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Topic: has any one done a T-5 conversion
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rm302 boss
Gearhead Posts: 680
From: Austin Texas
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 04:01 AM
   
I am looking in to doing a T-5 conversion on my 1970 any one done one?
Rene------------------
1970 Boss 302
1990 Taurus SHO
1985 Mustang GT 351W
1995 Land rover Disco
1980 Triumph Spitfire (auto-X car)
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Pierre
Gearhead Posts: 541
From: Near Paris, France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 05:48 AM
Did an auto to T5 conversion on my 67. On the drivetrain side of things it is straight forward (If you get the right kit, with original 6 bolt bell housing or using T5 bell housing), you may have to modify your driveshaft length and decide if you want to use hydraulic clutch, stock version or T5 bell housing style. Stock works great for me.The only real pain was with the dual exaust line & the new crossmember with the T5 that didn't fit together
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BAD67FUN
Journeyman Posts: 66
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Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 10:14 AM
Hey Pierre... you mentioned "if you get the right kit". Is there some place that offers a complete kit? Pedals, crossmember, etc. I have 67 with c4 also and have been discouraged from the conversion because I don't have the time or know how to track down all the little pieces needed.
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 2645
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-16-2002 10:43 AM
T-5 in my 67, all bolt in, works real well. I'll be glad to answer any questions.------------------
Stuart MCA #48902
M&M #1091
67 stang 5 speed, 351W,
Edelbrock Performer RPM package Artificial Intelligence is no replacement for Natural Stupidity. http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/ccode67.html
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Pierre
Gearhead Posts: 541
From: Near Paris, France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 10:51 AM
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Originally posted by BAD67FUN:
Hey Pierre... you mentioned "if you get the right kit". Is there some place that offers a complete kit? Pedals, crossmember, etc. I have 67 with c4 also and have been discouraged from the conversion because I don't have the time or know how to track down all the little pieces needed.
Unfortunetely not, different vendor offer a kit that contains: gear box spacer, new cross member, T5 yoke, trans mount, hardware (screw & bolts). As for the rest: clutch pedal (out of junkyard) & linkage, brake pedal (you can re-use your pedal & cut it, I personnaly bought a Power brake conversion pedal), shifter (new or out of junkyard), bell housing, starter, spacer plate.....there are no short cut that I know of. Sorry In addition: you need to check that:
Clutch bar clears your headers
Threaded hole on the side of your engine to support clutch bar, & on the frame rails for the bracket (clutch bar support on driver side) It took me a while (especially in France) but it wasn't bad
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GT350Clone
Journeyman Posts: 84
From: Kansas
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 11:05 AM
The most complete kit I've seen is at Modern Driveline . Includes everything but the pedal. They mention having pedals available also, but don't give price/availability.------------------
My webpage: www.gt350clone.com [This message has been edited by GT350Clone (edited 12-16-2002).]
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 2395
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 12-16-2002 11:18 AM
Here's an excellent, in-depth write-up on the subject. They used the T5 flywheel/clutch and bellhousing.http://66.96.130.106/archives/2000/09/t5swap/index.shtml Good Luck! ------------------
Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
http://www.geocities.com/carbedstangs/cmml_mburch.html
http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/healey/367
http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?220
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rm302 boss
Gearhead Posts: 680
From: Austin Texas
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 01:16 PM
Thank you all.... I have been looking for a while for some one to tell me what the diffrence is in the shim plate.
Rene------------------
1970 Boss 302
1990 Taurus SHO
1985 Mustang GT 351W
1995 Land rover Disco
1980 Triumph Spitfire (auto-X car)
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 3617
From: Lusby, MD
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-16-2002 04:52 PM
CJ Pony Parts is another one that seems to do a lot of this. They are in PA, and advertise often in Mustang Monthly magazine if you get that.I did the conversion, but in a '93. I had a few headaches, but overall I'm very happy with it. Keep posting here. These guys helped a lot....kind of an aspirin if you will!! 
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Jeff
Gearhead Posts: 306
From: Moore, OK USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-16-2002 09:11 PM
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Originally posted by rm302 boss:
Thank you all.... I have been looking for a while for some one to tell me what the diffrence is in the shim plate.
Rene
I assume you mean the adapter plate. California Pony Cars makes the most commonly used adapter plate and it attaches to factory Toploader bell housings. It does two things: a. spaces the T5 back 7/8" so the longer input shaft length is accommodated and so the shifter position is correct in the transmission tunnel cut out. b. cants the mounting position of the tranny several degrees so bolt positions between adapter plate and transmission are deconflicted. The typical machine shop cost to install the adapter plate on your Toploader bell housing is about $35 (so its not a big expense). You can also install it yourself with common hand tools. One hole needs to be drilled in the bell housing. You only need this adapter plate IF you choose to adapt the early Toploader manual transmission bell housing. Your other option is to replace it with a later model bell housing that specifically mates the T5.
