WC t-5 question

[JAA55]

correct me if i'm wrong but i'm under the understanding that the only manual transmission thunderbirds were turbo coupes, and if it were a turbo coupe transmission is it the same as the WC T-5 found in SVOs? What would you have to do to make the Turbo Coupe transmission fit to a 5.0?

thanks!

 

[bill302]

depends which year model your talking about pre 87 i believe had a three speed tranny i dont know if these will bolt up but there not the same as the t-5. 87-88 Thunderbird 5-speed transmission is a t-5 tranny that will be a direct fit replacement in a fox body so i hear...and the 89-95 had a M5R2 Mazda tranny...you need to run the tranny numbers located on the tranny to see what you have?

 

[maxine-70]

2.3 turbo t5s will fit into a v8 bellhousing. the only thing extra you need is a special pilot bearing. the 4cyl trans has a smaller diameter input shaft, and is rated for less power. considering a 5.0 will blow up a t5 anyway that was made for a v8, and i wouldnt do it

 

[Mustang5L5]

87-88 TC's did come with a WC t-5.

They are more similare to 87-93 4-banger t-5's than they are to SVO t-5.s I beleive the gear ratios are that of the 4-cyl Mustang. I beleive they have a 6 tooth speedo drive gear since they came factory with 3.73's


Rated at 240 ft-lbs

 

[ktp1598]

Not to jack the thread, (I'm doing the same thing), Would the pilot bearing have to be for the turbo coupe and the pressure plate, clutch disc and flywheel for a 5.0? Thanks.