Looking to start a T5 conversion
#21
actually every mustang is different as far as I can tell. When doing the swap you can NEVER assume that your DS must be made shorter. Sometimes they are fine as they are sometimes they need to be .750 shorter sometimes over an 1" shorter.
The only way to know how much to trim off it is to physically measure it once its all ready to go.
-Gun
The only way to know how much to trim off it is to physically measure it once its all ready to go.
-Gun
I didn't mind because if I remember well, it cost me $150 to get my DS shorten, balanced with the yoke and new joints. That's dirt cheap, even for 10 years ago prices...
We're lucky here in Orlando, to have a good shop that specializes in DS and differentials.
Been there for more than 20 years now.
Anyway, your observations are very helpful because I'm sure that some folks don't need to shorten anything...
#22
Do you mean the pilot and throwout bearings come with the Modern Driveline cable kit or that the pressure plate comes with the clutch itself?
And thanks for the driveshaft help Gun, I will wait to do anything with it until I have the transmission actually installed.
And thanks for the driveshaft help Gun, I will wait to do anything with it until I have the transmission actually installed.
#24
#25
this looks like theh flywheel you may need too. I'd give them a call and tell them what you're doing..see if this is the right diameter and tooth size
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/302-3...3A1|240%3A1318
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/302-3...3A1|240%3A1318
#26
When I was doing my t-5 swap I needed my driveshaft shortened, needed new u-joints, a new t-5 yoke, and had to have one of the ends change to accept newer style u-joints. All of this added up to be pretty expensive. I found a place on ebay called banning drivline and they made me a brand new driveshaft with new u-joints and a new yoke for $250.00. Here is a link to them on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tchlink:top:us
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tchlink:top:us
#28
And thanks for the links to the ebay parts James, the list of parts is coming together. I'll try to call the flywheel guys monday or sometime this week if I can get a chance.
Last edited by remicks; 01-25-2009 at 02:09 PM.
#29
this looks like theh flywheel you may need too. I'd give them a call and tell them what you're doing..see if this is the right diameter and tooth size
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/302-3...3A1|240%3A1318
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/302-3...3A1|240%3A1318
I remember reading something about that. You can use an adapter u-joint or do you have to get the 1310 to 1330 u-joint and a new yoke? What exactly do you have to do to adapt the current driveshaft? Replace the slip yoke with a 28 spline one for the t5 or can you use your current slip yoke if your driveshaft ends up being the correct length?
And thanks for the links to the ebay parts James, the list of parts is coming together.
And thanks for the links to the ebay parts James, the list of parts is coming together.
How long have you had it installed? I have heard you could use the original length but have not talked with anyone who did. I also have .5 inches of freeplay movement.
#30
this looks like theh flywheel you may need too. I'd give them a call and tell them what you're doing..see if this is the right diameter and tooth size
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/302-3...3A1|240%3A1318
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/302-3...3A1|240%3A1318