Posted by Mavman (IP: 24.27.31.134) on October 22, 2000 at 01:10:02:
In Reply to: Re: 5-spd conversion. posted by Tim on October 21, 2000 at 20:47:46:
: We have a T-5 about to go into our Saleen Mav. We have dry fitted it so far. Our car was an automatic, but where the floor was marked from the factory for a shifter was almost perfect for the T-5. As for the driveshaft, I've been told by different sources (I'm running a 9 inch rear), that I'll need to have a driveshaft made with one end from a T-5 car and one from a 9 inch car. I've been quoted about $200 for one custom made. It's not that much work for the product you have in the end.
: : If you give me one I'll do the swap and let you know how I did it :)
: : Seriously, if you'd consider selling one for cheap I'd be extremely interested Arnold. Maybe I can trade you something for 'em.
: : You can use your exsisting Z-bar along with a conversion bellhousing (sold by several Mustang vendors). Then you'll have to fabricate a tranny crossmember and driveshaft like you said. The shifter location might be a problem, I don't know of anyone who has completed the swap, I've heard S10 transmission parts can locate the shifter farther forward,you being a tranny guy maybe you can look into this better. Good luck. -CP
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: : : Anybody done this?I have access to two(2) T-5's somebody brought in to my work to have built.They kinda abandoned them there.(Been there for 31 days yesterday.)Now they belong to me!What all is involved in this?I know a cross member and drive shaft.Will my Z-bar work?How about the stock shifter location?I have a factory 3-spd.Also need info on subframe connectors.Can anybody help me?
What was the clearances? What exactly do you need to get this to work? It's been suggested to me to use a Toyota hydrolic clutch setup, which as long as the clutch throw is ample...shouldn't be a problem. What about cable driven? I don't have a Z bar. Basically all that I have at this point is the pedals and the bar that goes through the firewall.