The guys and girls in the skunk-works over at American Powertrain have come up with yet another great new product. This time they have added a piece to their very popular X-Factor crossmember line that fits the needs of Fox-body Ford enthusiasts looking to ditch weak factory transmissions for more gear-bangable options. The bolt in crossmember is designed to fit popular swap in transmissions like the Tremec 6-speed, TKO, and even the AOD. Previous to this product hitting the market, enthusiasts had to fabricate their own swap cross members to complete the job or simply stay with fragile and non-performance oriented factory transmissions.
Like an OE crossmember, this one bolts to the car in the factory locations but provides the correct mounting pad location for the transmissions listed above. Also, American Powertrain twist tests these babies up to the equivalent of 1,000hp, so you can really rest easy knowing that it will withstand all the punishment your clutch leg can throw at it. Lastly, the X-Factor crossmember is designed to work with exhaust pipes up to 3.5″ in diameter, so clearance on that front will not be an issue either. You can even get it powder coated a couple of different colors for your viewing enjoyment!
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New X-Factor Cross Member for
Fox Body Mustangs
March 7th, 2012 (Cookeville, TN) The new X-Factor cross member from American Powertrain makes putting a TKO, AOD or TREMEC 6-Speed in the 1983-93 Mustangs a quick bolt-in.
The X-Factor cross member bolts to the original supports in the Fox Mustang, just like an OE cross member, but features the correct dimensions for your favorite modern transmission.
Made in theUSAusing their new modular construction, this X-Factor cross member is constructed from laser cut T-6061 aluminum, making it incredibly light and exceedingly strong, perfect for street or track applications. Flex tested for applications up to 1000hp the X-Factor for Fox bodies provides clearance for exhaust tubes up to 3.5” in diameter.
Offset the X-Factor forward to install the TKO or AOD, or flip it to the rear to fit the Ford spec T56 or Magnum 6-Speeds.
Powder coated in Ford Blue or metallic aluminum (shown) with grade-8 hardware, the X-Factor for Fox bodies comes with a lifetime warranty against breakage, and American Powertrain’s exclusive Customer First 24-Hour tech support.
American Powertrain, a TREMEC Elite Distributor located in Cookeville, TN, manufacturers and sells ProFit modern overdrive transmission systems, Science Friction clutches and flywheels, Hydramax hydraulic clutch systems, X-Factor Cross Members, EZ electric power steering and thousands of powertrain accessories for muscle, sports, street rod and race cars. Visit them on the web at www.americanpowertrain.com or call 931.646.4836.
