Help Please!

Rodoggx · 11-26-2002, 10:17 PM

Ok Ok, My 90 lx has a tranny problem..... it has a broken AOD. The thing is I found a donor car for a T-5 swap. Its a "1985" 5.0.
I have a list of all the parts I need for the swap but my question is this: can I use ALL the parts from this 1985 5.0? My list of parts says I need a 1987+ clutch fork and pedal assembly. however, another list states that it doesn't matter. So, Will all the parts from the 1985 fit in my 1990 ????? I don't wanna spend any money on this if I have to buy parts from another donor.
Thank you very much.

Rodoggx · 11-27-2002, 11:10 AM

I'm speaking with the guy on Friday to buy the parts.... before I get them I just wanna know if they will all fit in my 90. Anyone ever done something similar or know anything about this????

PKRWUD · 11-28-2002, 12:49 AM

If you install a 5 speed ECM, be sure to cut the wire going to pin 30. Otherwise, you will fry the ECM.

Take care,
~Chris

Rodoggx · 11-28-2002, 01:06 PM

ECM.... do you mean the computer? cuz, I'm just goin to leave my auto computer in there.... If you don't mean the computer..... whats an ECM???? hehe... Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!!!

BLACK85GT · 11-28-2002, 01:29 PM

are you getting a good deal on the 85? You might be better off spending the $1,100 on a brand new one and it will have all the correct plugs on it (for reverse lights etc). My 85 T5 went many years ago. I dont think they are as strong as the Heavy duty t5 available today. also remember the flywheel and clutch are smaller on the 85

PKRWUD · 11-28-2002, 01:57 PM

Yes, the ECM is the "computer".

Take care,
~Chris

Rodoggx · 11-28-2002, 02:45 PM

Actually the guy told me i can have the tranny, and everything needed for the swap for $200 and 225 if I want the drive shaft.

11-26-2002, 10:17 PM	#1
Rodoggx Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: VA. Posts: 71	Help Please! Ok Ok, My 90 lx has a tranny problem..... it has a broken AOD. The thing is I found a donor car for a T-5 swap. Its a "1985" 5.0. I have a list of all the parts I need for the swap but my question is this: can I use ALL the parts from this 1985 5.0? My list of parts says I need a 1987+ clutch fork and pedal assembly. however, another list states that it doesn't matter. So, Will all the parts from the 1985 fit in my 1990 ????? I don't wanna spend any money on this if I have to buy parts from another donor. Thank you very much. __________________ 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 - All STOCK!!!! Wha?!!! Stock???.... no money for mods..

11-27-2002, 11:10 AM	#2
Rodoggx Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: VA. Posts: 71	I'm speaking with the guy on Friday to buy the parts.... before I get them I just wanna know if they will all fit in my 90. Anyone ever done something similar or know anything about this???? __________________ 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 - All STOCK!!!! Wha?!!! Stock???.... no money for mods..

11-28-2002, 12:49 AM	#3
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	If you install a 5 speed ECM, be sure to cut the wire going to pin 30. Otherwise, you will fry the ECM. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

11-28-2002, 01:06 PM	#4
Rodoggx Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: VA. Posts: 71	ECM.... do you mean the computer? cuz, I'm just goin to leave my auto computer in there.... If you don't mean the computer..... whats an ECM???? hehe... Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!!! __________________ 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 - All STOCK!!!! Wha?!!! Stock???.... no money for mods..

11-28-2002, 01:29 PM	#5
BLACK85GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa,FLORIDA Posts: 340	are you getting a good deal on the 85? You might be better off spending the $1,100 on a brand new one and it will have all the correct plugs on it (for reverse lights etc). My 85 T5 went many years ago. I dont think they are as strong as the Heavy duty t5 available today. also remember the flywheel and clutch are smaller on the 85 __________________ 5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377

11-28-2002, 01:57 PM	#6
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Yes, the ECM is the "computer". Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

11-28-2002, 02:45 PM	#7
Rodoggx Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: VA. Posts: 71	Actually the guy told me i can have the tranny, and everything needed for the swap for $200 and 225 if I want the drive shaft. __________________ 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 - All STOCK!!!! Wha?!!! Stock???.... no money for mods..