T5 from mustang? im ready to be bashed
05-16-2010, 06:52 PM
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Car: 86 z28
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T5 from mustang? im ready to be bashed
looking to buy a t5 out of a mustang and a 8.8 rear with it just did research and learned some people have swapped the rear but would it be a good idea vs saving 1000 dollars against buying a t56 trans? i know i dont got the power for a t56 but still i needs 
i know everyone here has better knowledge and i hope better judgement
i know everyone here has better knowledge and i hope better judgement 
05-16-2010, 07:12 PM
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 92 Firebird
Engine: 408 sbc, 3.1L of raw power
Transmission: TKO600, T5
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", 3:70 trutac, 3:23 torsion
Re: T5 from mustang? im ready to be bashed
the rear can be swapped, but requires a lot of fab work to do. look for the proper f-body t5 or save for a t56.
05-16-2010, 07:25 PM
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Car: 1984 Firebird
Engine: LT1
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42's
Re: T5 from mustang? im ready to be bashed
Mustang T5 work work.. Spines are different, and I think the input shaft is a different length... Do a search, it's on here somewhere...
Or.... just look at the sticky:
"Mustang V8 T5's are different externally, with a 10 spline input shaft and a straight up bellhousing, while the F-body V8 T5 is a 27 spline input and slanted to the right about the 2 o'clock position. They are not compatible with each other externally, but the gears inside are the same. The speedo gears are different as well."
Or.... just look at the sticky:
"Mustang V8 T5's are different externally, with a 10 spline input shaft and a straight up bellhousing, while the F-body V8 T5 is a 27 spline input and slanted to the right about the 2 o'clock position. They are not compatible with each other externally, but the gears inside are the same. The speedo gears are different as well."
Last edited by WhiteBlaze; 05-16-2010 at 07:27 PM. Reason: Found info..
05-16-2010, 07:47 PM
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Car: 1991 Camaro Z28
Engine: 357, Canfield heads, solid roller,
Transmission: Upgraded 03 Cobra T56
Axle/Gears: 9" 3.50 gears and Detroit Locker
Re: T5 from mustang? im ready to be bashed
It is possible, but not cheap and not really worth it. You would need a Lakewood bellhousing, either a custom cluch setup as it uses a cable clutch or a hydraulic throwout bearing, you would need a 10 spline disc and a camaro flywheel and pressure plate. The crossmember may have to be custom made as the distance between the block and tailshaft may be different than the chevy version.
Here is the bellhousing you would need. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LAK-15032/
BTW, no bashing from me. My T56 is straight out of a 03 Cobra. But it was a lot of work to get it in there.
Here is the bellhousing you would need. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LAK-15032/
BTW, no bashing from me. My T56 is straight out of a 03 Cobra. But it was a lot of work to get it in there.
05-16-2010, 10:14 PM
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Re: T5 from mustang? im ready to be bashed
nevermind that then ill just bolt on everything i can to my engine until i blow the motor or the trans racing at work and then ill swap it out =D and sorry for not finidng the sticky
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