T-5 conversion header issue

65fastbackresto said:

Modern Driveline told me that with the T-5z bellhousing, there is a boss on it that my current patriot tri-y headers will not clear. They recommended shortys for me to have a cable clutch.

Questions are, what are my options here, new exhaust? Or hydraulic clutch, I dont know which way to go, any advice would be appreciated.

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The general consensus I've heard is that the hydraulic clutch is the best solution, both in terms of space and in terms of feel. They're expensive though.

My longtubes work fine, and I wasn't aware there was a difference between the T-5 and T-5z bellhousings.

I would go (in fact I did) with the hydraulic setup. Everything I have read about the cable clutch is trouble with long tubes. Even if it does end up fitting, the heat from the headers eventually melts the cable and starts to sieze the clutch cable. Also, cosmetically, I never liked the way the cable droops into the engine bay. Just doesn't look clean in my opinion. That said, they are cheaper and depending on your goals and parts choices, could be the best way to go.
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