4 Banger tranny??

92Rustang · 10-15-2002, 06:00 PM

What is there to putting this thing into a v-8? I know I'm wasting my time ,but this is the only option I have right know. I heard you just need a bushing or something? If this is true where can I get one. Thanks guys.

TwiLighTBluEGT · 10-15-2002, 10:36 PM

Ummmmm, is it an auto or a stick?

mustangII460 · 10-15-2002, 10:49 PM

I know I'll get flak for this but, I would not use the tranny because the input shaft is too long. Thats unproductive for the crank, bearings etc.

There may be a bearing to take up the width of the smaller diameter, but again, why waste your time and damage.

Not to mention its just plain weaker.

my .02$

horsesnake95 · 10-16-2002, 01:01 AM

Granted if your talking about the 4 cyl. manual tranny, it is not as strong as the V-8.... But sometimes you don't have alot of options...... We put that in my lil bro's 89 5.0 because he was short on funds and we found someone getting rid of it...... Because of the way it's geared though the launch out of 1st was impressive..... All that's needed to install a 4 cyl. manual into a V-8 is the correct bell housing and the proper input shaft bearing (if i remember correctly it's a smaller dia. shaft).

LX XLR8R · 10-16-2002, 05:26 AM

its a smaller diameter but you can use a 79 289 pilot bearing if memeory corerects me and it woll work...yes the gearing is tight and impressisve but done expect it to last

92Rustang · 10-16-2002, 03:59 PM

Thanks guys. And yes I'm talking about a t-5. ARe you talking about the throw out bearing?(input shaft bearing). This is for my little bother and he has no money. COuld we grind down the end on the input shaft?

horsesnake95 · 10-17-2002, 12:53 AM

the throw out bearing should be the same.... the input bearing (goes into the end of the crankshaft) is different because the input shaft is smaller.

gofastmercury · 10-18-2002, 12:01 AM

I pulled out the 5.0 t-5, put in the 2.3 t-5. No changes. I DO NOT expect it to last. But it does bolt right up. I've ben abusing it for about 3 weeks now, no prob. That 3.97 first gear is steep as hell. and really hard on tires!

10-15-2002, 06:00 PM	#1
92Rustang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Smithton, IL, US Posts: 215	4 Banger tranny?? What is there to putting this thing into a v-8? I know I'm wasting my time ,but this is the only option I have right know. I heard you just need a bushing or something? If this is true where can I get one. Thanks guys. __________________ 92 GT 5-speed Windsor Jr,E303,1.7RR,Cobra intake,65mm TB,155lph,24 lbs,75mm MAS,shorties,h-pipe, 2.5 flowmaster,Black magic,Holley adj fuel, 3.73 No times yet. 13.6 before heads,cam,inj,rr www.fordmustanggt.com

10-15-2002, 10:36 PM	#2
TwiLighTBluEGT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 157	Ummmmm, is it an auto or a stick? __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Conv: 58,000 original miles, 2nd owner. Engine: FMS 65mm tb/spacer, C&L 73mm maf, MAC cai. Drivetrain: Built AOD w/ Edge 2800rpm lockup converter, hardened 3-4 inner shaft, Trans-Go shift kit, B&M supercooler, FMS 3.73 gears & aluminum d/s, rebuilt traction lock. Exhaust: BBK unequal length shorty headers, BBK o/r h-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chamber mufflers. Chassis/suspension/brakes: Kenny Brown supersubs. The rest is stock.

10-15-2002, 10:49 PM	#3
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	I know I'll get flak for this but, I would not use the tranny because the input shaft is too long. Thats unproductive for the crank, bearings etc. There may be a bearing to take up the width of the smaller diameter, but again, why waste your time and damage. Not to mention its just plain weaker. my .02$ __________________ Frank

10-16-2002, 05:26 AM	#5
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	its a smaller diameter but you can use a 79 289 pilot bearing if memeory corerects me and it woll work...yes the gearing is tight and impressisve but done expect it to last __________________ 95 undecided cubes, AFR 185s,undecided cam, undecided intake, and a 150 hit 89 "turbonotch" 2.3T You might want to hold on..i saw this on a cartoon once

10-16-2002, 03:59 PM	#6
92Rustang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Smithton, IL, US Posts: 215	Thanks guys. And yes I'm talking about a t-5. ARe you talking about the throw out bearing?(input shaft bearing). This is for my little bother and he has no money. COuld we grind down the end on the input shaft? __________________ 92 GT 5-speed Windsor Jr,E303,1.7RR,Cobra intake,65mm TB,155lph,24 lbs,75mm MAS,shorties,h-pipe, 2.5 flowmaster,Black magic,Holley adj fuel, 3.73 No times yet. 13.6 before heads,cam,inj,rr www.fordmustanggt.com

10-16-2002, 01:01 AM	#4
horsesnake95 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: illinois Posts: 26	Granted if your talking about the 4 cyl. manual tranny, it is not as strong as the V-8.... But sometimes you don't have alot of options...... We put that in my lil bro's 89 5.0 because he was short on funds and we found someone getting rid of it...... Because of the way it's geared though the launch out of 1st was impressive..... All that's needed to install a 4 cyl. manual into a V-8 is the correct bell housing and the proper input shaft bearing (if i remember correctly it's a smaller dia. shaft).

10-17-2002, 12:53 AM	#7
horsesnake95 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: illinois Posts: 26	the throw out bearing should be the same.... the input bearing (goes into the end of the crankshaft) is different because the input shaft is smaller.

10-18-2002, 12:01 AM	#8
gofastmercury Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 366	I pulled out the 5.0 t-5, put in the 2.3 t-5. No changes. I DO NOT expect it to last. But it does bolt right up. I've ben abusing it for about 3 weeks now, no prob. That 3.97 first gear is steep as hell. and really hard on tires! __________________ 93LXcopcarSOLD14.3@96 @ 4500ft 2.02 60ft on street tires. my 67 ranchero NOT A 390 ANY MORE! 460! 3.70's cast manifolds, comp cams 262H, performer, 750DP 100K out of 79 F250 NEW(oct20/02)14.58@95mph 2.3 60 ft corrects to:13.86@100 66 merc comet351w, isky roller 600 lift 268/260@.050, vic jr. 700DP, 5000stall, 4.56's c-4, 3400lbs with driver 12.3@110 @ 4000ft 1.69 60 ft corrects to:11.69@115

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