5 Speed on its way
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From: Living in the Hartland
5 Speed on its way
Just scored a world class t-5 on e-bay for $450 plus $75 s/h. Not bas since I priced non w/c t-5's near me for $550 plus core. Needs a good bath and shifter but no biggie. Now just have to figure out how to put it in. :)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...876487073&rd=1
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From: Living in the Hartland
Re: 5 Speed on its way (69stingray)
Not sure the exact ratios but it does have about .70 overdrive which is what I am after. Seems it should be pretty close to my muncie so should work well. I like to jump on the e-way so o/d will be great to keep the rpm's down. :yesnod:
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St. Jude Donor '05
Re: 5 Speed on its way (Fevre)
Mustang shifter should work nicely as both are T-5s.
I have a new Tremec TKO that may use the same shifter. I purchased the PRO 5.0 shifter to go on it. If you can use the new shifter I remove I would be happy to send it to you for shipping cost. JIM :seeya
I have a new Tremec TKO that may use the same shifter. I purchased the PRO 5.0 shifter to go on it. If you can use the new shifter I remove I would be happy to send it to you for shipping cost. JIM :seeya
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From: Elyria Ohio
Re: 5 Speed on its way (Fevre)
Is the length of the transmissions the same? Will you be able to use the same rear mount? I am asking because I "think" I need a different rear mount to go from auto to manual. I am not sure though. I am putting a M-20 Muncie in mine soon. Bob
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Re: 5 Speed on its way (Fevre)
If it is not to much trouble, can you document the install with instructions, tips and pics? I plan to perform this same conversion in the future and would appreciate the input.
Jim
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Re: 5 Speed on its way (Fevre)
Just scored a world class t-5 on e-bay for $450 plus $75 s/h. Not bas since I priced non w/c t-5's near me for $550 plus core. Needs a good bath and shifter but no biggie. Now just have to figure out how to put it in. :)
I'll be getting a Pro-50 as well and I too need to modify my welded in x-member to get this guy on.
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Re: 5 Speed on its way (fauxrs)
I'm in a similar boat - just got this in the other day.
I'll be getting a Pro-50 as well and I too need to modify my welded in x-member to get this guy on.
I'll be getting a Pro-50 as well and I too need to modify my welded in x-member to get this guy on.
PROSOUTH
Thanks, I'll let you know but would hate to hack up a new since you have to do some fabricating since it does not center in the our 4 speed console hole.
Red76 I believe it is a little longer than a muncie so I will have to shorten my drive shaft, good excuse to have it balanced though.
Frankenvette
Might have to invest in a digital camera, about time I got into the 21st century. :)
Thanks Pat, hope to join the tpi crownd too, keeping my eyes open for one.:skep:
Multiple replies are work! :lol:
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Re: 5 Speed on its way (Fevre)
:eek: WOW that thing is beefy! Pretty :cool: too, looks like you can use three diff shifter location and at least two diff bellhousings.
I know these trannies like the back of my hand. I've installed all of them, multiple times in Mustangs. There is only one place the little shifter "ball" can be insert into the offset lever arm...and that does not allow you to move the shifter around to different mounting points.
Forget the stock Tremec shifter. It is complete crap. Do not waste your time with an OEM Mustang shifter, either (although it is better than the Tremec one). Too vague a shift feel. Get a Hurst, Pro 5.0, or B&M Ripper. All those are very good.
The World Class T5 has the following ratios:
3.35, 1.93, 1.29, 1.00, .68
If you got a (Z-code) trans (which is the HD World Class T5) then the ratios are:
2.95, 1.94, 1.34, 1.00, .63
Have fun!
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Re: 5 Speed on its way (WA 2 FST)
:eek: WOW that thing is beefy! Pretty :cool: too, looks like you can use three diff shifter location and at least two diff bellhousings.
Bzzt... there is only one shifter location on either the T5, T5z (super HD T5), Tremec 3550 or Tremec TKO.
I know these trannies like the back of my hand. I've installed all of them, multiple times in Mustangs. There is only one place the little shifter "ball" can be insert into the offset lever arm...and that does not allow you to move the shifter around to different mounting points.
Forget the stock Tremec shifter. It is complete crap. Do not waste your time with an OEM Mustang shifter, either (although it is better than the Tremec one). Too vague a shift feel. Get a Hurst, Pro 5.0, or B&M Ripper. All those are very good.
The World Class T5 has the following ratios:
3.35, 1.93, 1.29, 1.00, .68
If you got a (Z-code) trans (which is the HD World Class T5) then the ratios are:
2.95, 1.94, 1.34, 1.00, .63
Have fun!
As far as the shifter location, what are the other two areas on that tremec with plates on them for? They look almost identical in shape and size as the the opening for the shifter. :confused:
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Re: 5 Speed on its way (WA 2 FST)
... there is only one shifter location on either the T5, T5z (super HD T5), Tremec 3550 or Tremec TKO
Sorry but I have to disagree. The TREMEC 3550 and TKO Trans have the ability to use multiple stations for the shifter when accompanied by an available kit. This enables them to be used in many early rods and cars with bench seats. As for the shifters quality, I have not used one yet, and probably will not. But yes, each of the towers you see are a shifter position. JIM
Sorry but I have to disagree. The TREMEC 3550 and TKO Trans have the ability to use multiple stations for the shifter when accompanied by an available kit. This enables them to be used in many early rods and cars with bench seats. As for the shifters quality, I have not used one yet, and probably will not. But yes, each of the towers you see are a shifter position. JIM
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Re: 5 Speed on its way (WA 2 FST)
Bzzt... there is only one shifter location on either the T5, T5z (super HD T5), Tremec 3550 or Tremec TKO.
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Re: 5 Speed on its way (fauxrs)
My bad guys. Good catch. I should have pre-empted my post by saying I had only installed them in Mustang-specific applications. Every one that I've ever seen had the thing installed in the rearmost position, and I've never seen the schematic posted above.
In any event, it would be interesting to see where that offset lever will have to be repositioned. Obviously it can be as the post above verifies.
Should make it real easy to retrofit with that option! :)
Pretty cool. :D
In any event, it would be interesting to see where that offset lever will have to be repositioned. Obviously it can be as the post above verifies.
Should make it real easy to retrofit with that option! :)
Pretty cool. :D
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Re: 5 Speed on its way (WA 2 FST)
@fauxr
Hi there... I am just in the planing phase for the same conversion from my TH400.
What kind of clutch, flywheel and bell-housing will you be using? Do you know wether the old auto-starter will fit?
What yoke for the drive shaft will you use?
Bought the tranny from Forte's?
BTW, here is a link to Ghwite75's homepage which is an excellent documentation for the conversion: http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/gwhite75/
Regards,
Thomas
Hi there... I am just in the planing phase for the same conversion from my TH400.
What kind of clutch, flywheel and bell-housing will you be using? Do you know wether the old auto-starter will fit?
What yoke for the drive shaft will you use?
Bought the tranny from Forte's?
BTW, here is a link to Ghwite75's homepage which is an excellent documentation for the conversion: http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/gwhite75/
Regards,
Thomas
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Re: 5 Speed on its way (PROSOUTH)
I agree with you PROSOUTH. The instructions that came with my Tremec said there was a forward shifter position.
I don't think the cover plate on a Mustang T5 and a chevy T5 are the same. The mustang in rectangular shaped while the chevy is square or at least close to square.
I don't think the cover plate on a Mustang T5 and a chevy T5 are the same. The mustang in rectangular shaped while the chevy is square or at least close to square.
