Fitting TKO600 in 70 Mach

[redmastercraft 10]

I know this has been done many times but I'm finding conflicting information in all the research I've done.  Is it necessary to have a streamlined case to get the driveline angle correct without cutting the tunnel?  I understand the brace will need to be notched but is that it to get the room needed to raise the tail.   I would like to retain the stock console.  This is a 351c car.  

[mustangstofear 608]

Go with the low profile and you should be OK. 

[redmastercraft 10]

Thanks, anyone done a full size case without cutting?   Any driveline vibration?

[BuckeyeDemon 211]

i went full size case.  i had to do a few small tunnel mods, used engine drop mounts and made my own crossmember to keep the trans tail as high as possible.

i'm assuming you aren't running a shaker?

 

[redmastercraft 10]

It is an original shaker car and I have the shaker but i'm not planning on using it.  I'm planning on going the CHI 3V route and using their intake puts the carb way too high for the shaker.  I read your shaker journey and It looks great by i'm not ready to do that much fab work..  I think i'll end up with the Boss 429 scope to make it work.

Good to know it is possible. 

Thanks for the help

[BuckeyeDemon 211]

I would think to fit a chi you probably want to drop the motor and keep the engine at a very 

goodangle.  Or it will be tough to fit an air cleaner due to the angle.  Unless your putting a big scoop on the car.

[redmastercraft 10]

Thanks.  I'm trying to avoid a big scoop

[Rcodenewf 44]

I installed a tko 600 behind a 302 in my 69 fastback and couldn't get the rear of the tranny up high enough for good driveline angles. So I ordered the new streamlined case covers and have to remove the trans to install them. I also have to mill down a portion of one of the towers where the covers go. Pain in the butt. Tons of room on the drivers side but the edge of the cover hits the tunnel crossmember reinforcement. And i'm not one to cut my car up so...more work..but worthwhile.

I'd order the streamlined case if I were you. Can't go wrong.

John

[Machspeed 219]

9 hours ago, Rcodenewf said:

I installed a tko 600 behind a 302 in my 69 fastback and couldn't get the rear of the tranny up high enough for good driveline angles. So I ordered the new streamlined case covers and have to remove the trans to install them. I also have to mill down a portion of one of the towers where the covers go. Pain in the butt. Tons of room on the drivers side but the edge of the cover hits the tunnel crossmember reinforcement. And i'm not one to cut my car up so...more work..but worthwhile.

I'd order the streamlined case if I were you. Can't go wrong.

John

Can you provide a link to these case covers? I'm curious.......

 

Thanks!

[redmastercraft 10]

Great information.  I don't mind notching the trans brace just don't want to have to cut a large chunk out of the tunnel. 

[Rcodenewf 44]

Hey Machspeed...left you a pm with that info.

Here it is for others as well if they want some good reading...regards...John

http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-to/drivetrain/1605-put-a-five-speed-in-big-block-mustang/

[Vicfreg 771]

Check Indianfiremach site on the project forum. I believe he details his issues with having his transmission machined, and also with the shaker hood/driveline angle problems.

 

[redmastercraft 10]

I'll  check it out

[Alan_Mac 48]

I installed a Keisler perfectfit TKO in my 70 Mach1, with 351w shaker.  They sold out to super sport trans. I believe the trans case is a standard TKO.  Notched the cross member with zero ill effects. No other tunnel mods.  The shifter was in the correct location. Its been installed since 2009 and no issues with the driveshaft angle.  Here is the basic kit i installed.  https://shiftsst.com/articles/cat/ford/post/mustang-cougar-1964-1970-perfectfit-kit/

[redmastercraft 10]

I got a quote from SST and they are streamlining as well.  Looks like all the major conversion vendors are milling the top of the case off to fit better.

Looks like streamlining is the way to go to avoid  many of the problems.