5-speed in 93 lighning

3-fords · #1 (**permalink**) 10-04-2009, 09:58 AM

Im selling my mustang and 65 f 100 to buy gen 1 lightning but i want a 5-speed. What would I need to do to make this happen?

85e150six4mtod · #2 (**permalink**) 10-04-2009, 12:14 PM

Bell, clutch, trans, crossmember, possibly driveshaft work, pedals, clutch set up either cable or hydraulic, shifter set up, speedo drive set up.

Ford truck 5 speeds would be a miserable and short-lived choice, so you are looking at a TKO or T56.

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No you can't take a T5 out of a Mustang and expect it to live in this application.

3-fords · #3 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 06:27 AM

I know a T-5 is no good. I was looking at getting the parts from a truck at pull a part.

85e150six4mtod · #4 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 01:05 PM

The Mazda 5 speed would have OK ratios for this application, but probably wouldn't last long. The ZF would probably take the power, but really, you want a granny first gear trans in a sport truck?

Go find one to drive and sample the ratio spread and shift quality before you saddle yourself with one.

Blurry94 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-09-2009, 09:15 PM

A granny gear isn't neccessary in a single cab/short bed 2wd truck with a 351 and 4.10 gears.

92f150I6 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-10-2009, 08:07 PM

You could try to do a toploader 4 speed, but you wont have an overdrive.

TexasGuy001 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-11-2009, 04:13 AM

Personally, I would leave it with the E40D.

Jason Lewis · #8 (**permalink**) 10-11-2009, 12:53 PM

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85e150six4mtod · #9 (**permalink**) 10-11-2009, 05:25 PM

Well over $2000. Maybe a Clark.....

96 ford f150 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 08:24 PM

hey im new to fords what rear end gear does a 96 ford f150 with the 300 inline 6 have it all stock

93F22A6 · #11 (**permalink**) 10-15-2009, 08:12 PM

I'm just curious as to why the T-5 is no good. What other 5 speed options (stock wise not looking to spend a lot of money)? (I have a 76 F-100)

96 ford f150 · #12 (**permalink**) 10-15-2009, 11:10 PM

does any body know what gear i have in my rear end ive heard i had 4.11 rear end but im not sure it is stock and i think it is a 2.73 which is it

6CylBill · #13 (**permalink**) 10-17-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasGuy001

Personally, I would leave it with the E40D.

I agree.

A manual would be more fun but your options leave much to be desired.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96 ford f150

does any body know what gear i have in my rear end ive heard i had 4.11 rear end but im not sure it is stock and i think it is a 2.73 which is it

Your year Ford F-150 came from the factory with either a 3.08 or 3.55 gear ratio. Look at the paper sticker tag on the inside of your door and read us the axle code. Or, crawl underneath your truck and look for a metal tag on a bolt on your differential cover.

96 ford f150 · #14 (**permalink**) 10-18-2009, 12:54 AM

ok ill do both

96 ford f150 · #15 (**permalink**) 10-18-2009, 01:00 AM

ok it say axle 17