T5 swap in a 87 2.3l

[rwrose]

My son and I are swaping out an A4LD for a T5 that I got out of a 93. I was told that I needed pedals from a 2.3, the pedals in the 5.0 would not work. I know the clutch cable has to be for a 2.3 due to the way the cable hooks to the shift fork, but, I can't see the difference with the pedals. I guess my question is; Can I use the pedals from a 5.0?

Any tidbits about the swap would be helpful

RR

 

[RustBucket]

Yes the 5.0 pedals will work. Whomever told you that was wrong. What else did they tell you?

 

[mg man]

Here is a write up on the t-5 swap. Pretty good it is specific to the 2.3 Maurice
How to swap in a manaul T5 transmission - MustangForums.com

 

[bobaganoosh]

you can also go to STINGER PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING - 2.3 Turbo Performance Parts for Mustang SVO, Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, Merkur XR4Ti, Pinto, Ranger, and Sand Rails

that is where I got the info to do my swap. I just finished it and couldn't be happier.

mike

 

[stykthyn]

5.0 and 2.3 have the same pedals. do yourself a favor and swap in an aluminum clutch quad and a firewall adjuster while you are at it. The 2.3 isnt a power house but the 5spd really helps wake it up.