Got Tremec

95/GT/5.0 · 01-10-2003, 06:07 PM

After all the b/s I've been through with T-5's and finally got my rod back on the road.I find a deal on a Tremec 3550w/shifter(not a tko).This is truly the way to go.My question is;can I pull my T-5 and stick the 3550 in with my OEM bellhousing, shift fork,clutch disc,plate,and drive shaft.Thanks,anthony

saltzstang · 01-10-2003, 06:12 PM

The tremec has a different bolt pattern to the bellhousing than the T-5 unless you have a bulletproof bell from ford that has both bolt holes drilled( Ive got it!).

sn95gt19 · 01-10-2003, 06:14 PM

for the sn95, i had to buy a fox body tremec bellhousing its going to be 5/8 short if you do it that way

d+d sells a spacer though, some people dont even bother

95/GT/5.0 · 01-10-2003, 06:27 PM

>sn95gt19. So I do have to replace my oem t-5 bellhousing.The guy selling the trans has a bellhousing that comes with the tremec anyway. I guess that's not a problem.Can I use my T-5 clutch disc and drive shaft,is the yoke the same as t-5's. Thanks,Anthony

chris91LX · 01-10-2003, 06:37 PM

You will need a new BH, if you go with a TKO you will need a new clutch disc, as the TKO has a larger input shaft. If you buy a new trans it should come with the new yoke. I have the McLeod BH that can accomodate the T5 or the Tremecs. You will also need a new shifter, unless you decide to go with the one that comes with the trans, which is like a stock T5 shifter.

95/GT/5.0 · 01-10-2003, 06:42 PM

>Chris91Lx I'm not going with the TKO I'm going with a 3550 read my original post.

sn95gt19 · 01-10-2003, 09:13 PM

you can use your stock driveshaft, you only need a new yoke if you get the tko.

so youll need
bellhousing (comes with trans)
trans
stock replacement clutch (10.5") whatever brand
throwout bearing (if you need a new one)

the only thing that you will HAVE to buy different is the throwout fork, the sn95's have a longer throwout fork so you have to buy one for the fox style.

ford sells a kit that comes with the throwout fork, and a oem clutch cable. i paid ($65)

hope that helps

95/GT/5.0 · 01-10-2003, 10:23 PM

>sn95gt19 Thanks for the info.You have really helped me a great deal.I just wish I'd come across this Tremec deal sooner.I put that ole junk T-5 in today.The one I had to swap input shafts on.It works fine,but for how long you never know.I'm hard on em.I live in Biloxi,MS. and the guy who has the Tremec lives in Galveston,TX. I'm leaving in the morning to go get it.8 hours one way.As you can see I want it bad.I'm gonna take a day off work next week and put that bad boy in.My brother owns a mechanic shop.With air tools and a rack, it shouldn't take long.I'm becoming a pro at taking them out and putting them back in.It only took me an hour an a half today to swap them.Since I didn't have to remove the bellhousing.Anyway I'll let ya know how it went in about a week.Thanks again for your help,it's appreciated more than you know. 95/GT/5.0 w/ a Tremec

01-10-2003, 06:07 PM	#1
95/GT/5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Biloxi.Mississippi Posts: 49	Got Tremec After all the b/s I've been through with T-5's and finally got my rod back on the road.I find a deal on a Tremec 3550w/shifter(not a tko).This is truly the way to go.My question is;can I pull my T-5 and stick the 3550 in with my OEM bellhousing, shift fork,clutch disc,plate,and drive shaft.Thanks,anthony __________________ 1995/GT/5.0 Last edited by 95/GT/5.0; 01-10-2003 at 06:46 PM..

01-10-2003, 06:12 PM	#2
saltzstang Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: southeast texas Posts: 90	The tremec has a different bolt pattern to the bellhousing than the T-5 unless you have a bulletproof bell from ford that has both bolt holes drilled( Ive got it!). __________________ AFR 1492 heads,Track Heat Intake, d.s.s super pro bullet 331, lakewood bell, king cobra, 3550 ,UPR shifter, aluminum shaft, 4.10, 31-spline, spool,hoosier27x10, moroso ds-2, 175-juice, egt...11.40 on motor spray pass coming.

01-10-2003, 06:14 PM	#3
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	for the sn95, i had to buy a fox body tremec bellhousing its going to be 5/8 short if you do it that way d+d sells a spacer though, some people dont even bother __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

01-10-2003, 06:27 PM	#4
95/GT/5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Biloxi.Mississippi Posts: 49	>sn95gt19. So I do have to replace my oem t-5 bellhousing.The guy selling the trans has a bellhousing that comes with the tremec anyway. I guess that's not a problem.Can I use my T-5 clutch disc and drive shaft,is the yoke the same as t-5's. Thanks,Anthony __________________ 1995/GT/5.0

01-10-2003, 06:37 PM	#5
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	You will need a new BH, if you go with a TKO you will need a new clutch disc, as the TKO has a larger input shaft. If you buy a new trans it should come with the new yoke. I have the McLeod BH that can accomodate the T5 or the Tremecs. You will also need a new shifter, unless you decide to go with the one that comes with the trans, which is like a stock T5 shifter. __________________ My Ford Club http://www.midwestfords.org/ Best time N/A 12.9 @ 107 1.711 60' 125 shot - 12.04 @ 113 1.59 60'

01-10-2003, 06:42 PM	#6
95/GT/5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Biloxi.Mississippi Posts: 49	>Chris91Lx I'm not going with the TKO I'm going with a 3550 read my original post. __________________ 1995/GT/5.0 Last edited by 95/GT/5.0; 01-10-2003 at 10:37 PM..

01-10-2003, 09:13 PM	#7
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	you can use your stock driveshaft, you only need a new yoke if you get the tko. so youll need bellhousing (comes with trans) trans stock replacement clutch (10.5") whatever brand throwout bearing (if you need a new one) the only thing that you will HAVE to buy different is the throwout fork, the sn95's have a longer throwout fork so you have to buy one for the fox style. ford sells a kit that comes with the throwout fork, and a oem clutch cable. i paid ($65) hope that helps __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

01-10-2003, 10:23 PM	#8
95/GT/5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Biloxi.Mississippi Posts: 49	>sn95gt19 Thanks for the info.You have really helped me a great deal.I just wish I'd come across this Tremec deal sooner.I put that ole junk T-5 in today.The one I had to swap input shafts on.It works fine,but for how long you never know.I'm hard on em.I live in Biloxi,MS. and the guy who has the Tremec lives in Galveston,TX. I'm leaving in the morning to go get it.8 hours one way.As you can see I want it bad.I'm gonna take a day off work next week and put that bad boy in.My brother owns a mechanic shop.With air tools and a rack, it shouldn't take long.I'm becoming a pro at taking them out and putting them back in.It only took me an hour an a half today to swap them.Since I didn't have to remove the bellhousing.Anyway I'll let ya know how it went in about a week.Thanks again for your help,it's appreciated more than you know. 95/GT/5.0 w/ a Tremec __________________ 1995/GT/5.0

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