Which T5 is best behind Y block
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Laughing Gas
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Which T5 is best behind Y block
I have been wanting to set my 292 up with a T5 but not sure which would be best, the S10 or the Mustang. I thought the Mustang needed the tailhousing changed to clear the seat of the truck but I don't remember and am having trouble finding the info. Any advise would be great, thanks.
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The Mustang V8 T5's have the gear ratios you want, the S10 tailhousing puts the shifter where you want it. S10's have 4.01 1st gears, pretty short even in a 4-banger S10.
Not all Mustang T5's have the same ratios, google it and you'll find sites that tell what ratios each has based on the tag #'s.
Not all Mustang T5's have the same ratios, google it and you'll find sites that tell what ratios each has based on the tag #'s.
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All the 85-93 Mustang T5 will be much stronger than any S10 T5. I believe you can make the stock shifter work with a unique shift lever. Alternatively, a remote shifter shouldn't be too hard to fabricate.
The Mustang T5 should be easier to adapt to the Y-block too.
If you do go the S10 tailhousing/top-cover route, you'll need to address the speedometer location. There is someone on eBay selling a kit for this.
The Mustang T5 should be easier to adapt to the Y-block too.
If you do go the S10 tailhousing/top-cover route, you'll need to address the speedometer location. There is someone on eBay selling a kit for this.
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