could i use my t5 with mechanical linkage? i am thinking about putting my t5 in my 69 firebird and was wondering what all i needed to make this trans work with a z-bar setup, i am sure the clutch is probably different but is it possibly?

also will a t5 bolt up to a 4-speed bellhousing and could i use the four speed clutch?

 

If by mechanical linkage you mean clutch linkage the answer is yes.

The clutch disc is the same as any 26 spline 1-1/8 set up. So a clutch disc that will work on a Jerico or 26 spline Muncie 4-speed will also work on your T-5.

An F-body T5 will not bolt up correctly to a factory 4 speed bellhousing. The reason for this is that the F-body T5 is canted to fit into the tunnel. You can buy aftermarket bellhousings that have the canted T5 pattern.

 

i have never worked on or even seen a mechanical type clutch linkage. what all would be needed to work the clutch, i am sure the throwout bearing will not work.

a more simple question, my dad has a 65 suburban. he is wanting to take out his four speed and put my t5 in place, i would rather use the clutch linkage that is there instead of using the hydro assembly. how hard would it be to use his clutch linkage with this t5?

 

The weight of a suburban will likely kill a T5 in short time.

The trans has next-to nothing to do with the clutch used(only the disc splines need work) and nothing at all to do with the clutch actuatation(sp?). You can put the a T5 in up-right, but you'll have to fabricate a rear mount bracket to square it up.

A mechanical clutch will need all the original pieces(link rods, z-bar, etc) and the corresponding bellhousing.