Will a T5 from a 4 cylinder Mustang work with a 8 cylinder Mustang?

A friend would like to know.

 

I think it would physically bolt up but you'd have to change the pilot bearing. I THINK they were different.

I'd go to corral or stangnet and post there to get a more accurate answer

Clem

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1983 Z28 with LG4, 5 speed, and (unfortunately) T-tops
1983 Z28, NO T-tops, (unfortunately) Auto Transmission (hopefully not for long)
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My guess is the gear ratios are a lot steeper in the 4 cylinder trans. they would do this to compensate for lack of torque.

 

I have heard of it being done, you have to swap bell housings, and the gear ratios are different. I would also asume the 4 cyls didnt get the WC t-5, so it may not hold up behind the V8.

 

OK, thanks. He got the trans for $100 and thought he would install it until he could afford the Tremac. I told him to wait and now he has this dilemma.