Can I install a 94 t5 in my 87 coupe

voodoo

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i have an 87 coupe with a t5 and i would like to put my D&D Performance built t5 out of my old 94 in it. What all do I need to do it or will it just bolt in ?

 

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As I recall....the 94-95 input shaft is about 3/4" longer and the bellhousings are different. So if you swap out the input shaft and bellhousing.....I think that's all you need to do??

 

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KamiKaziDK said:

As I recall....the 94-95 input shaft is about 3/4" longer and the bellhousings are different. So if you swap out the input shaft and bellhousing.....I think that's all you need to do??

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^^^^^^^ I have a converted 95 t-5 in my 90. No problems.

All you need is the foxbody input shaft and foxbody bellhousing

 

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Or you can use the SN95 bellhousing and call it done.

 

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so i can leave the bell housing that is in my car and use the input shaft that is in my current t5 and its a done deal ? Sweet I love that D&D t5

 

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voodoo said:

so i can leave the bell housing that is in my car and use the input shaft that is in my current t5 and its a done deal ? Sweet I love that D&D t5

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You can do that but you may have to trim the shifter opening in the floor pan as it will now sit 3/4" further back from the engine because of the longer bell housing.

 

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what i meant to say was that i can use my current 87 bell housing and take the input shaft from my current 87 t5 and put that input shaft in my 94 t5 and call it a done deal. lol

 

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how hard is it to swap out the input shaft ?

 

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See TTC: Product Literature to download a FREE service manual for T5 or Tremec 3550/TKO
You will need the Adobe Acrobat viewer which is also a free download – Adobe - Adobe Reader download - All versions

http://www.hanlonmotorsports.com/ also has a video on how to rebuild your T5 or Tremec. It costs about $20, and is worth every penny of it.

 

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swapping the input is simple.

unbolt the 4 bolts to the retainer, twist and pull the input out. put the bearings from the inside of the shaft to the new shaft. use wheel bearing grease on the inside to hold the bearings in place while you're doing this.

put the new shaft on and then pull the bearing sleeve out of the bearing retainer. ditch the shim that's in there, bolt it all back together and measure the in and out play. Then take more shims, and measure it perfect. For a broken in t5, use 2 thousands preload. Put the proper shims in, silicon the bearing retainer and you're good.

hanlonmotorsports or astroperformance should be able to help you with the shims.

the 87 input won't work in a 94 trans...you'll need a 91-93 input shaft...different gear ratios..you'll nuke your trans if you use the 87 input

 

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i bet I can pick up a new imput shaft fairly cheap. If you wouldn't have told me my 1500 dollar tranny would be wasted. Thanks man

 

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Hey thanks for the free manual download too jrichker that is nice.

 

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astroperformance has them listed on their site. you can also find them used from time to time. If you get a new one, don't forget to pick up a new bearing too. It'll either have to be pressed on or hammered on.

I use old bearing races and a socket to tap mine on. You could likely get creative..just be sure to use a socket that is no bigger in diameter to the bearings inner race.

if you're an ebay person, list up the 94/95 input shaft and your old 87 input for sale. The money will offset the cost of the new one.