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Old 06-11-2009, 12:04 AM   #19
chris66dad
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Originally Posted by berndude View Post
Ron, thanks for all the advice!! greatly appreciated!! The T5 is coming out of an 87 GT when you mention the mounting bracket do you mean a different crossmemeber then the one that comes on a 65 with a stick? or?


The original cross member is replaced with one made specifically for the swap. You can pick them up from most Mustang dealers or Ebay for about $130-150.
The T5 mounting is about 1 inch farther back than an original.
I went with the Ron Morris type because it gives the most room for exhaust pipes.

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T5 conversion
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