73 Manual trans

[rustybutterknif]

What manual trans was used origionally in 73 mustangs with the 351-cleveland 4v engine. I was wanting to ditch my FMX and I don't like automatics. Especially the heavy C6. I don't want to deviate too much from what might have been optional equipment at the time, and am kinda looking at it as a sort of bolt up solution. Also how would I ID such a transmission.
Thanks in advance.

 

[68RCodeConv]

There was the standard 3-speed and the optional toploader 4-speed. Probably all the 4-speeds were wide ratio - I don't think the close ratio was available any more in 73. If I were starting from scratch like you are, I would just go ahead and put a 5-speed in it. That way you can run steeper rear gears (which 4V Clevelands need) and still cruise on the highway.

 

[rustybutterknif]

The 5 speed your speaking of, is that the same one from the 5.0 cars? What type of linkages does that one use? Just trying to get an Idea of wht I'm in for here. Also how do I get rid of these freaking links to dumb stuff within the posts?

 

[Gud T.B. Blown]

If your cleveland is stock the T-5 is an acceptable option. However, if your Cleveland is built and you plan on driving hard you'll want to think twice about using a T5 (max torque rating is 300lbs.) and think about a Tremec TKO. It's a bit pricier but it was engineered to handle the amount of torque a healthy Cleveland produces.
A true bolt in will be a toploader. I did the exact same conversion you're thinking of 2 years ago. The hardest part is finding the clutch linkage and pedals.