2.3l 1v to 5.8l 4v

[f_ford_custom]

I know the physical requirements to put a sbf into the engine bay, but are there ANY transmissions that will work other than the mustang? I have an 86 RUG behind the 2300, but want either an AOD or 6 spd manual. If needed, I can get an 82 GT RUG from a neighbor, but don't know which bell housing will bolt to it AND a 6 spd. The 5.8 is coming from an 87 F250 w/ 4spd, but it has a hydo clutch. Will probably get ALL accessories w/ engine. w/p ->flywheel, valve covers->oil pan. will run RPM air-gap w/ demon carb. 1 wire ignition, 1 wire alt, full eec delete.

I may grab the intake-harness-eec just for kicks. I just don't have time/money for a full efi conversion.

I know the usual list:
oil pan/pick-up, 89 'vert mounts, swap headers, exhaust, tranny x-member, rad/elec fan, 6 in cowl hood, suspension all needs replaced anyway, intake/carb/ignition/alt, battery relocation, rollcage, 5 pt harness, rear seat delete, 5-lug, sway bars,...anything else?

Its my go-to-town car. 5 liters are just too expensive for the performance.

Oh yeah, trannies, where do I look? Fox body only? how about a midsize 87 LTD wagon 3800v6, that's AOD? right? The trannies from mustangs go for more than the car+motor will be.

ANY help/advice/news will be greatly appreciated.

thanks for stoppin' by

 

[rd]

Not sure what you are trying to do? Need to decide stick or auto. Then proceed.

The easiest will be a Mustang T5 from a Gt, bellhousing and all. Not sure what sticks will bolt to the truck bell, but probably not too many. I think the trucks use a Mazda stick shift. Next easiest would be a Mustang AOD, or other v8. I think a 3.0 V6 has the same bellhousing pattern, but not sure.

 

[stykthyn]

any t5 from a 5.0 mustang will work

 

[f_ford_custom]

I would like a T-5 or a Richmond OD six speed, but my budget for a tranny is less than 350 right now. I have 250 in the car, 175 in the engine, and 125 in the carb/intake. So far, I'm at 550, every t-5 I find runs like 500-650. The v8 stangs run like 1000 with drivelines in tact. AOD or T5, either way.

 

[warriorpluto]

or you could go to a c6(small block version) like my. got one from an 87 bronco.
you just need to get aftermarket shifter and shorter driveshaft.

 

[f_ford_custom]

will f250 aod clear trans tunnel? can pick up for 50 more, still bolted to engine. have drove truck, 1 and 2 work, cannot get above 25, salvage yards are rough, especially w/o seat, lol.

I just dont have money for Mustang parts, man they have proud owners. Totalled, they ask like a grand.

 

[Mr. Rustypwnz]

the f250 trans is prolly an e4od not an aod