aode to t5 swap

[philly_blunt]

Well i'm getting tired of driving with od off cuz my od is shot on my aode. It slips alot when i am just cruising in od. So this leads me to my question, I found this ad on craigslist. http://detroit.craigslist.org/pts/390026711.html Will this 83 fit in my 94 w/o any major mods. Will I also need a 5speed computer too?

 

[Zero_chance]

I believe youll need to switch to a 5spd PCM or get a chip because the PCM controls the AODE and might go berserk if you take it away. Might cause driveability issues.

 

[99FiveOh]

That setup won't do you much good. The clutch pedal assy will not work (that I know of) in 94/95 cars. Also, that 83 trans is a non world class I believe, so it's much weaker and prone to breakage than the later world class T5's. Also, you won't get the correct shifter bezel/boot for your car. Might want to keep searching.

 

[1SLO94]

Not sure where you are located but I have my AODE from where I did the swap if you're interested? I'm right outside of Louisville KY. if that would be close maybe we could work something out ? If so just PM me!

Yes, the 94/95 pedal assembly is different from the fox style!!


Larry

 

[fastgtfairlane]

i also have a good aode that i will sell you if you need it. if you wanna do the swap to the t-5 i can give u a list of parts to get that will make the swap go smoothly.

 

[philly_blunt]

Well I found another t5 that came out of a 90 lx and it is a world class..... http://detroit.craigslist.org/pts/390083455.html
Could i use that bellhousing and then get a 3/8 spacer and a sn95 pedal assembly and t5 computer?

 

[Zero_chance]

FastGT, anyway you could post that info or PM it to me? Im considering this swap but I like to research it all first.

 

[philly_blunt]

http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2000/09/t5swap/index.php this is a pretty good article about parts you need. There is a write up on allfordmustangs.com but i can't find it right now. Fastgt, do you know any other sites or have the list of parts that you could post? Thanks

 

[fastgtfairlane]

i had an aode in my car before i did the swap. i did plenty of research on the swap before i did it as my car is my only mode of transportation so i wanted to make damn sure i had absolutely everything to do it.

the parts i bought used:

94-95 t-5 and bellhousing
t4mo computer
t-5 wiring harness- big square plug on passenger side on firewall near ac lines
94-98 pedals
upper and lower shift boots

parts i bought new

clutch cable ( recommend non adjustable from maximum motorsports)
firewall adjuster and clutch quadrant
flywheel and clutch ( proper bolts and dowel for press plate)
clutch fork and pivot ball in bellhousing
mercon tranny fluid for trans i believe it takes 3.5 or 3.6 quarts

i got the computer on ebay. the t-5 harness came from mpsautosalvage.com they also sell the kit as a whole but i spent about 2 months gathering the parts and saved about 400 bucks. you may need to change the tranny yoke on the driveshaft if you get a vibration. i personally got lucky and didnt have to change it. the swap is fairly simple. with air tools i did it in a day on the ground.

 

[fastgtfairlane]

you will have to remove about 1.5 inches on the front of the hole for the shifter to come through. i used some tin snips and it did a good job.

 

[philly_blunt]

Fastgt, If you don't mind me asking how much did you spend on the total conversion?

 

[fastgtfairlane]

i believe i spent about 1200 bucks on everything. i gathered parts for about 2 months though. i found the tranny on corral.net in the classifieds. you could probably find most of the parts on this site in the classifieds section. i also bought parts from ebay.

 

[99FiveOh]

I did a conversion for a buddy for like 500 bucks, but he used a 4cyl T5. He beats the car some and it holds up nicely! I know it won't last forever, but it's a solution to get the job done on the cheap.

 

[Zero_chance]

Will a fox T5 work as long as I use the proper bellhousing?

 

[fastgtfairlane]

they say that a fox t5 will work but 94-95 t5s are easy enough to find. i would wait and find the 94-95 t5 cause i bet it will avoid possible headaches in the future.

 

[Zero_chance]

FastGT I should have asked you this before I posted a seperate topic. Will the clutch pedal assembly out of any SN95 work? I have a line on one from a 96 Cobra and just want to make sure it works. Got the PCM today already.

 

[fastgtfairlane]

it should work. i got mine from ebay. i dont know what year car it came off but worked fine.