AOD to T5 swap - Everything that is needed?

[I_AM_CANADIAN]

What do I need to do to change from aod to t5? Are they different driveshaft lengths?
So parts list.....
T5
Clutch
clutch cable
firewall adjuster and quadrant - not necesary, but a good idea?
clutch pedal assembly
shifter

what am I missing?

 

[LilRedPony]

I think you got most of the big stuff. A few things I can think of to add are

Bellhousing
Clutch fork
Upper and lower shifter boots
Dust shield
And a couple small things like the pilot bearing and correct speedo gear

It would be a good idea to get a firewall adjuster and quadrant, I didn't and wish I did. MM has a kit that comes with an OEM cable, adjuster and quadrant for about $121, here's a link

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/cq.asp#packages

Also if the clutch fork pivot stud in the bellhousing is worn you will probably want to replace it.

Good luck

 

[LilRedPony]

I forgot to add that the driveshafts are the same length. You can use the AOD driveshaft, just be sure that the balancer clears the tailshaft seal on the tranny.

 

[Curse]

What do I need to do to change from aod to t5? Are they different driveshaft lengths?
So parts list.....
T5
Clutch
clutch cable
firewall adjuster and quadrant - not necesary, but a good idea?
clutch pedal assembly
shifter

what am I missing?

If you do need a clutch fork and clutch cable, buyfordracing.com sells a kit that comes with both for $40
http://www.buyfordracing.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=374

 

[89MustangGX]

The driveshafts are similar, but from what I understand the AOD shaft is not splined as long as the T5 shaft is and this can cause some issues later down the road. I did take an AOD shaft out of a T5 car before I knew this, and it seemed a little messed up -- so I kind of have to agree with it. You can use a T5 shaft in an auto car and be fine, but an Auto shaft in a T5 car will case problems eventually. The FMS shaft works in both. I'd probably go for an FMS piece and be done with it.

 

[fox racer]

my AOD exhaust hanger didnt work.. i need one off 5 speed

 

[cjman15]

Prolly need a flywheel? Didn't think auto flexplates could work with a T-5

 

[90StangLX]

What you need to do the swap:
flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, tranny with bellhousing, clutch fork, pedals, wiring harness, speedo gear, exhaust hanger, shifter, clutch cable, quadrant, pilot bearing. The bellhousing bolts are different lengths for the t5, and I think that the flywheel bolts might be different too. Also the console plate for the shifter might not be a bad idea. I've heard of guys having issues with the AOD tranny crossmember but I can't verify as I simply swapped in a t5 unit from a donor car. Don't forget plugs for the tranny lines in the radiator, you won't be using that anymore. Good luck.

 

[JerryDaugherty]

Are the flywheel bolts different from the Automatic and the T-5?

 

[90StangLX]

Yes, the bolts are different lengths. The flywheel requires a longer bolt than the flexplate.