Ford T5 question
11-09-2001, 01:26 PM
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Car: 89 Formula / 09 G8
Engine: LS1 / LS3
Transmission: M6 / M6
Axle/Gears: 3:42 / 3:27
Ford T5 question
Will a T5 from a 4 cylinder Mustang work with a 8 cylinder Mustang?
A friend would like to know.
A friend would like to know.
11-09-2001, 02:45 PM
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Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: WCT5
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
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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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11-09-2001, 05:45 PM
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Car: 84 Z28
Engine: L69: cam and porting
Transmission: T5, 3.73 rear
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.
11-09-2001, 10:54 PM
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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.
11-10-2001, 02:44 PM
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Car: 89 Formula / 09 G8
Engine: LS1 / LS3
Transmission: M6 / M6
Axle/Gears: 3:42 / 3:27
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.
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