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Old 06-24-2009, 11:33 PM
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what will i need to put a tremec 3550 into my 1990 LX 5.0 T-5
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Old 06-24-2009, 11:43 PM
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bellhousing, modify or buy a new cross member, shifter if it doesnt have one
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Old 06-25-2009, 07:01 AM
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i have a 5.0 bell housing for a Tremec for sale. brand new in the box $100

here's the link
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/pts/1237190065.html
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Old 06-25-2009, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by primetime5.0
bellhousing, modify or buy a new cross member, shifter if it doesnt have one
all you have to do to the cross member is grind the spot welds so it can slide back a bit
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Old 06-25-2009, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by stangfreak 347
all you have to do to the cross member is grind the spot welds so it can slide back a bit
thats why I said modify or buy a new one.. I modified mine at first then I ended up buying a new one
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Old 06-25-2009, 11:32 AM
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mine is modified too
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Old 06-25-2009, 08:07 PM
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i wont have to replace the clutch or pilot bearing or driveshaft or yoke? also is the upgrade worth it are they alot better than the t5s? does the speedo cable gear stay the same?
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Old 06-25-2009, 09:45 PM
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The tremec I bought was power shifted in a 7.80 car for four seasons. When I tore it down, all it needed was a 2nd gear synchronizer.
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Old 06-26-2009, 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ddg1025
i wont have to replace the clutch or pilot bearing or driveshaft or yoke? also is the upgrade worth it are they alot better than the t5s? does the speedo cable gear stay the same?
speedo stays the same, you will need a 31 spline yolk, the clutch thats in there will work
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Old 06-26-2009, 08:53 AM
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my 3550 has a 28 spline output shaft
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