I've found articles on T5 transmission swaps, but no details on how this should be done on a 6 cyl. inline. I know people have done it, but I can't find anything. Anyone have any links on this or other sources of info for a DIY job? Thanks.

 

I would not know where to go with this except to try and find some common ground with regard to transmissions that will work with the I-6 bell housing and a V-8 bell, and start from there....

I do have a recomendation,,, if going with a T-5 for your I-6,,, find a way to get some 4.10 gears in there, you will not regret your decision...

We ran the 66 with anI-6 and 4.10 gears for a while, it was ablast to drive....

 

Hey pilot, I have the same plans as you, I have been doing a tad of research and could find limited information. There are complete kits you can buy here:
http://www.mustangdepot.com/OnLineCa...conversion.htm

And some information on clutches can be found here:
http://fordsix.com/forum/viewtopic.p...nsmission+swap

 

Im no 6 cyl expert, but what Ive read on this is that later (dont know what years) 200s have a dual bolt pattern on the bellhousing, so you can use either a 6 cyl or v8 bellhousing. All 250s that I know of had the v8 bellhousing.

 

Check out moderndriveline.com and give them a call. The guys there are extremely knowledgable and their prices are excellent if you're going to buy new parts.

 

I am wondering if a T5 from a 4 cyl Mustang would be a good choice for a 6 cyl classic. The gearing will be a little lower in first and may give you bette acceleration without changing the rear gears.Just a thought.

 

Thanks for all the info! I'd like to do this with minimal complication, being a first timer doing this. The kits look like the best way for me. I'd seen the ModernDriveline website, but wanted to pass this question by Mustangers here first.

 

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The transmission in my car now is an auto C4. It wasn't the original according to the data plate (which indicates 2.77 3-spd). It's obviously been changed by a previous owner. Am I correct in assuming that this bell housing wouldn't work with the T5?