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T5 FROM 85 FIREBIRD WILL IT FIT?

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Hi, will a T5 from a 85 firebird fit my 88 mustang, still have my old t5 bellhousing. Thanks
 

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AnthonyR23 said:
Hi, will a T5 from a 85 firebird fit my 88 mustang, still have my old t5 bellhousing. Thanks
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nope the input shafts are splined diffrent also the tranny housing bolts do not line up with the ford bellhousing .
 

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IIRC, the shifter is in a different location on the F-Body T-5's, as well - it's located farther forward. (Or maybe I'm getting that mixed up with the T-5 out of an S-10 pickup/S-10 Blazer with a 2.8L...? )
 

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You are correct...shifter is further forward since the engine on those cars is set further back
 
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