5 speed tranny conversion
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,108
From: Michigan
Shade tree method:
Buy a used T5 off Craigslist. You should be able to get the trans, bellhousing and yoke for 500 or so.
Get used flywheel off 90 Mustang GT for a few bucks and have it rebalanced to 28oz. Cost about 75 bucks
Invest in a FMS King Cobra Clutch/Pressure plate setup. Cost about 200 bucks
Will require to have the driveshaft length cut down. Cost about 200 bucks
Install MustangSteve Cable clutch or do homemade hydraulic clutch. Cost roughtly 200 bucks.
If you still have money.... get a Pro50 aftermarket shifter. Use cost 100-150 bucks.
So, plan on 1300-1400 bucks AT LEAST
Buy a used T5 off Craigslist. You should be able to get the trans, bellhousing and yoke for 500 or so.
Get used flywheel off 90 Mustang GT for a few bucks and have it rebalanced to 28oz. Cost about 75 bucks
Invest in a FMS King Cobra Clutch/Pressure plate setup. Cost about 200 bucks
Will require to have the driveshaft length cut down. Cost about 200 bucks
Install MustangSteve Cable clutch or do homemade hydraulic clutch. Cost roughtly 200 bucks.
If you still have money.... get a Pro50 aftermarket shifter. Use cost 100-150 bucks.
So, plan on 1300-1400 bucks AT LEAST
T5/Yoke/Bellhousing - $300
Clutch (Came with a new clutch/pressure plate so I got lucky) - Free
28oz Adapter Flywheel - $99 from www.themustangdepot.com P/N HR-FW-1600
Mustang Steve's Cable Clutch kit - $219
T5 Tubular Crossmember - $139
Reenmachine Shifter - $99 http://www.reenmachine.com/shop/prod...cat=253&page=1
Driveshaft - Waiting for install to see how much to cut
So with a couple freebies and being lucky I'm up to $915 and probably around $1000 after the driveshaft and I'm sure another odd or end and beer.
4th Gear Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,108
From: Michigan
I would imagine it would be cheaper to just rebuild the 3 speed. For an OEM style clutch kit you are looking at around $150 to $200 or aftermarket $200 to $400. And then $100 to $150 for the transmission rebuild kit.
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Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Michigan
I did get lucky, the guy I bought it from just bought a fox for the motor and just wanted the trans gone. I just happened to be the first to respond luckily. Plus when he pulled it it happened to have a virtually brand new clutch. Then he gave me the driveshaft, yoke, block plate and starter because he had no use for them and wanted them out of his garage. So I guess lucky works 
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