questions on the AOD T5 swap

[93GTDIN]

Where can I find a cheap kit? Would it be cheaper to get each item off of ebay used individually?

As far as installation:

Is it pretty straightforward? Can it be done in a weekend? I know you people dont know anything about my technical skill but it's safe to say I know my way around the garage, I was able to build my engine and put it in successfully,

Is there anything anybody who has done it would like to share that might make my life a little easier when I undertake this task?

[PKRWUD]

If you plan on swapping to a 5 speed ECM, make sure you disconnect the wire going to pin 30 at the ECM 60 pin connector, otherwise you'll fry it.

Take care,
~Chris

OK...I BOUGHT MY STANG OVER A YEAR AGO WITH AN AOD...I HAD THE AOD REBUILT AND HAD SOME GOOD MODS PUT INTO IT. WELL, 4TH GEAR WENY BYE BYE ABOUT 7 MONTHS LATER. I STUMBLED ACCROSS A (20,000 MILES) USED TREMEC WITH FLYWHEEL, BELLHOUSING AND THE WHOLE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FOR 990 DOLLARS. SO, ALL I HAD TO DO WAS FIND THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET VICE THE AOD BRACKET....I WENT TO THE BONE YARD AND PULLED A CLUTCH PEDAL AND BRACKET OUT OF A 85 COUPE 4 CYLINDER...IT RAN ME 17 DOLLARS. THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET SWAP UNDER THE DASH WILL TAKE YA ABOUT 8 HOURS....BUT REMEMBER TO PULL THE FRONT SEAT AND TAKE THE STEERING COLUMN ALL THE WAY OUT. REMEMBER..IF YOU GET FRUSTRATED LIKE I DID, TAKE 10 MINUTE BREAKS EVERY HOUR OR SO....HAVE A COLD BEER AND ATTCK THE PROJECT AGAIN. IT IS TIME CONSUMING...BUT I GOT IT ALL DONW FOR 1000 DOLLARS WITH A TREMEC, SFI FLYWHEEL AND A CENTER FORCE DUAL FRICTION CLUTCH...ALL WITH LESS THAN 25,000 MILES. WHEN I TESTED IT ALL OUT IT WAS GREAT....JUST HAD TO DIAL IN THE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENTS.....IF YOU DO IT BY YOURSELF....JUST HAVE A FRIEND HELP WITH THE TRANNY..IT WILL KEEP YA FROM GETTING PISSED OFF.....GOOD LUCK

[93GTDIN]

does anybody have a list of everything that is necessary to make the swap?

[1hot5.0]

Do a search on the message boards for AOD to T-5 swap and im sure you will find a parts list.

[Sonics2042]

I start my conversion this friday. I finally got all the parts in and a back-up car to drive. I will be installing off-road x-pipe, (black) interior carpet, (black) cargo carpet and new (black) leather back seat covers. (Converting interior to black). I'm excited .

T-5 Transmission
T-5 Clutch Fork - 86-93
1987-1993 Pedal Assembly w/ pedals
Bellhousing
Clutch - 10 1/2"
Flywheel - for 10 1/2" Clutch
Flywheel Bolts
Transmission to Block Plate
Shifter
Shift Boot, Knob, Handle, Noise Barrier Weather Boot Gasket
Clutch Quadrant and Adjuster
Clutch Cable
T-5 Backup Wire Harness
Speedometer Gear to match your Gears
Pilot Bearing
Bellhousing Bolts (You can only use 2 of your AOD ones)
Pressure Plate Bolts
Clutch Cable Retainer Clip
Replacement T-5 Tail Shaft Seal
Steel Bearing Retainer

Thanks,
DoranW

[93GTDIN]

Did you buy all your parts individually or in a kit?

[fiveohpatrol]

You dont need to take the steering column all the way out to get the pedal assembly swapped, just drop it down a little.

The pedal assembly is the biggest pain in the arse of the whole swap, but if I can do it, then I'm sure you can

Here's the site that I went by, it has a complete parts list and step by step instructions with pictures. I went by it and had no problems at all with the swap.
T5 swap
I pieced my kit together, and after selling the fairly fresh AOD, I only ended up out of about $150-200 for the swap. Not bad for over a half a second quicker in the 1/4 and a LOT more fun to drive


good luck with it, and if you have any problems, feel free to PM me or catch me on AIM screenname: "stangcobra"

[Sonics2042]

Originally posted by 93GTDIN
Did you buy all your parts individually or in a kit?

I got all my stuff individually....

Also, I think the link fiveohpatrol was going for was http://www.wcfords.com/articles/tech/t5swap/t5swap.html

They updated their site a while ago. Very helpful though.

Thanks,
DoranW

[USMC302]

Make sure the Neutral Safety switch is on the pedal assembley you get. There is also an electracl connector for the tranny that goes under the car you will need, I got mine from Ford and it was about $30. Good luck with the swap, it took me all weekend, Something I didn't see mentioned was a driveshaft, the auto driveshaft has balancers on the front and rear and is much heavier that the 5 speed one, you might as well go aluminum before buying a stock one. A fluid pump will come in handy for the ATF. Remember that is right you will put ATF in your 5speed, mix it with a little bit of gear oil your first fill up if you get a new T5. Again, this is a painfull swap, but accomplishable, stay calm and like mentioned before take breaks. I took my steering column all of the way out,, it was easier for me.

[Joker's Ace]

Do you need to make any adjustments to your computer when doing this conversion? I have an 87 Mustang McLaren, that is fuel injected.