How to tell world class t5 from 4 banger

[Harndog]

I have found a good deal on CL on a T5 guy says it's from 88GT how can I tell what it really is?

 

[stykthyn]

numbers from the id tag. should be a 2-3 inch strip of metal. there is a decoder you can get online.

 

[2000xp8]

Identifying and Assembling a T5 5 Speed

 

[Mustang5L5]

Both the V8 and 4-banger T-5 are world class. It just refers to a different bearing style and 3-peice blocker rings for 1-4 gear.

The gear ratios are different. Easiest way to tell is to measure the input shaft tip

 

[5.0Droptop]

Easiest way to tell is to measure the input shaft tip

Correct, the end of the input shaft is smaller diameter on the 4cyc t5.

 

[1987LXragtop]

Both the V8 and 4-banger T-5 are world class. It just refers to a different bearing style and 3-peice blocker rings for 1-4 gear.

The gear ratios are different. Easiest way to tell is to measure the input shaft tip

slightly longer and a little narrower i believe. The tag if its there can be run on the interwebs and theres a site that will tell you exactly wha you have ...found it once cant remember where now.

 

[1987LXragtop]

found it!

FORDMUSCLE.com webmagazine - T5 Swap for Early Fords!

 

[FoxChasis]

If you want to be certain of the model year of the trans, there is a partial VIN stamped on passenger-side of the main case. The first character of that partial VIN will tell you the model year.

 

[Cobra912]

Correct, the end of the input shaft is smaller diameter on the 4cyc t5.

Only if it hasn't been changed. I bought one that had been but it was still a 4 cyl one according to the id tag......