Tremec Swap

Cody2552 · 02-10-2003, 11:54 PM

Along with my other thread. i was wondering if i coudl the complete list of parts to swap from a T5 to a tremec 3550. Please help

i do have the bellhousing for swap.

sn95gt19 · 02-11-2003, 12:18 AM

into a 86-93 you need:

bellhousing
trans

into 94-95:
bellhousing
trans
throwout fork

if your getting a short throw you need a different shifter
on the 94-95 you have to modify the x member a little.

Cody2552 · 02-11-2003, 01:57 AM

thanx for the info, but anything about the cross member. i have heard of it being moved or somewhat? what about the sensors on the T5? do you have to move them to the Tremec?

302 LX Eric · 02-11-2003, 11:53 AM

Yeah, you'll need to either break the welds on your old crossmember or buy the adjustable one from Ford. I purchased the adjustable one, then put two small spot welds to hold it where it needed to be. Very simple thing to do.

As for sensors, the Tremec will have them in place, you just need to re-connect the plugs/wires onto the new sensors.

Hope this helps,

E

sn95gt19 · 02-11-2003, 12:41 PM

yeah like he said you have to break the two spotwelds on the underside of the crossmember, and slide it (i think you slide it back, i cant remember) i didnt even bother rewelding mine, i just left it after i broke the spot welds. the only sensor i had to move was the speedo gear, other than that the tremec comes with everything else

drtbiker · 02-11-2003, 01:26 PM

you know everyone told me that i needed to change the kmbr but i did the swap and it hasnt had a problem with the stock kmbr wasnt even hard to get in there. ive had it in for about 6thousand miles and no problems.

later
raini

DemonGT · 02-12-2003, 08:31 AM

whats the point of the adjustable crossmember if you can just break the welds on the stock one and move it back? and if you dont respot weld the crossmember wont it move around a bit?

drudis · 02-12-2003, 04:47 PM

See some TKO install photos off my homepage.

02-10-2003, 11:54 PM	#1
Cody2552 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 68	Tremec Swap Along with my other thread. i was wondering if i coudl the complete list of parts to swap from a T5 to a tremec 3550. Please help i do have the bellhousing for swap.

02-11-2003, 12:18 AM	#2
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	into a 86-93 you need: bellhousing trans into 94-95: bellhousing trans throwout fork if your getting a short throw you need a different shifter on the 94-95 you have to modify the x member a little. __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

02-11-2003, 11:53 AM	#4
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Yeah, you'll need to either break the welds on your old crossmember or buy the adjustable one from Ford. I purchased the adjustable one, then put two small spot welds to hold it where it needed to be. Very simple thing to do. As for sensors, the Tremec will have them in place, you just need to re-connect the plugs/wires onto the new sensors. Hope this helps, E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

02-11-2003, 12:41 PM	#5
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	yeah like he said you have to break the two spotwelds on the underside of the crossmember, and slide it (i think you slide it back, i cant remember) i didnt even bother rewelding mine, i just left it after i broke the spot welds. the only sensor i had to move was the speedo gear, other than that the tremec comes with everything else __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

02-11-2003, 01:26 PM	#6
drtbiker Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mt. Prospect,IL Posts: 474	you know everyone told me that i needed to change the kmbr but i did the swap and it hasnt had a problem with the stock kmbr wasnt even hard to get in there. ive had it in for about 6thousand miles and no problems. later raini __________________ 87-ford-mustang-SOLD! mods: 3:73's, off road h-pipe, b303 cam in gt- 40 motor w/ Power Plus intake, edelbrock 70mm tb & egr spacer, 72mm C&L, bbk long tubes, tremec tranny, centerforce dual friction clutch, upr and lwr CA's 255lph FP and soon more to come.... when i have money again SOME ADVICE Don't do burn outs in reverse it is very expensive New times with dead hook on dr's 13.27@103 with 2.0 60 foots w/100lb system Fastest time to date: 12.8@113

02-11-2003, 01:57 AM	#3
Cody2552 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 68	thanx for the info, but anything about the cross member. i have heard of it being moved or somewhat? what about the sensors on the T5? do you have to move them to the Tremec?

02-12-2003, 08:31 AM	#7
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	whats the point of the adjustable crossmember if you can just break the welds on the stock one and move it back? and if you dont respot weld the crossmember wont it move around a bit? __________________ '91 GT,410W,10.5 to 1 comp,Victor Jr. heads,Victor 5.8 intake,FTI cam,Crane retro fit lifters,Scorpian 1.6 RR's,Melling HV oil pump,MSD distro.,Canton oil pan,FMS flywheel,Romac balancer,FMS timing chain,Accufab 90mm TB,C&L 76mm maf, 42lbers,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Pro dumps,powerchamber,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Ford Racing gauges,5inch Tach,centerline convo pro's,nitto DR's,Pro3i lower control arms,50/50 shocks,3.55 gears,TFS HD diff. cover Next year: Tremec TKO,Spec stage 3 clutch,alum driveshaft,complete fuel system www.angelfire.com/linux/demondan

02-12-2003, 04:47 PM	#8
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	See some TKO install photos off my homepage. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

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