Mustang Parts – Moser 31 Spline Mustang Axles For 8.8 in. Rear w/ Studs
March 15, 2010
Are your stock 31′s just not cutting it any more? Dump those wimpy little chopsticks for a pair of Forged Steel Moser Engineering 31 Spline Mustang Axles. These axles feature machined C-Clip grooves to fit OEM application 8.8 inch rear ends. They are non-tapered and also feature hardened bearing seats for durability and performance under high stress conditions. Moser Axles feature the ability to be shortened and resplined if you decide to narrow your rear at a later time. Whether mated to a 31 spline spool or a 31 spline LSD, Moser Engineering’s Forged Steel 31 Spline Mustang Axles will help you put your Mustang’s power to the road!
Axles can be used with ABS vehicles, but does not include the ABS adapter. Axles do have a provision to have the stock adapter pressed on. One is - 31 11/16″ in length, and the other on is 32 13/16 in length.
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Mustang Parts – Fidanza 2.1 Mustang Clutch (01-04 GT, 99-04 Cobra, Bullitt, Mach 1
March 8, 2010
Replacing a clutch can be a bit of a chore. I know from experience that you need the right tools, a place for all of the bolts that hold the transmission to the engine, and of course a good quality clutch kit. That’s why we offer the best in quality clutch kits from Fidanza. Muscle Mustang Parts now offers the Fidanza 2.1 Mustang Clutch for the 2001-2004 GT, 1999-2004 Cobra, 2001 Bullitt, and 2003-2004 Mach 1 with the T-45, TR-3650, or T-56 transmission.
Fidanza makes their 2.1 Mustang Clutch from a Carbon-organic material, giving you the most durable and longest lasting street clutch available. Fidanza engineered the torsion damper and marcel cushion to engage smoothly yet quickly. Perfect for the daily drivers; recommended for those who drive their vehicle every day, in all conditions. By the way, if you are replacing your clutch it is also a good idea to replace your Clutch Cable and Quadrant at the same time to prolong the life of your new Clutch.
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Mustang Parts – Eaton 8.8in 31 Spline Limited Slip Differential
March 1, 2010
Your differential on your Pony car is not exactly somthing you think about on a regualr basis, but it does help keep you ride from spinning out of control, especially on wet pavement. On a car that is rear wheel drive, and not too heavy with lots of horsepower, that can speel trouble in the right circumstances. We at Muscle Mustang Parts think you shoul get that possible problem resolved with the right differential from Eaton Products.
If you do have the “wheels are spinning but your car is not going anywhere” syndrome, you should get your LSD fix right here at Muscle Mustang Parts with Eaton’s 8.8in 31 Spline Limited Slip Differential! This heavy duty LSD is designed for Mustangs with 31 Spline axles in 8.8in rears from 1979 to 2010.
It features a solid cast iron casing construction with a spring loaded pack and race-bred carbon fiber clutch packs. This helps the Eaton LSD deliver the highest performance even under stressful driving conditions. This virtually bullet proof LSD is exactly what you would expect from a name with a heritage like Eaton!!!
The features are as follows: Fits 1979 to 2010 Mustangs with 31 Spline 8.8in rears,Precision forged gears for high impact strength and durability,Formula One race-bred carbon fiber clutch packs to limit wheel spin, and spring pre-load pack and cast iron case for a virtually bullet proof construction!
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Mustang Parts Mechanics – Rear Wheel vs. Front Wheel drive
June 22, 2009
One of the things in life I never had to much problem with was change. Sometimes change can be a very good thing. Somtimes change… well just plain stinks. I’m somewhat of a traditionalist when it comes to the design and layout of the way cars are, or at least the way they should be, in my ever so humble opinion. First for the record, I’m not so old-fashoned that I don’t believe electronic computer chips have no place in the modern automobile. Technology in cars today is waaaay beter than it was 17 and 25 years ago. That goes for the way smog devices on cars goes as well. In tha late 70′s, early 80′s there was a time when auto makers were having a difficult time catching up with the goverment clean air standards. Soon enough, electornics in cars came to save the day from the leaned out, choked up, low compression 1970′s maladies that were on the road at the time.
That being said, It’s a good thing we did clean up our acts smog wise at that time. Without smog devices on our cars, it would get to the point where we wouldn’t be able to breath, let alone enjoy our cars, but that’s another topic for another time. More to the point, I’m talking front wheel drive vs. rear wheel drive. I see the front wheel drive racers on the track at certain events, but front wheel drive was not meant to pull the entire weight of the car from a quick dead stop. Friends of mine that I know have busted front drive axles while racing like this. Not to mention the cost. New CV joints, plus labor will run you about $2,000 if your lucky. Rear wheel drive U joints will run you a $200, and it’s much easier to replace. You can do it yourself. There is of course a good reason on the automakers part as to why 80% of the cars on the road now are front wheel drive, not including pick-up trucks, or SUV’s, ready for this….BECAUSE IT’S CHEAPER! That’s exactly why. To save money, and then gouge the consumer with an overinflated price tag on basically a throw-away car. It’s a lot cheaper for them to cram the engine, and transmission all in the front of the car, put it in sideways, and sell it to you for a premium price tag, all because it’s the “trendy” design on the market. If it breaks down, chuck it and buy a new one. I will admit that front wheel drive does handle better in the snow, but since I never see the snow maybe but once a year at most, that really doesn’t affect me.
Besides the Mustang, the only other new cars that really turn my head are the Dodge Challenger, The Dodge Charger, and yes, the Crown Victoria/ Mercury Muarader gets me drooling. I always did prefer the traditional rear wheel drive, big V8, big trunk, plush ride, and the traditional American nameplate that’s been around over 110 years.But also a modern design, and better built than it’s predicessers. This is not to say that Japanese cars are bad, but in my experience, even a simple oil change on one of these front drive rice rockets can be a nightmare. Of course God forbid something serious goes wrong with it, to the dealership you go. Yes, a lot of them are well built, Honda in particular, and are not meant to break down. But when they do, good luck trying to get it on the road again. If I owned a large company, and needed a small fleet of delivery cars, some Toyota corrollas, or Honda Civics would be fine.Or when my daughter turns 16 (14 years from now) and wants a car that’s “cute as a button” then I guess that’s what I would be getting her. But as for my own personal use, I’ll stick to the american built rear drive machines. Of course it all depends on your personal tastes as well. Some people like those cars, and kudos to them. Even though a lot of the Japanese nameplate cars are built here in the states, I still am a stickler for the American nameplate. Shallow of me? Perhaps. That’s why GM, and Chrysler filling for bankrupcy breaks my heart, and this is coming from yours truly, who labeled the GM name plate the enemy for many years.I had always been either a Ford, or Chrysler as my second choice, type of a guy.
I just feel as an American, I want to support our heritage, and our country for that matter by buying American nameplate cars. My DVD player is a different story of course, and also I know most of the electronic components on American made cars are built in Japan. But people, at least in decades past never had the same kind of passion, and heart for there stereo, as they do their Automobile. Again, this is simply my opinion, but cars are my passion. I am a patriot, and I say buy American whenever possible, but again thats my deep rooted gut reaction when someone asks me what kind of car “tickles my fancy.”
-Simon Black
