You would need something to support that shaft at the firewall like the mustangs have. Also, that shaft linked won't work with the MN12 steering rack, Mustangs have a triangle coupler and the Thunderbird uses a splined section
You would need something to support that shaft at the firewall like the mustangs have. Also, that shaft linked won't work with the MN12 steering rack, Mustangs have a triangle coupler and the Thunderbird uses a splined section
Thanks. So it's basically modify the headers or modify the shaft as described elsewhere?
Also, was trying to find steering shafts on RockAuto, and I can't find them for either Mustang or Thunderbird. Are they called something else other than Steering Shaft?
I no longer have to pass through DEQ in Oregon so I'm thinking about redoing my exhaust and putting Purple Hornies on and getting rid of the cat and three mufflers. Any suggestions?
Thanks. So it's basically modify the headers or modify the shaft as described elsewhere?
Also, was trying to find steering shafts on RockAuto, and I can't find them for either Mustang or Thunderbird. Are they called something else other than Steering Shaft?
They probably don't sell them, the only part that can really wear out would be the rubber rag joint that couples the rack and shaft together.
You wouldn't be able to use the Mustang shaft anyway, it's got a different coupler at the rack and the design itself isn't easily adaptable(It's not D shaped like ours and aftermarket type shafts are). The best bet for modifying the shaft would be to duplicate the routing of the Mustang's shaft, rather than the shaft itself. Most here route an aftermarket shaft out of the way to the frame rail with an eylet bearing, which works fine on 5.0s, but the width of the 4.6 really would necessitate running the shaft between primaries as it does on Mustangs, so some sort of firewall support would be necessary.
If I had the money, I'd buy them and take them to a reputable header company to have them replicated so we would have a legitimate long tube header option.
You have to be careful with stainless steel headers. They normally require backside protection against the atmosphere during welding because they oxidize severely in the presence of oxygen.
I should have a nice little treat for MN12ers very soon......
Ha! If I could afford a cnc bender, I'd already have one lol. now you're dreaming. Lets all be happy I'm even doing this There's other ways to achieve consistency. Remember, I am not an exhaust shop. Just a one-man army going against the grain armed with just a couple nifty tools, and a nice collection of jumbo-sized neurons.
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