4.0 clutch setup on a 2.8 ?

B2 Addict · Dec 17, 2011

I posted in the transmission section but apparently nobody knows... :dunno:

I read the tech article on using a 4.0 clutch setup with a 2.9, but can it be done with a 2.8 and a TK5 transmission?

I am running an 8.8 rear and plan on a front 35 with 36" Swampers, the plan is to go to AT LEAST 4.56's and I'm gonna need a little more holding power than the stock clutch can give me.....

:icon_cheers:

B2

BabyBronco89 · Dec 17, 2011

as long as your using the fm145 man 5 spd trans then u should be able to put a 4.0l clutch slave clyinder along with a 4.0l clutch basket and clutch plate and a 4.0l man trans flywheel will bolt together between the 2.8 and the fm145 trans
also if your looking to buy these parts new use a base vehicle of a 92 ranger 4.0l manual w 4x4
u should use the 4.0 starter also

BabyBronco89 · Dec 18, 2011

okay so heres a lil more info that i stumbled upon on the web well looking for more info to dp my 4.0l swap

the TK5 trans has the same bolt pattern as the 2.8l 2.9l and both the 4.0l ohv & sohc

the tk5 trans was also used in the newer mustangs with also had the 4.0l

so this is guessing but it all seems like it would work
find which year mustang has your tk5 trans and 4.0 and buy the clutch internals pressure plate clutch plate for that

the only area that might be problematic would be the bolts on the flywheel im thinking 96 was the year they went to 8 bolts on the flywheel instead of 6 might end up being a combination of new mustang 4.0 clutch parts and the early explorer/ranger 4.0 flywheel

hope i was a little help
And maybe someone with a lil more knowledge can touch it up a bit

B2 Addict · Dec 18, 2011

Repped for all of the info my friend! :icon_thumby:

I imagine most people are just wondering why I want to keep my 2.8.. :icon_twisted:

Thanks for taking the time to research and actually reply! I will definitely dig more into it because I have a plan in my head! :headbang:

B2

B2 Addict · Dec 21, 2011

Found out yesterday I actually have an FM145, not a TK5....hoping this conversion will work, I need all the info I can get.............

:icon_cheers:

Twister · Dec 22, 2011

Read through this

http://broncoii.org/forum/index.php?topic=3822.0

B2 Addict · Dec 22, 2011

Thanks Twister!! :headbang:

Repped!

B2

Catch22556 · Dec 22, 2011

Great info, would rep if i could. I know what I'm gonna be doing when i grenade my stock clutch :headbang:

.

The Mud Addict · Dec 22, 2011

I am running a 4.0L flywheel, Centerforce clutch and 4.0L starter behind my 2.8L :headbang:

Catch22556 · Dec 22, 2011

The Mud Addict said:
I am running a 4.0L flywheel, Centerforce clutch and 4.0L starter behind my 2.8L

Sorry for the threadjack, but how are you liking that Centerforce and how long have you had it in the deuce?

B2 Addict · Dec 23, 2011

Catch22556 said:
Sorry for the threadjack, but how are you liking that Centerforce and how long have you had it in the deuce?

I'd like to know myself!! :icon_thumby:

Mud Addict, what transmission are you running and did you run into any issues?

:icon_cheers:

B2

Twister · Dec 23, 2011

B2 Addict said:
Thanks Twister!!

Repped!

B2

No problem. Glad i could help.

4.0 clutch setup on a 2.8 ?

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