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Ford F-100 T5 5 Speed Transmission Swap on Budget

Ford F-100 5 Speed Transmission Swap on Budget
Ford F-100 5 Speed Transmission Swap on Budget

An inexpensive and reliable solution to swap a 5 Speed Transmission into a Ford F-100 on a Budget. Parts List Below…

Project Parts List

Old School 289/302/351 Swap Parts (28oz Flywheel & Block Cast Clutch Pivot):

1986 to 1993 Mustang T5 Transmission w/ yoke (preferably from a GT)

  • T5 Transmission Conversion Plate (Available via Summit Racing)
  • Floor cut/clearance with bucket seats
  • Custom driveshaft (made by driveshaft shop)
  • Move transmission cross-member and shim transmission up with washers or plates
  • Low gear rear end such as 4.11 on 31’s

1986 to 2000 Modern Roller 5.0 (50oz flywheel & NO Clutch Pivot Casting):

  • Everything listed above, plus:
  • Clutch pivot engine side & frame pivot shims
  • Late 1980s F150 manual flywheel — 11 inch 164 tooth (O’Reilly’s or Rock Auto)
  • 1968 240 inline finger clutch 10 inch, or early 1980s Ford Mustang Clutch
  • Z bar motor side pivot, Clutch Linkage Bracket (Available via Summit Racing)