Either choice is yours however there are idiosyncratic differences in choosing one over the other. Basically if you choose to use the original clutch and clutch linkage the adapter plate is the best and easiest way to go. If you choose to use the late model clutch and cable clutch linkage then the late model bell housing is the one to use. Note: the crossmember for the adapter plate choice is different than the crossmember for the late model bell housing choice. Use the crossmember matching your bell housing choice.
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 2645
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-17-2002 08:20 AM
darkhorse performance sells a kit with tranny and all hardware except clutch pedal, check out their web site. Their prices are very competitive.------------------
Stuart MCA #48902
M&M #1091
67 stang 5 speed, 351W,
Edelbrock Performer RPM package Artificial Intelligence is no replacement for Natural Stupidity. http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/ccode67.html
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rm302 boss
Gearhead Posts: 680
From: Austin Texas
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-17-2002 02:08 PM
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Originally posted by Jeff:
I assume you mean the adapter plate. California Pony Cars makes the most commonly used adapter plate and it attaches to factory Toploader bell housings. It does two things:a. spaces the T5 back 7/8" so the longer input shaft length is accommodated and so the shifter position is correct in the transmission tunnel cut out. b. cants the mounting position of the tranny several degrees so bolt positions between adapter plate and transmission are deconflicted. The typical machine shop cost to install the adapter plate on your Toploader bell housing is about $35 (so its not a big expense). You can also install it yourself with common hand tools. One hole needs to be drilled in the bell housing. You only need this adapter plate IF you choose to adapt the early Toploader manual transmission bell housing. Your other option is to replace it with a later model bell housing that specifically mates the T5.
Either choice is yours however there are idiosyncratic differences in choosing one over the other. Basically if you choose to use the original clutch and clutch linkage the adapter plate is the best and easiest way to go. If you choose to use the late model clutch and cable clutch linkage then the late model bell housing is the one to use. Note: the crossmember for the adapter plate choice is different than the crossmember for the late model bell housing choice. Use the crossmember matching your bell housing choice.
Thanks, do you have any contact info on this place that sells the 7/8's adaptor?
Rene ------------------
1970 Boss 302
1990 Taurus SHO
1985 Mustang GT 351W
1995 Land rover Disco
1980 Triumph Spitfire (auto-X car)
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rm302 boss
Gearhead Posts: 680
From: Austin Texas
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-17-2002 02:18 PM
I have a T-5Z that i have just rebuilt and would like to use my Cobra bell housing and go hyd with the clutch. I realy do not care for the cable assm as much. and realy don't want to hunt down another bell housing.( i like my Cobra one). I have not found a place that will sell me the adaptor by its self.
Rene ------------------
1970 Boss 302
1990 Taurus SHO
1985 Mustang GT 351W
1995 Land rover Disco
1980 Triumph Spitfire (auto-X car)
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 2645
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-18-2002 08:09 AM
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Originally posted by rm302 boss:
I have a T-5Z that i have just rebuilt and would like to use my Cobra bell housing and go hyd with the clutch. I realy do not care for the cable assm as much. and realy don't want to hunt down another bell housing.( i like my Cobra one). I have not found a place that will sell me the adaptor by its self.
Rene
Dark Horse Performance
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rm302 boss
Gearhead Posts: 680
From: Austin Texas
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-18-2002 10:46 AM
Thanks, You know i stompped at a car show one time by a stone stock 67 C code. Stock down to the last bolt... I'll never forget that.
His car was nice..... after the car show we swapped car's for a test drive.
Rene------------------
1970 Boss 302
1990 Taurus SHO
1985 Mustang GT 351W
1995 Land rover Disco
1980 Triumph Spitfire (auto-X car)
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rm302 boss
Gearhead Posts: 680
From: Austin Texas
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-18-2002 12:45 PM
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Originally posted by rm302 boss:
Thanks, do you have any contact info on this place that sells the 7/8's adaptor?
Rene
Ouch,$ 129.00 for the adaptor from Dark Horse..
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H8CHEVY
Gearhead Posts: 280
From: Southern Cali
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 12-18-2002 07:17 PM
Does Lakewood or anyone else make a blow proof bellhousing thats already spaced accordingly for the T-5??? ------------------
"In the wise words I was once told bye Jiggy"
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Jeff
Gearhead Posts: 306
From: Moore, OK USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-18-2002 09:57 PM
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Originally posted by rm302 boss:
Thanks, do you have any contact info on this place that sells the 7/8's adaptor?
Rene
National Parts Depot (NPD). This adapter plate is not flat aluminum. It is a casting that is shaped to fit into the back of your bell housing to ensure centerline for the transmission is always maintained in alignment. Yes, its not cheap...but its more than just a special washer.
[This message has been edited by Jeff (edited 12-18-2002).]
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rm302 boss
Gearhead Posts: 680
From: Austin Texas
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-18-2002 10:01 PM
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Originally posted by Jeff:
National Parts Depot (NPD). This adapter plate is not flat aluminum. It is a casting that is shaped to fit into the back of your bell housing to ensure centerline for the transmission is always maintained in alignment. Its a casting. Yes, its not cheap...but its more than just a spacer plate.
I guess i should not gripe i just paid $200.00 for two small 30 year old pieces of fiberglass for my int..
Rene
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