5spd Transfer case bracket - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

NoBrakes · 12-22-2007, 01:58 PM

I ordered the t-case bracket for myself for Christmas, with my fiance's credit card

, and I have a question about it.

I am currently running a Stillen downpipe and there doesn't look to be much clearance between it and the t-case. I can't even fully unthread the sight plug. I haven't tried installing it yet, but I changed the oil today and was looking at that area and thinking about it. I know it sits kind of behind the main round area of the front section of the t-case where there is the least amount of clearance, but I am still concerned about it rubbing the downpipe. Has anyone who has installed the t-case bracket and also has a Stillen downpipe run into any clearance issues? And is it necessary to remove the downpipe and/or t-case to install it?

Black RT · 12-29-2007, 05:17 PM

I have the same DP on my 91 RT/TT and I have Maximal's 5 spd T-case bracket and have no clearance issues at all. As far as install I am sure you can do it with everything there but i am not 100% positive because i installed mine while my car was apart.

plainoldstealth · 01-01-2008, 03:23 PM

I've got the 5 speed TC bracket with an IPS down pipe and there is enough clearance. Not enough to remove the plug on the front cover of the TC, but enough that I don't ever worry about the two of them rubbing.

The first time I installed the bracket I removed (but not drained) the TC. I had my downpipe removed at that point in time. The second time the bracket was put on someone else installed it for me so I don't remember. Again, the downpipe was off during that time also.

I don't think you have anything to worry about. I really like the bracket.

Maximal · 01-01-2008, 05:45 PM

It is a little tight in there and you might have to loosen up some stuff to install it but it shouldn't cause any problems once on there.

Terry

NoBrakes · 01-01-2008, 07:47 PM

Sounds good, I assumed the downpipe will have to come off, hopefully I won't have to remove the t-case. The more I stared at the picture on your website the less I worried.

Another question I thought of, it looks like some of the bolts you remove to install it hold the cases together, anyone experience any tranny fluid leakage with those loose?

Now hopefully it warms up around here a little bit. Maybe then I can spend more than 5 minutes in the garage before my fingers go numb.

Maximal · 01-02-2008, 11:57 AM

You shouldn't have a problem with it leaking once you remove those bolts. There is enough of the other ones in there holding it together.

NoBrakes · 01-02-2008, 03:28 PM

Thanks, I can't wait to install it. I should take the time to finally gut my rear precat too since the downpipe will be off.

tazman · 05-20-2008, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoBrakes

Thanks, I can't wait to install it. I should take the time to finally gut my rear precat too since the downpipe will be off.

How did the install go?

12-22-2007, 01:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
NoBrakes Paid Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Drives: 92 VR4 Trader Rating: (3)	5spd Transfer case bracket I ordered the t-case bracket for myself for Christmas, with my fiance's credit card , and I have a question about it. I am currently running a Stillen downpipe and there doesn't look to be much clearance between it and the t-case. I can't even fully unthread the sight plug. I haven't tried installing it yet, but I changed the oil today and was looking at that area and thinking about it. I know it sits kind of behind the main round area of the front section of the t-case where there is the least amount of clearance, but I am still concerned about it rubbing the downpipe. Has anyone who has installed the t-case bracket and also has a Stillen downpipe run into any clearance issues? And is it necessary to remove the downpipe and/or t-case to install it? __________________ 93 Mustang GT, white 5spd- broke tranny, traded for: 91 Galant VR4, belize green 1189/2000 - broke tranny, sold 02 Focus SVT, black 3 door - drove it like I stole it for a month and traded for: 00 Mustang GT, dark red 5spd - a year of burnouts and donuts, sold 92 3000GT VR4 - safe for now

12-29-2007, 05:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Black RT AWD Turbocharged Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Drives: 91 Dodge Stealth R/T Trader Rating: (2)	Re: 5spd Transfer case bracket I have the same DP on my 91 RT/TT and I have Maximal's 5 spd T-case bracket and have no clearance issues at all. As far as install I am sure you can do it with everything there but i am not 100% positive because i installed mine while my car was apart. __________________ 1991 Dodge Stealth R/T TT 52,283 miles (Turquoise Metallic) 2nd Owner/ JIC Magic FLT-A2/ JIC Magic Bullet Titanium Cat-Back/ HKS Type-1 Timer/ HKS EVC V/ 99 VR-4 Wheels/ AP Racing 6 POT Calipers/ HKS SSQV/ 3SX Short Throw/ Addco Sway Bars/ Vacuum Reduction/ JVC DVD Head Unit/ more to come... 1992 Dodge Stealth R/T TT 109,843 (Black) Salavage Yard RIP 1992 Dodge Stealth Base (Emerald Green) Sold

01-01-2008, 03:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
plainoldstealth Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mass Drives: 92 TT Trader Rating: (16)	Re: 5spd Transfer case bracket I've got the 5 speed TC bracket with an IPS down pipe and there is enough clearance. Not enough to remove the plug on the front cover of the TC, but enough that I don't ever worry about the two of them rubbing. The first time I installed the bracket I removed (but not drained) the TC. I had my downpipe removed at that point in time. The second time the bracket was put on someone else installed it for me so I don't remember. Again, the downpipe was off during that time also. I don't think you have anything to worry about. I really like the bracket.

01-01-2008, 05:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Maximal Supporting Vendor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Painted Post, NY Drives: '91 Stealth "ES" Trader Rating: (182)	Re: 5spd Transfer case bracket It is a little tight in there and you might have to loosen up some stuff to install it but it shouldn't cause any problems once on there. Terry __________________

01-01-2008, 07:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
NoBrakes Paid Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Drives: 92 VR4 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: 5spd Transfer case bracket Sounds good, I assumed the downpipe will have to come off, hopefully I won't have to remove the t-case. The more I stared at the picture on your website the less I worried. Another question I thought of, it looks like some of the bolts you remove to install it hold the cases together, anyone experience any tranny fluid leakage with those loose? Now hopefully it warms up around here a little bit. Maybe then I can spend more than 5 minutes in the garage before my fingers go numb.

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01-02-2008, 11:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Maximal Supporting Vendor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Painted Post, NY Drives: '91 Stealth "ES" Trader Rating: (182)	Re: 5spd Transfer case bracket You shouldn't have a problem with it leaking once you remove those bolts. There is enough of the other ones in there holding it together.

01-02-2008, 03:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
NoBrakes Paid Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Drives: 92 VR4 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: 5spd Transfer case bracket Thanks, I can't wait to install it. I should take the time to finally gut my rear precat too since the downpipe will be off.