stangcrazy1965

I'm new and this is my first post. Please no bashing yet.

I have a 1965 mustang with a mustang II front IFS and a 302 with some work and a c4. I recently was given the oppurtunity to purchase a t-5 tranny. My car was originally an inline 6 with a 3 speed manual. My question is: Can I take the crossmember and clutch componets from the 3 speed manaul and make the t-5 work. The new tranny has the t-5 bellhousing. Would I need to add in a clutch master cylinder? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Billy

TexasAxMan

Doing the same right now. You'll need a fulcrum spacer to put your old release lever into the T-5 bell, then you can use your z-bar setup for linkage. Other than that, all you should need would be the crossmember. The C4 driveshaft yoke will fit but your driveshaft may or may not need to be shortened.

Here's a pretty good write up from Sacremento Mustang:

http://www.sacramento-mustang.com/Ne.../t5_swap.shtml

kalli

i know this doesn't answer your question, but if you now have a goodish 302 and still got a oringinal 7.5" rear axle, you'll probablky destroy the rear axle at some stage.
you can recognise them easy. they are integral type. so no pumpkin that is mounted from the front. i know it's bad news but i did the same thing to a 6cylinder car

stangcrazy1965

I already replaced the 7.5 with a 9" when I restored the car. The car is now 5 lug instead of 4. I didn't mention the rear because it wasn't involving the t5 issue.

Billy

stangcrazy1965

Can I use the standard clutch cable that is on the t5 or do I have to buy one of this conversion cables that cost $250. I'm going to be using the t5 bellhousing. Any issues with the ehaust or long tube headers?

Billy

stangcrazy1965

Also read my signature and let me know if I'm going to be having too much power for a 93 t5 tranny. I also have Full MSD and a 650 cfm carb

Starfury

Unless you're pushing ridiculous compression, and assuming you're driving it on the street and not doing drag launches with slicks, you'll probably be fine with the T5.

There may be issues with long tube headers, but you'll have to see about that when you get there. Cable and hydraulic setups tend to be more forgiving clearance-wise.

TexasAxMan

I thought it was the opposite, most headers I've seen say they will interfere with cable clutch set-ups. Not sure about hydraulic, seems you could route that line anyway you want and just worry about slave cylinder interference.

Starfury

Well, I meant compared to a z-bar.

MonsterBilly

I did it in my 66 with long tubes. I used a hydro clutch and a stainless braided line.