Adjustable Clutch Cable & T-5 oil?

Mad Horse · 11-09-2004, 10:53 PM

Has anyone used the adjustable clutch cable from Ford Motorsports? Is it any good. Who makes the best/easiest to use firewall adjuster? I plan on sticking with a factory cable since it is so well made.

Also, what about Trans oil? I've heard you don't want to put a synthetic oil into the T-5? Something about wanting to slow down the synchros so you want to use a regular oil? Does anyone know any truth to this.

KiltedBanshees93GT · 11-10-2004, 09:59 AM

My understanding is that most of the adjusters perform about the same, (mines a steeda, but I've heard good things about most every major mfr). Mine uses a stock cable, with a small modification. I believe most do. I would recommend getting a replacement quadrant along with it. The plastic ones are junk.
T-5's will need ATF, not gear oil, its too thick for the needle bearings in the tranny (IIRC).
J

11-09-2004, 10:53 PM	#1
Mad Horse Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Dayton, OH., United States Posts: 467	Adjustable Clutch Cable & T-5 oil? Has anyone used the adjustable clutch cable from Ford Motorsports? Is it any good. Who makes the best/easiest to use firewall adjuster? I plan on sticking with a factory cable since it is so well made. Also, what about Trans oil? I've heard you don't want to put a synthetic oil into the T-5? Something about wanting to slow down the synchros so you want to use a regular oil? Does anyone know any truth to this. __________________ 88GT Performance Mods: 3.73 gears, T-5Z trans, King Cobra clutch, Pro 5.0, Alum. DS, WMS Xtrac subframes, DynoMax Cat-back, PS91 Coil, March alum. Pullies, Fluidyne Rad, Elec fan Cosmetic Mods: Color change interior & exterior, Cervinis Ram air hood, 16" Ponies, LX Taillights. "Nip it in the Bud"

11-10-2004, 09:59 AM	#2
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	Re: Adjustable Clutch Cable & T-5 oil? My understanding is that most of the adjusters perform about the same, (mines a steeda, but I've heard good things about most every major mfr). Mine uses a stock cable, with a small modification. I believe most do. I would recommend getting a replacement quadrant along with it. The plastic ones are junk. T-5's will need ATF, not gear oil, its too thick for the needle bearings in the tranny (IIRC). J __________________ ____________ '66 Mustang Coupe- AKA "Lenore" on disability for a (long) bit '93 GT Mostly stock AKA "Fawkes" Rice Haters Club Member #239 "I find your lack of faith...disturbing." "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." H. L. Mencken

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