installing 302 and t-5
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installing 302 and t-5
I would like some information on installing a302 and 5-speed in a 65 comet.I would like to mate the transmission to the engine first and put it in rather then installing them seperate. Any suggestions would appreciated
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Re: installing 302 and t-5
It's pretty tight in there. I don't know.
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66 Cyclone GT; 245/60R15's on 15x8's and 215/70R15's on 15x7 Magnum's.
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There's nothing like the sound of a pushrod V8 singing at the top of her lung's.
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Gotta be more room than in my 63 and it was a pretty easy fit for the most part. Just the usual wrangling it in there, front end way up and adjust the chain to a good angle and stab it.
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Yup thats how I did it. Used an adjustable lifting bar to tilt it until it went in. Still pretty tight though. I wouldn't want to try it with a tilting bar. Would also help if you didn't have any pullies on the front of it.
1964 Caliente hardtop, 302/T5/8.8"
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Hey gearhasher ... what did your bell housing and T-5 come out of? I'm considering the same conversion on mine. Are you using hydraulic or cable clutch?
Jim
Jim
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I just did the same thing only with a AOD hooked up. It wouldn't go in with the headers on though.
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Jim - You can make about any T5 work, but IMO the '94-'95 5.0 or V6 units are the way to go if you want to use a cable! Clutch fork entry is lower so header clearance is better. Otherwise, any 85-93 'Stang V8 trans is pretty much the same...the later ones (90-93 IIRC) are somewhat "stronger".
I got a great deal on an upgraded, worked-over '93 T5 and after a lot of poking around and talking to folks (Modern Driveline, Dougs Headers, etc.) decided to go hydraulic for the clutch!!
I got a great deal on an upgraded, worked-over '93 T5 and after a lot of poking around and talking to folks (Modern Driveline, Dougs Headers, etc.) decided to go hydraulic for the clutch!!
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I dang near always install both as a unit......I'VE NEVER USED THE hyd clutch,,but I think that would be the way to go....jmo///////pop
pop/glenda
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I've only done it on the one car, but I couldn't imagine doing it in two pieces. mine is a t5 out of an 86 mustang, used the bellhop sing and shifter it came with. I did use the modern driveline hydraulic clutch kit. works great!!
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I used a Mazda Miata slave and a Wilwood master cylinder of the same bore size - 3/4" I believe. Took a little engineering, but cost about half of the Modern Driveline kit.
1964 Caliente hardtop, 302/T5/8.8"
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thanks for the information. I am using the Modern Driveline Kit,93 & eariler bellhousing and hyd clutch and t-5z trans. Gary m.
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Did the Mustang T-5 put the shifter too close to the seat/console? Did you have to use a S-10 tail housing to move it forward?
Jim
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The mustang T5 puts the shifter right below the cross brace. It has to be cut. I installed subframe connectors prior to cutting the hole, so I didn't worry too much about cutting the brace. I have buckets so the shifter didn't interfere with the seats. I am on the lookout for a suitable console that will fit around the shifter/shifter boot.
1964 Caliente hardtop, 302/T5/8.8"
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Roy always said the brace neeeded to go period...couldn't get correct driveline angle with the x-members that let the T5 hang low to clear it. Looking at mine - I can see it. He ran low 10's w/o issue so I believe him when he said it wasn't structural...!
With buckets of any kind, shifter location will be fine. Bench - eh, only seen a couple pics & it was CLOSE!!
With buckets of any kind, shifter location will be fine. Bench - eh, only seen a couple pics & it was CLOSE!!