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Got all my T5 swap parts....but...

Reply #15 –
Quote from: TurboCoupe50;286110
The torque ratings on the 4cyl tranny are less than the v8 boxes and the gear ratios are rather deep... You'll need a Probe pilot for something like a '89 or so...


and that is why I said that, I apologize for not elaborating. :bowdown:

Got all my T5 swap parts....but...

Reply #16 –
Quote from: dominator;286157
Hmmm that's interesting,how far off is it????
Could it be modified or is it just to off???

The 4cyl bellhousing is way different from the V8 block pattern. I don't think you'd get one to work without an adapter, and since T5's have removable bellhousings there is no real need to use an adapter, so I doubt you'd be able to find one. If you want a hydraulic clutch with a 5.0 you're gonna have to either use the Mazda tranny (Super Coupe, F-150) or something custom
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1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

Got all my T5 swap parts....but...

Reply #17 –
Just buy the right parts the first time.If you can't afford it (I am in that situation ALL the time),just buy one piece at a time until you have everything collected.Check salvage yards,Ebay,here,the Corral forums.Most people are willing to deal with you if you intend to buy.Prices aren't set in stone except rarely.Start acquiring parts and be patient,it'll come together.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Got all my T5 swap parts....but...

Reply #18 –
Quote from: dominator;286157
Hmmm that's interesting,how far off is it????
Could it be modified or is it just to off???

The 2.3 bolt pattern, bell and clutch components are toys compared to the 5.0 stuff, much smaller... I believe the largest clutch that's available for the 2.3 is 9", with the correct flywheel, a 11" isn't a problem for the v8...