MonsterBilly

2500 is way way way too mch. look around and do your homeworks and i bet you can do it for under 1000. I did.

I think im about $850 total

MustangFTW

That would be nice if i could do it that cheap. Might have to ebay alot of it, not many junkyards in MN.

chris66dad

I have about $1300 into my T5 Conversion.
350 used T5
25 used bellhousing
100 flywheel
150 clutch
130 cross member
225 hydraulic clutch setup
300 aluminum driveshaft (not required)
30 ARP bolts
40 T5 bushing, seal and steel input retainer

Info on T5 and choosing the right one:
http://chris66dad.tripod.com/id38.html
T5 conversion info;
http://chris66dad.tripod.com/id33.html
Hydraulic clutch pictures and parts info:
http://chris66dad.tripod.com/id32.html
Drive Shaft info:
http://chris66dad.tripod.com/id34.html

The 83 and 84 models were the ONLY years the Mustang T-5 was a NON-World Class transmission.

Beginning with 85 the bearings were redesigned and the World Class version appeared.

85-89 were virtually the same transmission for all of the V-8 models (265 ft/lbs.)

Beginning sometime in 1990 they went to a slightly stronger gear set rated at 300 ft/lbs.

For 94 and 95 the V-8 T-5s were were the same strength as the 90-93, but the input shaft was longer which required the 94/95 type "deeper" bell housing.

The 4-cylinder version of the T-5 is weaker, requires a different pilot bearing, and has a relatively useless first gear, so stay away from those.

The 94-98 V-6 types use the 85-89 strength V-8 gears, but again, have the longer inpt shaft.

The 99-04 V-6 units use the same gears as the 90-95, but have no provision for a speedometer cable since it is all-electronic.

jp1967stang

One of my teachers actually worked for borg warner. And yes the the trans is based off a number of cycles, also a factor of safety ect. But the actual numbers are not released and kept secret so i bet any of these numbers ppl come up with are just guesses.

MustangFTW

what gears do you guys recommended for street use? I've heard that 3.50s or 3.73s are good?

jp1967stang

The 3.73s work well and still drive able on the highway. All depends on what trans you get and what the 5th gear is. They have calculators on line that can tell you you final cruising rpms with the 5th gear you have and rear gears.

Gun Jam

i have the .63 od and run 3.80s @ 2300 rpm at like 75mph

Iskwezm

I have the same and ig you drive at about 60 mph, the rpms are too low.

My buddy has 4.11's and it seems a lot better on the freeway, but he rarely uses 1st gear.

chris66dad

I am very happy with my 3.55 with the T5.
3.80 is also good but 1st gear is a little shorter and requires a slightly quicker shift into 2nd.
It feels like we added 50-75HP to the engine with just the new gears and Trac Lok.
Great bang for the buck

MonsterBilly

i have 3.73 and they rock i think its perfect.