5 Speed from late 80's 4s & 6s

[likesoldjunk]

Folks,
I've been toying with the ideal of moving up to
a 5 speed in my 77 II with a 302. I've read several
threads about the upgrade, but have yet to
have a transmission fall into my hands.
While prowling the junkyard, I didn't see any
302/5spd combinations, but I did see several late 80's
mustangs with 4 & 6 Cly engines with 5 speed
transmissions.
Would these be the same T5 ? I assume the
bell housing would be different...

 

[Eos]

Noooooo!!! Don't do it!!! Just buy a new T 5 tranny! lol I have already had 2 trans go out on me, both from used junkyard cars. You would be wayyy better off to just buy a completely new or completely rebuilt tranny FOR the 5.0. I've learned not to skimp when it comes to trannies.

 

[Gael]

I'm pretty sure the 4 and 6cyl T5's won't work on a V8. You want a T5 from a V8 Fox, or you can get a T5 from a SN95 with the 5.0 engine (94-95).

I have mine from the 94-95.

 

[THE COBRAMAN]

The info I've read indicates that the '94+ V6 5 speed is rated at the same torque capacity as the '89 and earlier V8 T5 (295 lb-ft, if I recall).

Could not recall info on input length, but IF it also uses a longer input like the 5.0 tranny, it would seem to be a decent ,minimal effort swap for near-stock IIs. The upside is that they're relatively common in late-model salvage yards, and do not command a premium price like the V8 versions. A large national yard we use at work said they'd sell me a V6 tranny with under 100K for $350, includes a 180 day warranty.

Downside is you still have to make some mods, but the rpm drop would be nice for highway use.

 

[Andy CobraII]

Havn't driven yet

My research found that the trannies from late model 4, and 6 cyl.
would easily handle a stock '77 302. I ended putting an 89 4 cyl T-5
behind my 76. I used the late model bellhousing and had to have a
machine shop press pilot bearing because the input shaft is skinnier.
The tranny was only $200. Everything seems fine....but

I just sold my house and put car into storage until spring, so I have yet
to see how she holds up. I figure that the worst case scenario is that
it breaks, and I have to put a new T-5 in. Well, I have already done all
leg work, and repositioned cross member, and moved interior hole and such.
So, for $200 I figured, what the hell. It should be an easy swap. The casings
are identical.