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Originally Posted by mustangII460

Eventually the 4 banger trans will kill your rear engine bearing.

The pilot shaft on the 4 cyl T5 is longer and smaller dia. There is a pilot shaft bearing that will take up the slack on dia, but not lenght. Machining the lenght is needed.

So in short, It will push into your crankshaft and rattle around if the above in not done.

Will it work, yeah, would I use one? No way. One good launch will shatter it.

A good used V8 T5 or even a new one is alot less than a engine rebuild.


My $.02

The input shaft bearing can be found in the correct size.
There are several applications that are listed in the forums from time to time.
Basically measure the ID of the crank, then measure the OD of the 4 cyl T5.
Take those 2 measurements to a parts store, and they should be able to find the right bearing for you.

Yes the 4cyl unit is still slightly weaker, but it will hold up for a while if you don't beat the living crap out of it on a daily basis.


If funds are tight, the 4cyl t5 can work well. It just isn't likely to work forever.


jason