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Topic: T5 Swap Questions
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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 1588
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 01-12-2004 11:06 AM
   
Well, I dropped my stock 3 speed to find a flywheel that has a couple teeth missing and severly scored surface, a clutch way overdue for replacement and a worn throwout bearing and pressure plate.What companies replacement parts would you suggest I use. I'm not going to the track. Strictly a traffic light racer. Well okay, parking lots.  Also, is there some sort of seal that I will need between the T5 and the floorboard? Thanks in advance.  ------------------
Jeremy
'68 Coupe
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MCA Member #49134
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 3617
From: Lusby, MD
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-12-2004 06:48 PM
I just did this in my '93. Granted, it's a different animal, but if they make one for the classics, I'd highly recommend a Centerforce clutch. Amazing difference over the King Cobra I had. Pedal effort is greatly reduced, and yet seems to have even more holding power.Can't talk much about the other stuff....
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FiveOFastback
Journeyman Posts: 93
From: Bethlehem, PA, USA
Registered: Nov 2003
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posted 01-12-2004 08:07 PM
All you need to know is right here http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2000/09/t5swap/index.shtml
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 2645
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-15-2004 08:38 AM
You don't need to replace the flywheel, just take it to a machine shop or clutch rebuilder (look in the yellow pages) and have a new ring gear installed and the face resurfaced.
I run a Ram 10.5 inch clutch in mine, about 10,000 miles with no problem, disc, pressure plate and bearing was $100.
Be sure to replace the pilot bearing or bushing while you're in there.
The only seal between the T5 and floor is the shifter boot.------------------
Stuart
MCA #48902
M&M #1091
67 stang 5 speed, 351W,
Edelbrock Performer RPM package my photo page
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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 1588
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 01-15-2004 09:21 AM
Thanks for the information. I finally found a shop to resurface the flywheel ($27). I purchased the RAM clutch setup (NPD - $119), ring gear for the flywheel (NPD - $19), and pilot bearing (NPD - $6). I guess that will take care of it.
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