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another aod to t5 swap?

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dksStang

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im sure this has been asked several times in the past but i cant find a link or previous thread that describes it. im wanting to convert my aod to a t-5.i have a friend that wants to convert t-5 to aod so all parts will be accesible to me. i know ill need the -bell housing,
-t5 trans
-clutch pedal assembly
-clutch cable
-cross member
will i need anything else like a different driveshaft or anythingelse that i didnt list? anyhelp is greatly appreciated.
~dan
 

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-Block plate
-Bell housing
-Flywheel (new dowels and pilot bearing recommended)
-Clutch set (disc, plate, tob, alignment tool)
-Clutch Fork (new pivot stud recommended)
-Tranny
-Proper speedo gear for rear axle ratio
-Crossmember (plus mid-pipe hanger bracket)
-Shifter, l/u boots, console plate
-Clutch cable assembly (cable, quadrant, adjuster)
-Pedal assembly
-Wiring harness w/ switches
-Case of Budweiser & a stereo

Believe I haven't left anything out
 
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???

as far as the harness goes the only 2 plugs are the speedod back up switch correct? and as far as the block plate goes....what do you mean by that?
 

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you dont need a new crossmember... the spot welds on the bushing, grind them down so you can move the bushings forward or backward. the blockplate is that thin peice of metl that goes on before the flywheel.
 
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computer?

will i need to replace my computer? some people say yes and some say no. i need more opinions...thanks guys
 

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nope aod comp works keep them comin! lol
 
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You could use your auto crossmember, exhaust hanger and computer. Remember you will need to cut the top part of the shifter hole about 1/2 to clear the shifter tower.
You could use your auto drive shaft but the "stick" drive shaft looks "beefier" at the yokes.
Technically the manual computer keeps the revs higher between shifting. AOD should work fine though.
You could do your rear main if its leaking.
 

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I copied this from a prev question that I replied to.

You don't need a computer if going from an AOD to a Manual.

You will need a flywheel, clutch, pilot & throwout bearing, clutch fork, cable. speedo gear, shifter boot that sets on top of the shifter (bolts to the floor), leather shifter boot (snaps into center console), shift knob, crossmember (or cut and reweld aod crossmember), t-5 exhaust bracket (bolts to tranny mount), clutch & brake pedal assembly, pedal quadrant (Steeda is the best), firewall adjuster for cable (if not using a stock adjustable quadrant with stock cable), and you may need a special couple inch wiring adapter for the backup light/ neutral safety switch (I don't remember if it's a tremmic thing).

Is the conversion hard, NO, but it will take some time (maybe more than a day, depending on tools and your knowledge of Fox Bodies).

Quick run down.
Disconnect battery.
Jack up car (all four corners need a stand high enough to angle & slide the AOD out).
Drop the H-Pipe.
Drain AOD, pull off kickdown linkage, speedo cable, neutral/backup plug, tranny coolant lines and shifter linkage.
Drop the driveline from the back, then slide out of tailshaft.
Take off starter, flexplate cover, then unbolt torque converter, drain torque converter.
Put jack under tranny, unbolt tranny mounts, crossmember, bellhousing bolts.
Pull tranny back and lower down.
Remove cooling lines and kickdown cable
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Remove drivers seat
Takeout shifter (undo the wire cable from shifter and push under console)
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You may have to disconnect air bag (I did)
This is dangerous as f**k!!!!!
Keep you head, arm or whatever away from the front of the bag.
Air bags have been known to break and kill mechanics!
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Drop the steering column.
Remove brake pedal assembly
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Swap the flexplate for a flywheel (use locktite)
Put in brake and clutch pedal assembly.
Put in quadrant.
Route cable
Bolt up steering column
Put in seat.
Bolt up clutch and bellhousing (pilot and throwout bearings, fork) also use alignment tool
You and your buddy will need to lift and align the inputshaft while putting in the tranny.
Bolt H-pipe bracket and crossmeber.
Do the neultral/backup wiring
Put on driveline.
Bolt up h-pipe and rest of exhaust.
Put on boots, upper part of shifter (if two piece) and knob
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Hope this points you in the right direction. Good luck.
 

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But you will need to swap puters with your buddy for the AOD to work for him.
 
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crossmember

if i take the t5 crossmember out of my buddies car will it bolt up in the same locations or are the mounting points different?
 

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try this link it's very thorough...printable checklist too

http://www.westcoastfords.com/articles/tech/t5swap/t5swap.html
 
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thanks

thanks for the help guys
 
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