Tremec 3160 swap?

[theflyinggear]

Hey anyone swap a tremec from a Mach 1 or Bullit into a regular GT with a MT82? Would it be easy or is there weird things that need to be done for it to work. I have a 2018 GT and I am strongly considering the swap after having felt how good they feel.

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[Bikeman315]

This will give you an idea of what it takes to swap a tranny. Not a 3160 but still a Tremec.

By the way the Bullitt has the MT82.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/installed-a-tremec-magnum-xl-in-my-s550.115797/

 

[General Geoff]

What you really want is a Magnum XL swap. Should run about $6-7k in parts, probably another 2k to have it all installed by a reputable shop.

https://www.jpcracing.com/jpc-2018-2021-mustang-gt-tremec-magnum-xl-complete-conversion-kit/

 

[boB]

Hey anyone swap a tremec from a Mach 1 or Bullit into a regular GT with a MT82? Would it be easy or is there weird things that need to be done for it to work. I have a 2018 GT and I am strongly considering the swap after having felt how good they feel.

One thing to look for is if your car has the gear select sensor (mounted on the transmission). I thought this started on 2019 with rev-match but another post noted that the 2018 MT82 also has the sensor in which case it could be very difficult to change transmissions.

 

[theflyinggear]

One thing to look for is if your car has the gear select sensor (mounted on the transmission). I thought this started on 2019 with rev-match but another post noted that the 2018 MT82 also has the sensor in which case it could be very difficult to change transmissions.

Yeah I don't have the auto rev match in mine.

 

[theflyinggear]

This will give you an idea of what it takes to swap a tranny. Not a 3160 but still a Tremec.

By the way the Bullitt has the MT82.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/installed-a-tremec-magnum-xl-in-my-s550.115797/

Crap yeah I'm not sure why I thought the Bullit has the Tremec

 

[theflyinggear]

What you really want is a Magnum XL swap. Should run about $6-7k in parts, probably another 2k to have it all installed by a reputable shop.

https://www.jpcracing.com/jpc-2018-2021-mustang-gt-tremec-magnum-xl-complete-conversion-kit/

That is a bit over kill. I do not need a trans built to hold that much power. Some of the 3160 I have seen on sale were like $2500-$3500. Which would be much more reasonable price wise. Some 3160 I find new are even cheaper but meant for different cars.

 

[General Geoff]

If you think you'll save a bunch of money on a 3160 swap over the Magnum XL, go right ahead

 

[Brazos609]

This will give you an idea of what it takes to swap a tranny. Not a 3160 but still a Tremec.
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/installed-a-tremec-magnum-xl-in-my-s550.115797/

That's not even close to accurate. The GT350 TR3160 setup is a direct bolt in on a GT, not anything like any other Tremec swap.

 

[ShadesOfBloo]

The GT350 TR3160 setup is a direct bolt in on a GT, not anything like any other Tremec swap.

(Knowing this is a bit of an old thread...)
You don't have to swap out a crossmember or transmission mounts?
Do the MT82 and TR3160 have all the same plugs for electronic doohickeys?

 

[Brazos609]

(Knowing this is a bit of an old thread...)
You don't have to swap out a crossmember or transmission mounts?
Do the MT82 and TR3160 have all the same plugs for electronic doohickeys?

There is a GT350 cross member and mount and I think it is a little softer, based on the feel in hand, than the GT, probably to absorb more vibration. I think some people who have swapped reused their GT cross member and mount.

 

[larsif]

Interested in this swap. Specifically the 2021 Mach 1 trans as it has rev match and is a Tremec trans. Assume it is the 3160. Anyone know the part number for the Mach 1 trans?

 

[NGOT8R]

Would the 3160 swap also require a different PCM or would the existing just need to be tuned for it?

 

[Brazos609]

Would the 3160 swap also require a different PCM or would the existing just need to be tuned for it?

Multiple people have swapped the GT350 TR3160 into 15-18 GTs and you should adjust the gear ratios in the tune so the car knows what to expect when it compares RPMs to wheel speed.

 

[boB]

But do we even know the 3160 is stronger / more durable / shifts easier / etc. than the MT-82D4? Some versions of the 3160 have low specs for torque capacity (although these also have a high numerical 1st gear which can weaken a transmission).

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