tremec tko 500 @ longtube question

[stang9150]

does the driveshaft have to be shorten to put a tko 500 in a foxbody? whats the best way to put in a motor with longtubes?will it clear with them bolted up to the block or drop motor in and then put the headers on,would they go in from the bottom or the top?thanks in advance

 

[Beasly B]

No the driveshaft doesn't need to be shortened, but you have to change the yoke at the trans, it has differant splines. The best way to put the longtubes on when you install the motor( I can speak for BBK's) is to get the motor over in the car and close to mounting and put the pass. side header in from the top and then guide the motor down to the mounts. The drivers side slides right in with the steering rod unbolted. If the motor is in the car you can install the pass. side but you need to remove the starter and jack up that side untill it slides in.

 

[stang9150]

thanks for the reply man i was wondering about that drive shaft.i already got the new yoke so iam good there.what about the crossmember did you mod your stock one,and if so how is that working out for ya.