ok guys i have another one for ya im getting a pretty good deal on a t-5 out of a mustang (75$) would it work in my truck i have an automatic c6 in there now and i know im going to ahve to do some cutting on it but all in all how hard u think the swap will be if it will even work will the crossmember line up right? are they the same length? and the bolt pattern?? im thinking it is the same but i need to know for certin any answers suggestions or advice would be apperciated!

 

Cross member will need to be moved but it should fit. They both have the small block bolt pattern.

 

ok so the length and bolt patterns are the same all i have to do is move crossmember? dont sound too difficult thanks for the reply fella

 

Don't forget you'll need a clutch pedal assembly which includes the narrower brake pedal, and clutch cable.

 

The ratios aren't right for a truck and the T5 may not have enough torque capacity.

 

I think the rear end will make up for the ratios and a buddy of mine had a T5 in a bronco with a 351. Maybe the internal design is different on the ones made for a truck.

 

The shifter on a T5 is farther back on the trans than a regular truch trans; it will probably be right under the seat. A T56 has the shifter almost exactly as far from the front as a T5 and a T56 requires some seat changes and a funny bend in the shifter to work right.

 

ok so it wouldnt be a good idea to put the t-5 in a truck sounds like a lot of trouble. what would be the best tranny to put behind a 300???

 

Never considered the shifter issue. It would never work right.

 

ZF 5 speed, it's a direct bolt up.

 

ok never mind the manual swap what would be the best automatic to put behind the 300????????

 

Is there such thing as a best automatic? Slushboxes must go!

Anyways...just go get an E4OD and have it built up.

 

What year is your truck? If it's a late model with EFI then the PCM to run the E4OD is readily available and will plug into your wiring harness. If it's an older truck, you may need to look at other options. There are bolt on OD units available from gearvendors and US Gear, but they aren't cheap.

 

the truck i have is an 81 carbed 300 pre computer it has no elertical or computer parts other than the standard elertical parts would the c4 be the best bet?

 

Hey all, I'm new to this forum and have a 1990 F150 with a 4.9 and an E4OD trans. The trans is a bit loose and I have little if any low end torque. SAURIAN mentioned a "build-up for this trans and I would appreciate any detail regarding what this build-up might involve (parts, sources, etc) ??