I don't know if they'd handle the torque load if they had such a low first gear ratio.
The original T-5 for the 5.0 was rated for 260lb/ft of torque.
That was because of the weak needle bearing input shaft, and the weak 3.35:1 first gear.
Neither the Turbocoupe or the SVO delivered powerful low end torque, which is probably why they held together.
And yes, the 4 banger input shaft is different from the 5.0.
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