T5 input shaft length
#1
T5 input shaft length
New to the forum, my first post:
I just got a hold of a newer high torque world class T5 I plan to use. Its a 1352-246 out of a 94 v8 mustang GT. From what I have read, though this t5 is extra strong, it has a longer input shaft than the usual t5's. Can anyone confirm this?
If its true, does anyone know what bellhousing I can use behind a sbc...?
I just got a hold of a newer high torque world class T5 I plan to use. Its a 1352-246 out of a 94 v8 mustang GT. From what I have read, though this t5 is extra strong, it has a longer input shaft than the usual t5's. Can anyone confirm this?
If its true, does anyone know what bellhousing I can use behind a sbc...?
#2
Supreme Member
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Prince George, BC, Canada
Posts: 2,047
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Car: 89 GTA
Engine: 5.7L Supercharged
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: Moser 9" 3.70
Ah I don't think I ever seen someone make some kind of conversion bellhousing from GM to Ford. Think you out of luck.
#3
It wouldnt be a ford to chevy conversion, since both are using T5s. I am just wondering if there are chevy t5 bellhousings that have different depths (tranny to block)? I guess I dont know enough about chevy t5 applications...
#5
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 26,046
Received 1,668 Likes
on
1,266 Posts
Car: Yes
Engine: Usually
Transmission: Sometimes
Axle/Gears: Behind me somewhere
I guess I dont know enough about chevy t5 applications...
Yes the T-5 for Chevy and the one for F*rd are IDENTICAL in every way. Except for the bell housing bolt pattern, the splines on the clutch, the shifter location, the transmission mount bolt pattern, the drive shaft splines, and the lack of a torque arm mount on the F*rd case.
So there you go.. exactly the same, exceptly completely different.
The length of the clutch gear (there's no such thing as an "input shaft" on a manual transmission, so I'm guessing that's the part you're wanting to talk about) is just one more minor detail. Doesn't too much matter whether it's the same or not, there's so many others that will keep it from working.
#6
Or F*rd ones either, evidently...
Yes the T-5 for Chevy and the one for F*rd are IDENTICAL in every way. Except for the bell housing bolt pattern, the splines on the clutch, the shifter location, the transmission mount bolt pattern, the drive shaft splines, and the lack of a torque arm mount on the F*rd case.
So there you go.. exactly the same, exceptly completely different.
The length of the clutch gear (there's no such thing as an "input shaft" on a manual transmission, so I'm guessing that's the part you're wanting to talk about) is just one more minor detail. Doesn't too much matter whether it's the same or not, there's so many others that will keep it from working.
Yes the T-5 for Chevy and the one for F*rd are IDENTICAL in every way. Except for the bell housing bolt pattern, the splines on the clutch, the shifter location, the transmission mount bolt pattern, the drive shaft splines, and the lack of a torque arm mount on the F*rd case.
So there you go.. exactly the same, exceptly completely different.
The length of the clutch gear (there's no such thing as an "input shaft" on a manual transmission, so I'm guessing that's the part you're wanting to talk about) is just one more minor detail. Doesn't too much matter whether it's the same or not, there's so many others that will keep it from working.
I planned on using a 3rd gen bellhousing and someoone told me this forum would be a great source of info regarding 3rd gen bellhousings. I am bummed to just get a alot of guys telling me it won't work and not trying to help.
Ill post youi a pic and details of what parts I used when I got this rig set up.
Last edited by Gusaroo; 12-11-2006 at 08:46 AM.
#7
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 26,046
Received 1,668 Likes
on
1,266 Posts
Car: Yes
Engine: Usually
Transmission: Sometimes
Axle/Gears: Behind me somewhere
The biggest thing about a 3rd gen BH, is that it rotates the transmission about 18° or so, toward the driver.
So the shifter pad is rotated, and the trans mount is rotated, and besides all that, the 3rd gen rear suspension requires the torque arm mount.
Now in some kind of a rod, where nothing is really necessarily "stock" and you're fabbing and adapting everything anyway, it might be adaptable without so much trouble; but it would be a WHOLE LOT less trouble with some BH - ANY BH just about - besides a 3rd gen one. Since this is Chevy V8 stuff and not F*rd, ALL BHs are the same depth, from the beginning of time up until the LSx motors. If you used an older or aftermarket BH, with maybe a F*rd clutch disc and drive shaft and shifter, it might not be too hard to deal with the length issue. But I've never tried, so I'm not going to be able to be more definite than that.
It's 100% certain though, that trying to mate the F*rd transmission to the 3rd gen BH, is a train wreck.
So the shifter pad is rotated, and the trans mount is rotated, and besides all that, the 3rd gen rear suspension requires the torque arm mount.
Now in some kind of a rod, where nothing is really necessarily "stock" and you're fabbing and adapting everything anyway, it might be adaptable without so much trouble; but it would be a WHOLE LOT less trouble with some BH - ANY BH just about - besides a 3rd gen one. Since this is Chevy V8 stuff and not F*rd, ALL BHs are the same depth, from the beginning of time up until the LSx motors. If you used an older or aftermarket BH, with maybe a F*rd clutch disc and drive shaft and shifter, it might not be too hard to deal with the length issue. But I've never tried, so I'm not going to be able to be more definite than that.
It's 100% certain though, that trying to mate the F*rd transmission to the 3rd gen BH, is a train wreck.
Last edited by sofakingdom; 12-11-2006 at 09:40 AM.
Trending Topics
#8
Well, the clutch plate out of the 4 speed tranny that was bolted to my chevy motor, slides right onto the T5 (stnd 10 spline) so I know the clutch pressure plate set up won't be an issue. I beleive all T5 four bolt trans mount locations are the same whether the T5 is from a stang or a camaro (or an S10 for that matter). And I think that 3rd gen camaro bellhousings are pretty much standard. I want the 3rd gen cmarao bellhousing so I could go with an ez hyrdaulic set up. The only crap shoot I am facing it the input shaft cramming too far into the pilot bearing. I was hoping to get some info here concerning 3rd gen bellhosuings. I was unaware that the camaro bellhousings only came with one depth. This is good to know.
Last edited by Gusaroo; 12-11-2006 at 04:34 PM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Linson
Auto Detailing and Appearance
12
10-01-2015 09:50 PM
[CA] 700R4 trans & parts
6998poncho
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
0
09-25-2015 02:56 PM
83 Crossfire TA
Suspension and Chassis
6
09-18-2015 12:01 PM