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Looking for a differential for 2015 MK!V
Not a newbie but have been off the forum for a number of years. Just startling my second build, an MKIV which the owner purchased in 2015 but never started, none of the boxes were even opened. This build includes the IRS option and requires a 1992 to 1997 Thunderbird V-8 differential that I will have to source. The newer, more recent MKIV’s with IRS require a 2015 or later Mustang differential but that won’t work for this car. Can anyone point me in the right direction to find this older differential. Have contacted a few salvage yards but no luck so far. That vintage is probably getting to be pretty old. Thanks for any help.
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The same vintage Lincoln Mark VIII will work too.
Mrk III, 331 stroker, Borla stack injection, T5, 3:55 IRS, Power steering and brakes. Kleiner body & paint
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I'd give Mike Forte a call & see if he's got / can get one for you. Even if he doesn't have one, the conversation will be worth the time!
John
MK IV Roadster #8631
Ford 302, Holley Terminator EFI, T5z, 3.55 Rear End, IRS, 17” Halibrand Replicas (9” front, 10.5” rear), Nitto 555 G2’s (275/40ZR17 front, 315/35ZR17 rear), Fast Freddie’s Power Steering, F5 Wilwood Brakes, FFMetal’s Firewall Forward, Forte’s Hydraulic Clutch & Throttle Linkage
https://www.ffcars.com/threads/phile.../#post-4776313
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This one is in decent shape. Pickins are getting slim for sure. Rebuild kits are available everywhere. it's really the pumpkin
https://www.ebay.com/itm/25421223871...Bk9SR_yp6-HVYQ
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Originally Posted by
Blitzboy54
Be sure it comes with the back cover.
Mrk III, 331 stroker, Borla stack injection, T5, 3:55 IRS, Power steering and brakes. Kleiner body & paint
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Originally Posted by
phileas_fogg
I'd give Mike Forte a call & see if he's got / can get one for you. Even if he doesn't have one, the conversation will be worth the time!
John
John,
Thanks for your help with sourcing a differential for my MKIV. Mike Forte was great, he dug around his place and found just what I needed. It was a pleasure working with him.
Regards,
Chuck Mowry
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Originally Posted by
rich grsc
Be sure it comes with the back cover.
Blitzboy54, thanks for the response to my message, looking for a differential. Your recommendation was my Plan B but Mike Forte took care of me.
Regards,
Bittenbycobras
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Originally Posted by
bittenbycobras
John,
Thanks for your help with sourcing a differential for my MKIV. Mike Forte was great, he dug around his place and found just what I needed. It was a pleasure working with him.
Regards,
Chuck Mowry
I'm glad Mike was able to help; he's a real treasure for our community.
John
MK IV Roadster #8631
Ford 302, Holley Terminator EFI, T5z, 3.55 Rear End, IRS, 17” Halibrand Replicas (9” front, 10.5” rear), Nitto 555 G2’s (275/40ZR17 front, 315/35ZR17 rear), Fast Freddie’s Power Steering, F5 Wilwood Brakes, FFMetal’s Firewall Forward, Forte’s Hydraulic Clutch & Throttle Linkage
https://www.ffcars.com/threads/phile.../#post-4776313
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In case anyone else is looking, I still have this one for sale and would likely let it go for less than the listed price. I don't want to give it away but wouldn't mind seeing it go.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...troit+Truetrac
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Forte is just fantastic isn't he? I once had a great 10 minute conversation w/ him and got Qs answered. I asked if he wanted to take the order over the phone or maybe prefer I just do it through the website. He says normally I'd be glad to take the order but actually I left a little early today. While we have been talking, I have been in the store picking up a cake for my daughter's birthday party. I stumbled around for a few seconds not knowing what to say. Finally I said something like I'm sorry to have tied you up, I will order on the web. Thank you very, very much for your time.
What a guy.
FFR MkII, 408W, Tremec TKO 500, 2015 IRS, DA QA1s, Forte front bar, APE hardtop.