I believe you're going to have to cut the tunnel and the front support and raise everything a couple inches. Ford Mustang Tranny Tunnel Panel & Bracket 65-73 – Opentracker Racing

 

I believe you're going to have to cut the tunnel and the front support and raise everything a couple inches. Ford Mustang Tranny Tunnel Panel & Bracket 65-73 – Opentracker Racing

I knew I was gonna have to cut the channel but I was really hoping just to add the shifter. I’m really hoping I don’t have to cut out a major part of the tunnel but I think I knew the answer before even asking the question . Thank you for your input, though.

 

Are you sure it will bolt up to your engine? I was under the impression that the transmissions for the OHC V8 engines do not play well with the Windsor/Cleveland SBFs ... but I could be wrong. There is a thread about this here

 

HMS TR-3650 Adapter Plate – Hanlon Motorsports

HMS TR3650 adapter plate replaces the integrated factory bell and adapts to a GM Muncie, Saginaw, Ford Toploader, or TKO style bellhousing.

www.hanlonmotorsports.com

 

I am not familiar with that model but just read the torque rating is in the 350 ft lb range. Is that going to be enough for you?
I am thinking I would save up and look at something like a TKX with almost double the torque rating. You may want more engine in the future and you don’t want to have to buy twice on the trans. Just my $.02.

 

Hey, your two cents are always welcome when they’re being used to save my behind. I’ve got a stock Windsor 302 that I might one day upgrade to have roller cams like the later years, but as of now 350 foot pounds is more than enough.

I am not familiar with that model but just read the torque rating is in the 350 ft lb range. Is that going to be enough for you?
I am thinking I would save up and look at something like a TKX with almost double the torque rating. You may want more engine in the future and you don’t want to have to buy twice on the trans. Just my $.02.

 

I think that transmission has only an electronic speedometer pickup. Not a show stopper, but one more challenge.

 

I would love to see it done with the 3650, because..... I have never seen it done before.

I suspect you will spend at least twice as much and have many challenges to deal with, versus the proven T5 approach.