Took out the old T5 and put in the newer beefier T5 and it shifts... well like a 5 speed should.
It has the 2.95 first gear and a .63 5th. All is good.

Checked the pressure plate and that was good, but the fulcrum was cracked at the bend so I welded that back up and it's good as new.

Still have a slight vibration and no I didn't run the engine without the tranny since I was tired and lazy, but I do know it feels a bit better after adjusting the timing.

So after I clean up the garage I'll dive into the other T5 and see what's going on inside.

 

Nothing says sanity like driving on the highway in 5th gear!

 

Glad to hear it worked out for you. Good job sticking with it.
You will love the 5th gear. What is your rear gear ratio? Mine is 3.00 and I am going to change it out for something lower.

 

Pictures please?

 

hey thats my new mustang, hope all of you like that

which i got from on online Used Mustang Car dealer

 

happy for you scootchu

 

I have a 4.11 limited slip rear in there now and with the .63 5th gear I cruise right along at a sane engine rpm.

The difference between the T5 with the 1st and 2nd grind is like night and day. No more grinding downshifts to second from 3rd either.

I have the Ron Morris crossmember coming. I had modified my stock crossmember, but figured I buy one since CJ's Pony Parts was having a 10% off sale this past weekend. That will tidy things up.

I may go with a cable clutch setup since I have the cable and firewall adjuster, but haven't decided which quadrant makes the most sense.

I really don't want to pay $60 for Steve's. It's just a hunk of steel. I am funny that way. I would much rather buy a plasma cutter and make my own. LOL

 

Thanks! Me too!

 

I love my T-5! congrats to the guys that got it in theirs too