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Jul 6, 2015 | 02:53 PM

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Lets talk about parts.

I have a 1954 f100 that I'm turning into a burnout machine. Just picked up a 5.0 V8 out of a mustang and now it's time to research the rest of the parts i need, IFS, Rear end, Trans, brakes, etc. I know alot of you use Crown Vic front ends and Explorer rear ends but I'm wondering.... what exact years are best and why?

So, What year Vic should i hunt for?
What years for the Explorer rear end? or another alternative?
any suggestions for a good manual trans?

thanks in advance!

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Jul 6, 2015 | 11:27 PM

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ALBUQ F-1

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You might check out the "48-60 Tips, Tricks, HowTo's" sticky at the top of the forum, although a google search of this forum will likely be quicker.

Here is the sticky article on rear axles:
1953 - 1956 F100 Rear End Selection and Rear Suspension Lowering - Ford-Trucks.com

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Jul 7, 2015 | 08:13 AM

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Tranny choice is going to depend a lot on what year your engine is and cpu you plan on using.

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Jul 7, 2015 | 10:39 AM

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T5 would be the easiest choice for a trans.
95+ for the explorer axle as they came with disc.

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Jul 7, 2015 | 12:34 PM

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T5 won't work with many of the later mod motors, Ford used it's own unique variant, the 3650 in most Mustangs.

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Jul 7, 2015 | 12:39 PM

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Going by the picture he posted he's got a HO roller 302 (windsor) not a (modular) coyote

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