shifter question for my T-5 to c4 conversion...

[393strokervert]

I finally blew the t-5 thats behind my 393 last week. I'm trying to save money at this time in life so I don't really want to buy a trans right now. I have a c4 w/tq converter sitting here that has been rebuilt w/a shift kit already installed, I got it with a donor car I bought a couple years back, it shifted perfectly then. I figure I might as well use it in the stang as it's sitting here Free. I don't drive the stang too much as it's not my dd, it's more of a fun weekend car & I just want to get it drivable soon.
I've searched the forum & I can't seem to find the answers that I need.. I have two unanswered questions...everything else I'm good on I believe.

#1> can I modify a stock sn95 "aod" shifter & cables to run the c4? this c4 was in a car that had a "column" shifter..(I know I can buy an aftermarket shifter but again, I'm trying to save money right now & I can get a stock shifter from the local jy for cheap if that will work....I just don't want to waste money on a jy shifter if it won't work)..... trans has a standard valvbody

#2 how do I hook up the detent cable? it was run by a rod to the carb before. the throttle body has been converted to the foxbody style on this car.. . Thanks in advance for any help & insight anyone can provide.

 

[BlackVert]

i have an AOD, not a C4, and still have the 94/95 throttle body, so this might not help much, but i was able to use the unused boss on the TB and fab a couple brackets for the kick down cable. i'll see if i can find my old thread about it if you think it would help

 

[BlackVert]

FWIW (not much I know), here is my old thread ...

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/734901-fabbing-aod-kickdown-cable.html

 

[Dan95-5.0]

i know you can get the B&M hammer shifter with the c4 conversion kit brackets.

 

[BlackVert]

oh, and there is one other thing to keep in mind ... the neutral safety switch. if you don't do anything about that, the car will not want to start. i ended up jumping mine at the harness connector near the firewall on the passenger side. not the best solution i know, because the computer probably thinks it is always in neutral, but the car starts at least.

 

[393strokervert]

FWIW (not much I know), here is my old thread ...

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/734901-fabbing-aod-kickdown-cable.html

I looked thru that thread....gave me some really good ideas, Thanks man, I really appreciate it!
as far as the cltch switch, I'm leaving the pedals in there for now but I'll probably jumper wire that switch like you mentioned just so I won't have to push the pedal every time lol.... idk how long I'm gonna keep it auto, I really love a stick but I have this free c4 sitting here so I think I'm gonna enjoy it for a while as a three speed.. should be fun around town.

i know you can get the B&M hammer shifter with the c4 conversion kit brackets.

I've seen those & just might pick one up intead of trying the stock style. I'd like to keep it stock looking, might even put a boot over it so it still looks like a stick...idk, we'll see. Thanks for the input, I appreciate it.

 

[sleeper tsi]

T-5 trans

i'm looking for a T-5 really bad is yours rebuildable if so would it fit a 1972 mustang 302 block and would you sell if so how much delivered to 53913.

 

[393strokervert]

i'm looking for a T-5 really bad is yours rebuildable if so would it fit a 1972 mustang 302 block and would you sell if so how much delivered to 53913.

I'm sure it's rebuildable but it won't be cheap. I snapped something inside...not sure what yet. I think I'm gonna hold on to it for now.
honestly, even if I would sell this one....by the time you buy it & pay for shipping to you....then have it rebuilt... it would be alot simpler & cheaper imo to buy one thats already been rebuilt.... check the classifieds here on SN, the corral forums classifieds & on ebay as well. just a thought. thats what I'll be doing when I decide to go back to a stick.