T-45 Swap

85 Coupe 5.0

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Getting ready to do a T45 swap, but have a few questions......

The trans i'm using is from a '96 Cobra. From what I can tell the only difference is that the transmission mounting point on the cobra tranny is farther back than my stock crossmember. so i can either change the tailhousing or re-weld the crossmember. Anyone else been here? do they make a conversion mount or something for this? Also, will my stock automatic crossmember work?

Thanks again guys!

 

85 Coupe 5.0

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BUMP

 

RandyStinchcomb

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just swap the ext housing, much easier.

 

85 Coupe 5.0

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I have no extension housing to swap with. my car is currently an auto.

 

RandyStinchcomb

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85 Coupe 5.0 said:

I have no extension housing to swap with. my car is currently an auto.

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well then break-out the wizzer 'n welder and move the X-member

X-members are the same but you may need a new trans mount

 

85 Coupe 5.0

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I was hoping I wouldn't have to move the x member, surely someone out there makes a mount or something to perform this swap. but if not, i guess that's my only option.