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How To: Install 1987-1993 Mustang Performance Automatic TV Cable

Performance Automatic AOD Throttle Valve Kickdown Cable Since the doors opened in 1984, Performance Automatic has been delivering the ultimate in high performance transmissions, torque converters, and the related drivetrain components. Their countless hours spent on research and development allows for the production... more

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Posted by Landan Durham on 2/5/2016

How To: Install Mustang Blowfish Racing Shifter Support Bracket (11-14 MT82)

Blowfish Racing Shifter Support Bracket If you’re absolutely fed up with the negative effects of the MT-82 transmission such as missed shifts, grinding gears and high RPM lockout, then you should without question consider a Blowfish Racing shifter support bracket. This Blowfish Racing bracket is designed with sev... more

Posted by Landan Durham on 10/30/2015

Mustang Flywheel Tech Info (82-95 5.0L)

From the factory, your '82 to '95 Mustangs came with a ten inch clutch and was a fifty ounce imbalance flywheel. Which made it a very common upgrade to make the switch to a 10 and 1/2 inch clutch whenever you go to swap out the clutch. Now from '86 to '95, all the clutches were upgraded to the 10 1/2 inch version that ... more

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Posted by Landan Durham on 4/24/2015

Mustang Flywheel Tech Info (96-14 Mod Motors)

The main difference everybody talks about on mod motor flywheels is whether it's six bolt or an eight bolt. Basically, that's just referring to the number of bolts it takes to retain the flywheel to the crankshaft. To start off, the 1999 and 2000 Mustang GTs are a little confusing! Why? Well, there was a fire at the... more

Posted by Landan Durham on 4/2/2015

Mustang Rear End Gear Installation: Ford Racing 8.8 Ring & Pinion

Installing a new set of rear end gears in your 1979 to current Mustang is one of the best ”bang for the buck” performance mods you can do. This is especially true of SN95 and Fox Body Mustangs that came with gear ratios below 3.55. Besides forced induction or nitrous kits, there aren’t many mods that will give you noti... more

Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 12/9/2013

Mustang Hydraulic Clutch Conversion Kit Installation (McLeod 79-04)

If you have had any experience with the 1979-2004 Mustang, you know that stretched clutch cables and broken factory clutch quadrants are not an uncommon thing to find. Over time, the constant pressure and tension that is on the clutch cable causes it to fatigue and stretch, which if not monitored, will lead to improper... more

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Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 11/26/2013

S197 Mustang Aluminum Driveshaft Review (2011-14 One Piece)

Weight is power. Simple automobile physics proves that removing weight is as beneficial as adding horsepower. The standard is something like 100 pounds is equal to a 10th in the quarter, or about 10 horsepower. That number is even higher when the weight being removed is from a moving part like a driveshaft or clutch, o... more

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Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 11/25/2013

How To Install A Mustang Hurst Shifter (11-14 S197)

Once the buzz about the new Hurst Short Throw Shifter for the 2011-12 Mustang hit, we knew we needed to get an installation blog going on one since this isn't your typical 2011-12 Mustang shifter! This Hurst shifter incorporates a few new things that most other aftermarket shifters don't include and some features we we... more

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Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 11/19/2013

Barton Industries Mustang Shifter Installation (11-14 S197)

With the new 2012 Mustang Gt 5.0L rolling off the production line, we knew someone up here would have to have one. Our receiving department team leader Darrell just couldn't resist any longer and brought this beautiful black 2012 Mustang GT Premium Package back to the shop for a little work. From Brembo brakes up front... more

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Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 11/15/2013

Mustang Aluminum Driveshaft Review

Thinking about adding an aluminum driveshaft to your 1979-2004 Mustang? Look no further than the high quality Ford Racing aluminum driveshafts. The FRPP driveshafts are constructed from high strength, 3.5" diameter 0.114" wall thickness 6061-RT62 aluminum seamless drawn tube. Then it is fitted with heavy duty 1330 u-jo... more

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Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 9/19/2013

Mustang Odometer Gear Repair Kit Install

If you have owned a 94-98 Mustang with some serious mileage on it, you have probably experienced your odometer stop working. If so you need the Latemodel Restoration odometer gear repair kit. If yours has stopped working just rest assured that this is an easy, cheap and quick fix. I had to replace these gears on both ... more

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Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 9/9/2013

Mustang Clutch Fork Installation (79-04)

When installing a new clutch in your Mustang, don’t forget to replace the other commonly worn and overlooked parts such as clutch forks, pivot studs and clutch cables. These parts are critical to proper performance of your drivetrain. Too often these parts are not replaced or installed incorrectly. Either of these con... more

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Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 8/14/2013

Mustang Speedometer Gear Calculator

Mustang Speedometer Gear Calculator Transmission Manual Automatic ... more

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Posted by Jonathan McDonald on 8/6/2013

Mustang Short Shifter Install - (79-00)

Tired of that sloppy stock shifter in your Fox Body Mustang? Replace it with one of our many 79-93 Mustang Short Throw Shifters! Watch this video as Jmac shows you how to install a short throw shifter in your Mustang. He decided to install one of our Econoshift t-5 shifters in our red coupe. Installation can be done wi... more

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Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 7/31/2013

What Manual Transmission is in My Mustang?

The Ford Mustang has offered both a manual transmission and automatic transmission option from 1979 all the way to 2014. In this article, we'll cover the manual transmissions that were factory equipment behind V8 Mustang engines. Mustang Manual Transmissions | 1979-2014 SROD (Single-Rail Overdrive) The Single-Rail ... more

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Posted by Jonathan McDonald on 6/20/2013

05-09 Mustang Hurst Shifter Install

Is your stock S197 Mustang shifter causing missed gears at the drag strip? Maybe it feels too sloppy even during normal driving. No worries! Late Model Restoration has a complete line of Mustang short throw shifters for 2005-2009 Mustangs. These include: Hurst, Ford Racing, Steeda, Barton Industries and many more. Foll... more

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Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 4/22/2013

Mustang Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter Install

Adding a short throw shifter to you Mustang is one of the first mods any enthusiast should make. The factory shifter is sloppy and prone to causing mis-shifts when doing some “spirited” driving – especially at the drag strip. Replacing your shifter is super easy with the help of Late Model Restoration’s installation vi... more

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Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 1/23/2013

Mustang Clutch Problems & Solutions

If you drive a Mustang, more than likely it is equipped with some sort of manual transmission. Because of the widespread popularity of the Mustang & the sheer number of cars produced, the aftermarket is teeming with multiple choices in parts replacement, & this is especially true in the clutch department. Che... more

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Posted by Jonathan McDonald on 8/5/2011

Mustang Clutch Kit Buyer's Guide for RAM Clutches

"What clutch do I need for my Mustang?" This is a question we are asked multiple times every day here at LMR.com. more

Posted by Jonathan McDonald on 4/30/2011

Mustang 7.5” & 8.8” Rear End & Axle Info

If you own a 1979-2014 Mustang, then it came equipped with one of the two Ford rear ends – Ford 7.5 rear end or the Ford Mustang 8.8 rear end. All 1979-1985 Mustangs featured the 7.5 rear end. Starting in 1986 Ford introduced the popular 8.8” rear end in the Mustang. From 1986-2010 the Ford Mustang 8.8 rear end... more

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Posted by Jonathan McDonald on 4/24/2009