Cant think of a reason that you would want to use that one ,other than maybe because its free? they go for 2 or 3 hundred on ebay.
its one of the week ones, input shaft length is about
1/4 inch too long , pilot shaft diamter is not good for you ,but you can get a conversion pilot bearing cheap.
I see all negatives and no positives.
check out www.ddperformance.com for t-5 specs and other related info. 86-93 5.0 better way to go

 

p.s do a search on here for T-5, change over, there is tons of info on the subject in the past, also type in a search on Yahoo for T-5 lots of info there too .
start a parts list and do your homework carefully before you jump in.pretty much a direct bolt in if you gather your parts 1st.

 

That's the kind of info I'm looking for. Thanks-

 

I agree, I'm trying to put a parts list together first. Then I'll decide if I should get it installed. Thanks again for your input.

 

They have just the kind of info you're seeking on Ford Muscle. Good Luck!

 

Great Link!! Thanks-

 

Not to hijack a thread, but what the heck, here goes. After reading the link above, the article mentions that the tunnel opening did not have to be modified on a '65 and I have been under the impression that it does have to be cut. I have considered this conversion but do not want to cut the tunnel. Anyone with an actual '65 w/t-5, did the tunnel have to be cut?

Thanks in advance.

 

I have considered this conversion but do not want to cut the tunnel. Anyone with an actual '65 w/t-5, did the tunnel have to be cut?

I did it, and no it did not have to be cut. If, however, I chose to use one of those high-speed, short throw shifter units I believe it would have had to be cut a wee bit to fit.
Dave

 

You can bolt a T5 up to your stock bellhousing with an adapter plate and keep your stock clutch and no cutting is required.

 

Or, you can bolt it to a T-5 bellhousing and use a hydraulic/cable clutch and still not have to cut.
Some have said they have to cut and others don't have to. I didn't, but it was close, perhaps 1/2" clearance. Perhaps the kind of motor mounts used is enough to make the difference?
Dave

 

I thought finding a GOOD 5 Speed was going to be easier.... Any suggestions on a type, year, model, etc...??? Any ideas on where to go, eBay doesn't have alot. BTW- I live in Sacramento, Ca. any good shops in the area that might do it for me for a reasonable rate??? Thanks-

 

I changed from a Toploader to T-5. Used late model everything from the crankshaft back. Had the flywheel cut down from 50 to 28 oz imbalance.

I did use a B&M Ripper Shifter, and I did open the square of the tunnel hole just a smidge. Not enough to affect the tunnel if I had to put it back to a 4 speed tho.

 

If you didn't use the ripper shifter would you have had to cut the tunnel at all?
Dave

 

Use this chart to see which ones are the "desirable" ones.
http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2000/09/t5swap/index2.shtml
As to where to find one...well, that's the hard part. If you find one in a bone yard, you takes your chances. If you find a so called "rebuilt" one, well, you takes your chances there too. If you want a good one, with a warranty, you're either going to pay close to a new one or buy a new one to begin with. Unless, of course Lady Luck is on your side. When I went looking I discovered that the good ones aren't nearly as plentiful as I was led to believe.
Good luck
Dave

 

I agree. Hey, thanks for the info... Keep it coming!! Anyone have a good sourse??

 

Hell, for the effort of swapping the tranny, I'd just put a C-6 in there. More gears usually means more speed, and in most cases, even better gas mileage. (Engine is turning less RPMs, even at a higher speed. Think of overdrive in trucks, where you can cruise at 65 mph, only turning 1500 RPMs.)

 

I have a 5 speed from an 84 Mustang GT if you are interested let me know shouldn't be to tough to ship I'm in NJ

 

I had to cut the leading edge of the hole in my tunnel about 1/4" to 3/8" to clear my Pro-5.0 shifter, but had I run the stock shifter I would not have had to cut at all.

 

I'm interested. Tell me more. Pictures?? Cost?? Shipping?? Condidtion?? Tag numbers...etc...

 

Hell, for the effort of swapping the tranny, I'd just put a C-6 in there. More gears usually means more speed, and in most cases, even better gas mileage. (Engine is turning less RPMs, even at a higher speed. Think of overdrive in trucks, where you can cruise at 65 mph, only turning 1500 RPMs.)

You do realize the C-6 has only 3 gears, none of which are overdrives?

 

http://www.sunflower.com/~vervaecke/T5%20Swap.htm for lots of info & links.

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