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    1965 Mustang 5 bolt 289 C4 to Toploader conversion

    I currently have a 1965 Ford Mustang that I would like to convert from a C4 to a toploader. However I have a couple issues with my upcoming project. The car was originally a 6 cylinder car and still has the original driveshaft and rear. I am not sure if these would need to be replaced for the...
  2. W

    T5 vs Toploader 4 speed???

    hey fellas i’m going to swap my c4 for either a t5 or a 4 speed top loader but i’m stuck between the two. I’m currently running 3.55s and as soon as i hit 65 i’m at 3k rpms so highway gas mileage goes out the window and i don’t want to be cruising at 3-4k. What i’m asking is what is more worth...
  3. robthechemist

    Any benefit to upgrading the top loader bell housing to a T5 bell when doing a T5 conversion?

    Hello all. I have a 1966 with a 302, 4 speed manual. I am doing the T5 swap soon and am debating on using an adapter plate to connect the T5 to the original bell housing, or "upgrading" to the T5 bell housing. Is there any functional benefit to doing this or any negative to not doing it? I plan...
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    Hurst Shifter On Toploader 4speed (66 -289 Mustang Convertible)

    Any ideas on what the problem could be? Problem: the transmisssion has been rebuilt but after moving shifter into reverse the transmission sticks in neutral and will not engage first or other gears. To correct the problem, I have to wiggle the shifter for a few seconds - minutes before it...
  5. Frank289

    Pulling A Toploader From A 65 Coupe

    Hi all, My son and I are going to rebuild the 4 speed toploader in his 65 coupe. I've pulled it before with the bellhousing, but was wondering if just the transmission can be pulled? I'm thinking the only issue would be the throwout bearing. Anyone ever try this or have an opinion? I dont...