Want to put a T5 in my 64 1/2. Need some advice.

Mercury · 04-05-2001, 12:12 AM

I know the 8 inch is a strong diff. but I was weighing the cost of rebuilding my 8 in and putting gears and a spool in it, versus trying to find a locking 9 in. Honestly, its been a while since I priced anything for my old Mustangs.

I want to find a T5 from a junkyard, and rebuild it if need be, but I cant find any at all around here. Does anyone have a basic idea of the cost of converting and auto first Gen Mustang to a T5 5 speed?

I know the drive shaft will need shortened and of course the cost of the T5, if I ever find one, and the cost of the clutch and components, but the specialty parts, I'm not sure about the cost, anyone have any ideas? Please tell me, the cost is important, if its to much I'll just put my money towards the 2000 GT.

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64 1/2 Red Mustang Coupe. 289, C4, 3:1 rear gear. Mallory duel point. Ported & Polished 65 heads shaved .01 with 351 windsor valves, high side of 10.5:1 comp, 1.7:1 sled rockers, blue wolverine lumpy cam, autolite 4100 Hipo 4 barrel. And to many others to list

2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd.

64 1/2 red 6cyl coupe. Auto. project car.

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04-05-2001, 12:12 AM	#5
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	I know the 8 inch is a strong diff. but I was weighing the cost of rebuilding my 8 in and putting gears and a spool in it, versus trying to find a locking 9 in. Honestly, its been a while since I priced anything for my old Mustangs. I want to find a T5 from a junkyard, and rebuild it if need be, but I cant find any at all around here. Does anyone have a basic idea of the cost of converting and auto first Gen Mustang to a T5 5 speed? I know the drive shaft will need shortened and of course the cost of the T5, if I ever find one, and the cost of the clutch and components, but the specialty parts, I'm not sure about the cost, anyone have any ideas? Please tell me, the cost is important, if its to much I'll just put my money towards the 2000 GT. ------------------ 64 1/2 Red Mustang Coupe. 289, C4, 3:1 rear gear. Mallory duel point. Ported & Polished 65 heads shaved .01 with 351 windsor valves, high side of 10.5:1 comp, 1.7:1 sled rockers, blue wolverine lumpy cam, autolite 4100 Hipo 4 barrel. And to many others to list 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. 64 1/2 red 6cyl coupe. Auto. project car.