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Topic: 5.0L, AOD, 5 spd prices
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 3406
From: Va Beach
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 11-17-2005 08:39 AM
   
I called a local yard to get a donor 5.0 block and 5 spd to put in my 68. Intention is to use the short block with my cam, heads, intake and carb, then the 93's flywheel, bell, and trans.Guy wants $300 for a 5.0 HO out of a lincoln, $125 more and it comes with the AOD
$350 for a T-5
$150 for a bell and flywheel for the T-5 So, I could have what I want for $800, or a 5.0 w/AOD for $425. He said the same thing I've seen 3-4 times now, the new fuel injected engines are very clean inside even with 100,000 miles on them. I would take the engine apart down to the short block, put a cam in, my heads, intake, and carb, and run with it as-is. If its a 92-93 T-5 with reasonable miles, I'd probably just run with that too, but wouldn't hurt to have a transmission guy at least open it up and take a look around before I put it in. Do those prices sound like good ballpark numbers for used parts. I'm pretty sure the $300 for the 5.0 includes the EFI, but will check. Regardless, if it does, would anybody be interested in the EFI set-up? I don't want to go that route and if nobody wants it, will probably just leave it at the yard and not even bother bringing it home.
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-17-2005 12:07 PM
"So, I could have what I want for $800, or a 5.0 w/AOD for $425"I'd try to work him alittle on the price for 5.0 and T-5 set up. Even of comes off $50 it all helps.
If not get what you want. Why worry about saving $375 now? If not you'll kick yourself for it latter. ------------------
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rmousir
Gearhead Posts: 778
From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003
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posted 11-17-2005 06:24 PM
I got my '95 5.0 out of a gt mustang and it came with all of the dressings other than the alt and the pwst. Tax included it was $291.xx.so the price seems pretty close. I can not see the t-5 going for so much over the AOD. I would also work that down if possible or look for another one for less. Do you think the t-5 will need to be rebuild/gone over? If so I think that is to much. Richard.
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 3406
From: Va Beach
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 11-17-2005 10:32 PM
Richard, I think you're right.I've always been of the opinion that money talks at a junk yard. I have no doubt I can get the engine, trans, bell and flywheel for an even $600 if I walk in with 6 Ben Franklin's and offer them up. Of course, to do that you have to be willing to turn around and walk if he says no...
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 3406
From: Va Beach
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 11-22-2005 03:24 PM
BTW, anybody know how to tell the World Class T-5 from a regular one? I'm not even sure if World Class is the right term, but I seem to recall something about certain production T-5's being better than others.
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rmousir
Gearhead Posts: 778
From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003
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posted 11-22-2005 06:44 PM
I don't know about the transmission question but I wanted to comment on the walk away that you mentioned. I live just outside Cincinnati and I can say that there is a salvage yard around every corner out here. I would imagine that you would have the same thing. I am sure you can find a tranny for a song if you shop around. All I did was use the yellow pages and call around. Stay at it. You can find one.Richard. ------------------
rmousir
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302 auto
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74merc
Gearhead Posts: 1317
From: Demopolis AL
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-24-2005 12:24 AM
pretty much all T5's were World Class. Nothing special. T5Z was one of the tougher ones, still nothing compared to a low end Tremec. T5Z has been broken by more than a few naturally aspirated Mustangs.
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 3406
From: Va Beach
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 11-24-2005 09:28 AM
So how do I tell the T5Z apart from the other ones? Is there a particular year or years for donor cars that are better than others. I was thinking something like a 90-93 GT.
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