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articles are well done with useful photos and highly descriptive text. Don't overlook the other magazines, there is a lot of good information in those pages. Mustang Monthly has an interesting section on their website that provides "A quick reference to motor-vehicle codes". 
Auto Warranty Get a free quote with no obligation to buy on an extended warranty for your car or truck. Links to other V6 Mustang sites...they are in no particular order. Super Six Motorsports offers "Hard core performance products for 3.8/3.9/4.0L V6 Mustangs." One of the TOP TWO Ford V6 engine shops in the world. DFWstangs.net is an online community catering to Mustang and Ford Enthusiasts in North Texas, but all are welcome. MUSTANGWORLD offers Forums, How-tos, Select Stangs, Articles, Pin-ups, Screensavers and more. V6Power.net offers FAQs, Members List, Calendar, Forums, Dyno Runs, with more on the way. V6MUSTANG offers Articles, Members, Forums, and a Shop section. Supercharged V6 Mustangs. "V6Mustang.com is a site dedicated to Mustang enthusiasts who drive the base model Stang". MUSTANG EVOLUTION offers Forums, Specifications, Tech Articles, How-To's, Product Reviews, Mustang History by model year. Undead Scientist.com offers a scientific approach to Mustang hot rodding. Interesting stuff. NASA Pro Racing.com Provides high performance racing environment and training for the non-professional driver wanting to improve skills or gain open track experience and qualifications. AMSOIL Independent Dealer AMSOIL products and information. REDLINED Performance Mustangs offers a Spilt Port Swap kit for the 1994-1998 V6, ported heads, "spec'd" cams, Members' Rides, Modifications & How-to articles and more. Morana V6 Racing This guy is, without a doubt, the original 3.8L V6 motor master. Check out their website, there is some really cool V6 engine stuff going on in his shop. One of the TOP TWO Ford V6 engine shops in the world. Miracerros.com 2000 Mustang V6 5-speed Convertible project. This is a great informational website. There are a lot of good articles, that I believe are worth checking out. Good detail, well shot photos and clearly laid out diagrams. AutoElf.com is an online automotive link directory service with multiple categories and search options. Check out these two great Mustang club websites… the Mustang Club Center is a nation wide club locator that is easy to use and resourceful. The Mustang Club of America (MCA)is the preeminent national organization with regard to all things Mustang.  Frequently Asked Questions... Currently under construction, pardon our dust.
Question #1 - What is a “Limited Slip Differential”? It’s a rear differential unit that keeps power applied to both wheels as evenly as possible. A Limited Slip Differential unit will "lock up" both wheels under power but with reduced power, such as cornering, the axles are allowed to rotate independently of each other thereby reducing the tendency to scrub the rubber off your tires. LS style differentials are much safer to drive on slippery surfaces such as ice, snow or rain soaked streets. Question #2 - So then what is a "Posi-Traction" or "Traction-Lock" rear end? They are both Limited Slip Differentials. General Motors calls their unit a Posi-Traction or "Posi-trak" and Ford calls their unit a Traction-Lock or "Trak-Lok". Question #3 - Does my V6 Mustang have a "Trak-Lok" rear end? No. The 1994-2007 V6 Coupe is delivered with a 7.5" open (non-lock up) differential. The V8 Mustang GTs have an 8.8" Trak-Lok rear in the stock configuration. Question #4 - How much power will my V6 Mustang Trak-Lok rear end handle? According to most sources, the 7.5" Trak-Lok will safely handle up to 450Hp. The 8.8" Trak-Lok will handle even more. Question #5 - Will an 8.8" Trak-Lok differential fit in my stock axle assembly? No. It will not fit inside the housing. You would need to purchase an 8.8" axle assembly. Question #6 - What would I need to purchase in order to convert my stock 7.5" non-lock up to a 7.5" Trak-Lok set up? At the very least you would need the following components: 1) 7.5" Trak-Lok Differential (Ford Racing M-4204-C75). 2) Friction Modifier for proper break in (Ford Racing M-19546-A12). 3) Differential rebuild kit especially if you have over 80,000 miles on your current set up (Motive Gear P/N-21202). 4) Two quarts of 85W-140 Gear Oil (Castrol or Lucas, my favorites). Question #7 - How do I correct the speedometer for the new 3.73/4.10/etc. Ring Gear & Pinion set I've had installed? On the 1994-1998 models (V6+GT) you would install a 21 or 23 tooth speedo gear in the transmission. This takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. The 1999-2007 models (V6+GT) require the use of a flash tuner (SCT, Diablosport, Accel, Superchips, etc) to recalibrate the speedometer. Ford Racing no longer produces the mechanical recalibrators used on the 1999-2004 models. Question #8 - What is the wheel bolt pattern on my Mustang? The 1994-2008 Mustang V6+GT bolt pattern is 5x114.3 with 1/2" lugs, right hand thread. More FAQs on the way! |
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