[66dvlbrd68]

Hello all,

just another random question here....

i know you can upgrade from stock TC's to Mark 8 TC's. However, is it possible to purchase and upgrade to a Mustang torque converter? If it can be done, what kind of stall and price would I be looking at?

thanks for your time.

 

[17Mark71]

Does it matter what year TC from a Mark VIII to get for a '97 T Bird?
I know people were saying that '93 drive shaft was the one to get as far as drive shafts go.

 

[66dvlbrd68]

Mark VIII Drive shaft

Does it matter what year TC from a Mark VIII to get for a '97 T Bird?
I know people were saying that '93 drive shaft was the one to get as far as drive shafts go.

you are correct when it comes to the drive shaft... '93 Mark VIII driveshafts are one piece and are made of aluminum.


ANY TAKERS ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER QUESTION?????

 

[Johnny Langton]

The Mustang and the Mark VIII torque convertor are the exact same part.
JL

 

[MagerThom]

Re: Mark VIII Drive shaft

ANY TAKERS ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER QUESTION?????

You're loooking for TC part # F8LZ-7902-BARM. Approx
2100rpm stall, and if you're a TCCoA member - call DanN
for a price.

 

[mikes97]

Is the Mark VIII torque converter...

a bolt in swap with a 97 4.6 bird? Would I have to change anything else with it, besides the oil?

 

[Johnny Langton]

You also need the MK8 flexplate.
JL

 

[Rossf84]

??

You also need the MK8 flexplate.
JL

does that statement only apply to the 97 tbirds? would i need the mk8 flexplate for a 95 tbird?

 

[MagerThom]

Yes...and I think DanN has the part numbers memorized....n/m

does that statement only apply to the 97 tbirds? would i need the mk8 flexplate for a 95 tbird?

 

[AverageJoe]

Because the Mk VIII/Mustang TCs are 10", and I believe our stockers are like 12", yeah, you need the new flexplate on your MN12. No matter the year. Anyone care to correct me if I'm wrong?

 

[Johnny Langton]

Because the Mk VIII/Mustang TCs are 10", and I believe our stockers are like 12", yeah, you need the new flexplate on your MN12. No matter the year. Anyone care to correct me if I'm wrong?

'94-'97 Tbirds/Cougars will need the new flexplate.The stock t/c on the TBird/Cougar is a 12" unit,and the MK8/Mustang GT is a 11.25" unit.
JL

 

[AverageJoe]

Thank you Johnny. Always nice to be corrected by a real pro. BTW, are you going to the Ennis Fun Ford Weekend in September?

 

[Johnny Langton]

I'm no pro by any means..and yes,I'll be there.
JL