5.0 Manual Transmission swap

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5.0 Manual Transmission swap

April 10, 2011, 11:18:09 AM

Has anyone sucessfully swapped in an operational T-5 behind a 5.0 litre. I'm wondering how the clutch mechanism is operated, cable style: i.e. Mustang/Capri or a hybrid bell housing to employ the hydraulic style used in a T-Bird Turbo Coupe. Any info on parts or kits available would be useful and appreciated. Thanks

5.0 Manual Transmission swap

Reply #1 – April 10, 2011, 11:38:40 AM

this topic has been covered many many times, use the search function and you will find all of your answers :) BTW welcome to FTCF!!!

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Reply #2 – April 10, 2011, 12:37:09 PM

88turbo and I were looking at a link to a place that sold a retro-fit hydraulic clutch set-up for Fox and SN95 Mustangs...that will also work on our beloved Fob Cat/Birds...only thing is, I've lost said link.

If you offer him cookies and beer, I'm sure 88turbo will dig it out for ya lol

5.0 Manual Transmission swap

Reply #3 – April 10, 2011, 12:38:19 PM

mmmmmm cookies and beer :)

5.0 Manual Transmission swap

Reply #4 – April 10, 2011, 12:41:14 PM

http://dazed.home.bresnan.net/test#4

enjoy :D

ps: PM me for address to send cookies and beer

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Reply #5 – April 10, 2011, 01:30:19 PM

Check out this link if you haven't already. Better yet, read the whole site, lots of good info. I plan on doing the swap on my car...eventually. The easiest (and cheapest) way would to go to a junkyard and find a Mustang and start pulling parts.

http://www.coolcats.net/tech/advanced/t5_conversion.html

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Reply #6 – April 10, 2011, 08:02:06 PM

Quote from: 88turbo;357635

http://dazed.home.bresnan.net/test#4

enjoy :D

ps: PM me for address to send cookies and beer

And I forgot to mention I have a finders fee lol.

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Reply #7 – April 11, 2011, 08:22:22 AM

I used all Mustang parts. Cable, bell housing, tranny, etc. 100% bolt in job. Took 4 hours from start to finish. Now, if you don't have a floor shifted car, you'll obviously have to cut a hole in the floor. The pedal assembly was the hardest part, but it only took about an hour and a half or so. I removed the driver seat and column and that made the job a lot easier. I did the pedal assembly one week, then the tranny installation the next. You retain the stock driveshaft, tranny mount, cross member.It's an upgrade that was worth it, although I have to admit, I do get tired of the constant shifting in local driving. I miss the auto a little from time to time, but not enough I'd ever swap back.

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Reply #8 – April 19, 2011, 08:04:01 PM

Thanks for the response vinnietbird. Did you use a Mustang clutch pedal? I still have '87 T-bird turbo coupe for parts, do you know if the T-Bird clutch pedal has provisions for the use of a cable? Your engine mods sound sweet, Mustang killer right!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Reply #9 – April 19, 2011, 08:55:07 PM

Quote from: 1blt3225;358386

I still have '87 T-bird turbo coupe for parts, do you know if the T-Bird clutch pedal has provisions for the use of a cable?

No. The 87-88 TC's were hydro clutch

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Reply #10 – April 19, 2011, 09:04:32 PM

I got my pedal assembly from a 4 banger Stang. It's a direct swap. I also have an adjustable clutch pedal. Once I get a Mustang booster on my car I'll add a firewall adjuster. With the stock booster, it won't fit, so, I adjust it at the fork.

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Reply #11 – April 24, 2011, 09:32:28 AM

Thanks vinnietbird back to the junkyard I go I go....Happy Easter