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    Project "I can shift my own fuckin gears!"

    Yeah, this is a thread dedicated to my Tremec 3550 swap into my merk. This thread will be updated with my latest developments, parts I buy, etc...

    So far, I have half paid off the 3550, and already aquired an old lay back style shift lever, an old hurst indy shifts.. (chrome ) Just like the old musclecars, none of that new age bullshit.

    I have decided on using a hydraulic clutch setup, F150 parts from the 80's should work... I looked at both a master and slave cylinder from 80's trucks at work today, and they look like they should work.

    I will prob use an F150 dead pedal. I want full sized pedals for my wide ass feet! Shifting thru this shifter, with a white classic style hurst ball.
    Tremecs can have thier shifters mounted in three places, front, center, or rear of the transmission. I will decide where, judging on my seats and where it will be when I get out the :hacksaw:, lol....

    This will also live behind my 302 for a short time, while I build the 351... This would be a good time to slap the holley on the 302 for shits and giggles (no lokar cable shit, no line pressure) and I am NOT running an edelcrock, like that pussy justin..

    More to come!

    GMGT
    1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
    Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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    #2
    YES!!!!!!!! :rock:
    Pebbles-1968 Ford F250
    Pile of Junk! An Electronics Project Site (To get wet by)<---Clicky! NEW STUFF!!!!

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      #3
      Project "Tom can suck my own nuts"

      Bring it bitch

      RIP Jason P Harril, we'll miss ya bro

      '80 Town Coupé
      '84 Towncar - Teh Cobra TC, 408w powered
      '16 Ram 1500 CC Outdoorsman, Hemi/3.92/8sp 4x4

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        #4
        Oh goody! A race!
        2008 Mercury Grand Marquis GS Bone Stock

        The modern definition of "racist" is "someone who is arguing with a Liberal".--updated Peter Brimelow quote.

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          #5
          i think thats fucking sweet, but im not one with the shifter in out cars, it doesent look right! make it a semi-auto!

          1981 Mercury Marquis Brougham 2-Door 302/ 5-speed -special blend (GMGT)
          1987 Lincoln Mark VII 5-speed (Errand runner)
          1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (Base Runner)
          2007 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited (Hustlyn)
          2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (Down with O.P.P)

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            #6
            Hey GMGT!!

            I see you finally got bitten by the stick shift bug.

            Just a couple of questions for you.

            #1 where were you planning on mounting the f150 master cylinder?
            I looked at something similar, and thought that the brake booster would be in the way.

            #2 what do you have against Edelbrock carbs? The are just repopped carter AFB's with a slightly different bowl. I have put on a few now and thus far they have all performed flawlessly out of the box. I have only had to use my carb tuning skills on one of them and that was because the former owner of it had a screwdriver, and couldnt find his own rectum with both hands and a flashlight. LOL
            Owner of the only known 5 speed box wagon with a lift kit.
            AKA, Herkimer the Hillbilly SUV.



            Axle codes
            Open/Lock/Ratio #
            -----------------------
            G / H / 2.26
            B / C / 2.47
            8 / M / 2.73
            7 / - / 3.07
            Y / Z / 3.08
            4 / D / 3.42
            F / R / 3.45
            5 / E / 3.27
            6 / W / 3.73
            2 / K / 3.55
            A / - / 3.63
            J / - / 3.85

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              #7
              Hey Bryan!!

              The answer to all your questions and more, will happen later
              1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
              Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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                #8
                Originally posted by phayzer5
                Bring it bitch
                Justin:
                9-18-04 Dyno Run: 188.9 hp @ ~4600, 244.1 tq @ ~3450


                Tom:
                4/28/05 Dyno run: 170.6 RWHP @ 3700 rpm, 236.0 Ft. Lbs. @ 2200 rpm

                Hmmmm....

                R.I.P. Jason P Harrill 6-12-06 (you will be missed)

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                  #9
                  hmmm....

                  Oh yeah, my car prob weighs about 500 lbs less with my ass in the seat
                  1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
                  Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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                    #10
                    ouch, how much more/less does this new tranny wiegh?

                    R.I.P. Jason P Harrill 6-12-06 (you will be missed)

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                      #11
                      about 100 or so pounds less....

                      doesnt contain 11 quarts of ATF, no converter, and no lines and tranny cooler either...
                      1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
                      Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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                        #12
                        Ok, back on track..

                        You ask about the F150 master cylinder not working? Ill figure some way to make it work. Even if I have to come up with a different way to mount it, my trusty :hacksaw: will come in handy!!

                        I havent had much time to mess with it, with work, and messing with OTHER PEOPLES SHIT to make extra $$ for this taking up a lot of my time...

                        More info to come...
                        1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
                        Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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                          #13
                          You mean the :sawztom: don't you? :snicker:
                          2008 Mercury Grand Marquis GS Bone Stock

                          The modern definition of "racist" is "someone who is arguing with a Liberal".--updated Peter Brimelow quote.

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                            #14
                            get over to teh hobbyshop and start fabbing

                            1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
                            2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
                            1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
                            1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
                            2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
                            1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)

                            please be patient, rebuilding an empire!

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                              #15
                              Another update. I just put 400 more dollars towards the trans and heads tonite... :banana:
                              1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
                              Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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