Installing T-5 in a '69
#1
Installing T-5 in a '69
I just purchased a new World Class T-5 and plan on installing it in my '69 convertible, which currently has a 3-speed manual. I want to use the stock clutch and bell housing. From what I've read, I need a spacer plate, cross-member, transmission mount, and a shifter. Will my driveline fit without modification? Anything else I'm missing?
#5
Looking at the Modern Driveline catalog, it looks like I'd need the bell housing ($195), and block plate ($38), or I could just buy a spacer plate for $160. I guess if I could find some used parts, it would reduce the cost significantly.
#6
That bellhousing is easy to find used and cheap. I pay about 20 dollars for them any fox body t5 mustang 302 bell will work. Same with the block plate.
#7
I dug around on my local craigslist and wrecking yard site. Nothing. Everything on ebay looked pretty spendy or in terrible shape. Is there any advantage (besides cost) to using a T-5 bell housing over using the adapter plate?
Last edited by The_Dude; 01-19-2012 at 05:08 PM.
#9
Im not sure wouldnt think so. Might want to check if you can use a cable clutch with the bellhousing u have since alot of people do a cable clutch and u might want to latter.
#10
Not long ago I did some work on a 65 with a T5 in it, and afterward I drove it hard, to make sure it'd be OK for the owner. I'm glad I did, on the test drive he beat that car without mercy. It held up fine.