa.com/) lists part numbers for 2.3L and 5.0L engines.
It was looking grim until I hit on Summitt Racing:
http://store.summitracing.com/egnse...94908331+4294840075+4294888957+115+4294865886
They have a bunch of listings for clutch kits with 1" shaft with 23 splines.
So...what is the project???
well, the 2.8L is a 10 spline clutch...23 spline is for the 4 cylinder...but I did find one at summit for $130ish which I'll get when I tear the engine down for a rebuild...as for what the project is, I hate to dissapoint you but the only mustang II part I'm using is the clutch...its a '66 coupe with a '93 Taurus SHO 3.2L v6 converted to RWD using an aerostar bellhousing, adapter plate, mustang II clutch, SHO pressure plate and flywheel and a 302 pilot bushing that has been turned down to fit the SHO crank...its a pain in the ass to track down this clutch disc though...finally found a stock one locally today for $25, which will do until the engine build
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I completely missed the 23 spline part...I guess I was blinded by the Zoom Clutch listings that included the 2.8L (incorrectly). Which vendor at Summit DID carry a 2.8L clutch?
So which transmission ae you using, a T-5?
Looking at your sig kind of tipped me that an MII was not involved.
Have you seen the Healey sports car that got a SVO V-6 a during a rebuild project?
http://members.cox.net/rdgrauman/Healey.html
I think that this would be an excellant engine swap for a Mustang II also.
Good luck, and keep us informed.
So which transmission ae you using, a T-5?
Looking at your sig kind of tipped me that an MII was not involved.
Have you seen the Healey sports car that got a SVO V-6 a during a rebuild project?
http://members.cox.net/rdgrauman/Healey.html
I think that this would be an excellant engine swap for a Mustang II also.
Good luck, and keep us informed.
yeah, using a 2001 v6 t-5...as for the healey, I'm in contact with the guy whenever i get stumped...theres also a ranger with the swap
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I wonder if the MII 2.8L manual trans bellhousing would have been easier to use?
The T-5 bolts right up to both the 302 and 2.3L bells in the MII (after widening the opening a hair), but I haven't heard of anyone attempting the same with the 2.8L.
The only trick is that the 2.8L has a different throwout arm arrangement than the 302 and 2.3L bells.
The T-5 bolts right up to both the 302 and 2.3L bells in the MII (after widening the opening a hair), but I haven't heard of anyone attempting the same with the 2.8L.
The only trick is that the 2.8L has a different throwout arm arrangement than the 302 and 2.3L bells.
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