SniveTroll Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 (edited) its for: http://buystifflers.com/1994-1998MustangTransmissionCrossmemberForAODE4R70WT-5TKOsandTR-3550.aspxAODE, 4R70W, T-5, TKO’s & 3550 Transmissionsvisually:Its a tube design that makes it superior to the stock trans cross member. it has nylon bushings to snug against the frame. the nylon bushings overlap urethane bushings.it has tons of adjustability from the frame rails or transmission mounts. 1. tube design and bracket2. weld quality and powder coating looks top notch. 3. bushing design to prevent deflection. 4. spacers for pinion angle. Edited August 11, 2012 by SniveTroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Damn. This is getting added to the list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 i'll let everyone know how it installs in awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Wow, looks like a nice piece! I really like the bushing design.I checked out their stuff just now, and damn, that FIT system looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 it damn sure does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallblocksn95 Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 i had brian (the owner of stifflers) install the fit system and the prototype 94-95 transmission crossmember earlier this year, excellent products and an awesome guy to deal with.....you wont be dissappointed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) I am thinking about ordering one of these within the next few days since Matt (YSI363) and I are going to be doing my drive train install in a week or so and would be ideal to have this ready to go in during that process. Edited August 13, 2012 by Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallblocksn95 Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 if you look close you can see the crossmember too lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Damn those look good. I wonder if I should run those over MM SFC.....Crossmember mount looks sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallblocksn95 Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 brian said he can add the rest of the fit system to any other companies sfc's as long as theyre full lengths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 I would just buy the FIT system from them directly and run whatever they send. Just debating if I should do that over the MM setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallblocksn95 Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 the thing i like about the fit system is its upgradable. ive never had MMs stuff so i cant say one is better than the other though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 What can you upgrade on the FIT system? It looked like it was already complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallblocksn95 Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 spider brace, trans cross member, DS safety loop, pls a few other things hes been working on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Oh ok. I thought you meant to the sfc brace. I thought about getting a few of their other products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 my FLSFCs are custom. however i dont think i have chassis flex. i have a 6PT and PHB that does really well. i will say if i do anymore chassis work it will be through the floor SFC. i shall add DSSL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReplicaR Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 What is the weight difference between stock cross member, and this piece? I don't remember cross member being all that heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330CubeGt Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 What is the weight difference between stock cross member, and this piece? I don't remember cross member being all that heavy.I don't see the weight being but a lb or to different. Not worth the money after buying a poly mount your near $200 for a tranny crossmeber/shippingHeads up and ass kickin! Using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) the cross brace is 4lbs. im not sure about the stock. i DESTROYED the stock mount. the urethane mount from prothane sucks. the stock rubber brace is awesome.Allow me to ellaborate. the prothane mount i have isnt solid all the way through. the urethane is molded around a plate. unlike the stock pieces that have the bolt studded, the AM piece pulls the plate through the rubber and breaks loose. Edited August 16, 2012 by SniveTroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330CubeGt Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 So your saying i would be better off buying a stock mount? Im in need of a tranny mount my stock one is broken and I was thinking about getting a poly mount but if there not solid all the way through it prob won't outlast a stock mount...Heads up and ass kickin! Using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 yes i say so. after owning the prothane POS, i'm going back to stock mount. there is not many more options. i keep pulling the prothane out of socket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 So you don't like this Stiffler's mount? Dang. Looked like a nice piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallblocksn95 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I think they're talking about the actual trans mount brian, not the crossmember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 this man is correct^. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 this piece should of been an abortion. notice the plate mounted through urethane. the stock one is much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Oh sorry I was skimming through. Didn't read the other posts. I'm getting an OEM replacement trans mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 i have the O.G mount that came on mine. i also has another LRS knockoff somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 here is the STOCK 5LB rain gutter. it was simple with dumped exhaust. unbolt old mount and crossmember. mock in new one. connect each side but dont tighten. 1 on each side. once its mocked. tighten everything. check your clearances for x-pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330CubeGt Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 5Lb Rain gutter, lol. Whats the new piece 3 Lbs?Looks alot nicer and its prob alot stronger then the stock stamped piece.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex302 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I had to get one for my 4v swap and I'm super happy. The adjustably is great the only cross member I chould fine that would work with the 95 mounts and 04 3650 trans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 4lbs. almost pound for pound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 i even double checked the pinion angle. its spot on thus far. i need to do some highway runs to check for more NVH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330CubeGt Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Checked the pinion angle because of new crossmember?Heads up and ass kickin! Using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3vst8r96gt Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 sexy looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) yes i did. hang the angle finder from the end transmission output shaft and pinion flange. 1 of those numbers should be positive. the other should be -X ... your mathematics should come out to 1 or 2* of pinion. this is formulated on a loaded suspension (drive-on) chassis.your driveshaft loaded should be close to straight instead of cocked low or high at connections. Edited August 30, 2012 by SniveTroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMR Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Sorry for asking a stupid question, but what does this do exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Keeps the drive shaft align with trans mission and pinion flange. Keeps it balanced.Sent by smoke signals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMR Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Keeps the drive shaft align with trans mission and pinion flange. Keeps it balanced.Sent by smoke signalsYeah, but what does do when it comes to driving/racing? ..and what does it do better than the stock one? I am not trying to act stupid or anything, I am just curious thats all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330CubeGt Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 So did this crossmember move the trans higher or lower then stock?Heads up and ass kickin! Using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMR Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Yeah, but what does do when it comes to driving/racing? ..and what does it do better than the stock one? I am not trying to act stupid or anything, I am just curious thats all.My question in other words is; what does this do different from the OEM crossmember?Sorry if it was unclear before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
