T-5 guys

Fostang · 01-29-2002, 09:16 PM

I'm in the process of rounding up the last parts to convert to a t-5 in the fastback. I'm just wondering what type of shifters you guys are running and how it feels to drive with it. Not too far away from the driver? Or just perfect? Thanks again guys. Do any of you which way would be the esiest and cheapest to add a cable clutch? I have the cable already.

agawam · 01-29-2002, 10:04 PM

I have the same thing a T5 the whole clutch, bellhouse and flywheel along with the cable and wondering the same thing. they do make a kit I think it was 375bucks, which is nuts,what do these parts pedlers think we're made of money? I'll figure it out myself then post it for all to see at a price we can all afford ---free all its going to take is modifying your clutch pedal to work like the cable unit and mounting the firewall mount I'm working on it

Fostang · 01-30-2002, 05:06 PM

I'll be waiting patiently. He he hee.... I'll see if I can also work on it.

David Fulford · 01-31-2002, 10:17 AM

I have the B&M ripper. I like it, but then again it's the only one I've had so I can't compare it to anything. I just kept my old mechanical linkage. I don't really mind it.

66fastback · 02-04-2002, 01:22 PM

welded up the pedal myself...pretty easy mod and the cable is really sweet (SMOOTH AND QUIET). As far as shifters go....I have put about 100,000 miles on mine using the stock shifter mechanism and the handle from an old Hurst 4 speed. I cut off the shifter handle and drilled a pair of holes--viola!! Puts the shifter knob right where it always has been. Good luck.

69mach351 · 02-04-2002, 06:34 PM

Hello, I am a new member. I put a t-5 in my mustang and a cable clutch to go with it. The only kit you can buy for the adapting the cable to older cars costs around $300 so I decided to weld a piece of metal onto the clutch pedal and make a mount for the cable on the firewall. I need to shorten the cable, does anyone know the best way to do this? I have the B&M shifter, but I haven't even put the seats in to see how far the reach is. As you can tell my restoration is not yet completed.

Fostang · 02-05-2002, 02:02 PM

I've opted to go with a hydraulic clutch. Lets see how this goes. (crosses finger)

01-29-2002, 09:16 PM	#1
Fostang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 599	T-5 guys I'm in the process of rounding up the last parts to convert to a t-5 in the fastback. I'm just wondering what type of shifters you guys are running and how it feels to drive with it. Not too far away from the driver? Or just perfect? Thanks again guys. Do any of you which way would be the esiest and cheapest to add a cable clutch? I have the cable already. __________________ 67' Fastback-Supercharged 4.6 DOHC Cobra, T-56, 8.8 more to come. 67' Coupe-EFI, AOD, 8.8 90 Gt-Supercharged,MAF,TB,1.7's ripper, bassani x, 3.55's, 01' cobras, headers. 89'GT-Supercharged,Heads,Cam,Intake,TB,MAF,power pipe,headers,offroad exhaust,black bullits.

01-29-2002, 10:04 PM	#2
agawam Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: agawam ma usa Posts: 39	I have the same thing a T5 the whole clutch, bellhouse and flywheel along with the cable and wondering the same thing. they do make a kit I think it was 375bucks, which is nuts,what do these parts pedlers think we're made of money? I'll figure it out myself then post it for all to see at a price we can all afford ---free all its going to take is modifying your clutch pedal to work like the cable unit and mounting the firewall mount I'm working on it __________________ agawam performance owner

01-30-2002, 05:06 PM	#3
Fostang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 599	I'll be waiting patiently. He he hee.... I'll see if I can also work on it. __________________ 67' Fastback-Supercharged 4.6 DOHC Cobra, T-56, 8.8 more to come. 67' Coupe-EFI, AOD, 8.8 90 Gt-Supercharged,MAF,TB,1.7's ripper, bassani x, 3.55's, 01' cobras, headers. 89'GT-Supercharged,Heads,Cam,Intake,TB,MAF,power pipe,headers,offroad exhaust,black bullits.

01-31-2002, 10:17 AM	#4
David Fulford Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 193	I have the B&M ripper. I like it, but then again it's the only one I've had so I can't compare it to anything. I just kept my old mechanical linkage. I don't really mind it. __________________ 1969 fast back; yellow; weld wheels; 302 roller with GT-40 heads; 3:55 gears; 5spd T-5; MSD 6AL; E-303; flows; Hedman headers; Holley 600;Weiand Accelerator;1.6 rockers

02-04-2002, 01:22 PM	#5
66fastback Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 208	welded up the pedal myself...pretty easy mod and the cable is really sweet (SMOOTH AND QUIET). As far as shifters go....I have put about 100,000 miles on mine using the stock shifter mechanism and the handle from an old Hurst 4 speed. I cut off the shifter handle and drilled a pair of holes--viola!! Puts the shifter knob right where it always has been. Good luck. __________________ 66 GT Fastback,fuel injected 5.0, 5-speed, cable clutch, JBA's and duals, 3.40 gears and handling mods...just call me "Doc"

02-04-2002, 06:34 PM	#6
69mach351 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: California- Hollister Posts: 14	clutch cable Hello, I am a new member. I put a t-5 in my mustang and a cable clutch to go with it. The only kit you can buy for the adapting the cable to older cars costs around $300 so I decided to weld a piece of metal onto the clutch pedal and make a mount for the cable on the firewall. I need to shorten the cable, does anyone know the best way to do this? I have the B&M shifter, but I haven't even put the seats in to see how far the reach is. As you can tell my restoration is not yet completed.

02-05-2002, 02:02 PM	#7
Fostang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 599	I've opted to go with a hydraulic clutch. Lets see how this goes. (crosses finger) __________________ 67' Fastback-Supercharged 4.6 DOHC Cobra, T-56, 8.8 more to come. 67' Coupe-EFI, AOD, 8.8 90 Gt-Supercharged,MAF,TB,1.7's ripper, bassani x, 3.55's, 01' cobras, headers. 89'GT-Supercharged,Heads,Cam,Intake,TB,MAF,power pipe,headers,offroad exhaust,black bullits.

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