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By Dave V - 15 Years Ago
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I know there has been a lot of discussion about T5 transmissions behind Y blocks. I am wondering though if the trans tunnel needs to be modified on a 56 Victoria. Also will the shifter be located far enough in front of the seat for decent shifting and is there also an offset shifter kit available. Thanks. Dave.
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By Flying Jester - 15 Years Ago
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I would imagine not, the Vicky housed some pretty big transmissions, including the ford-o-matic. I'm not sure, though,
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By Rono - 15 Years Ago
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I put a T5 in my '56 Customline Victoria and the trans tunnel did not need to be modified except for cutting the hole for the shifter. I did put (Wise Guys) bucket seats in the car so I can't really answer the question regarding distance from the shifter to the original split bench, but keep in mind the T5 has a very close ratio short throw and the type of shifter you choose will also play into the clearance issue. I chose a Hurst Billet Plus shifter and it worked out well. I don't know of anyone selling offset shifter assemblies for the T5. You will need to relocate or fabricate a new trans mount. Rono
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By Dave V - 15 Years Ago
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I appreciate the info Rono. I was mainly concerned about the tunnel itself needing to be modified or not. It looks like John Mummert's T5 transmission to bell housing adapter rotates the trans a little towards the driver to bring it closer. That's probably the way I will go. The main reason for the swap is fuel economy. Thanks again Dave.
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By petew - 15 Years Ago
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Just finished putting a T-5 in my 56 Merc and I must say it fit without any drama. No floor mods were necessary and the shifter hole landed just ahead of the front seat. I purchased a shifter arm from Lokar that has a double bend in it, cut about 4 inches out of the bottom and re-welded it. The finished product provided a perfect bend to clear the front seat and looks factory.
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By Dave V - 15 Years Ago
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It's good to hear that it will go in with out any drama as you put it and looks factory. What about a clutch disc? Do I need to look for one from a specific model or vehicle? Thanks Dave.
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By petew - 15 Years Ago
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I purchased the adapter and clutch from Mr. Mummert. I don't like the high pedal effort that the stock style 3 finger pressure plate gives so I went with a diaphram Style. Mummert was able to get me a nice clutch set up for a reasonable price.
Pete
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By Dave V - 15 Years Ago
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Could it perhaps be the original clutch disc from the Mustang T5 thatis required? Dave
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By petew - 15 Years Ago
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Yes, I believe that if you use the original pressure plate with a 5.0 Mustang disc you will be in business. Your only criteria is spline count and diameter and I believe the Mustang disc fits the bill.
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By Rono - 15 Years Ago
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Dave; For what it is worth, I went with a Centerforce Clutch and pressure plate set-up that results in a very easy clutch pedal. I am using an 11" disk. and if/when you order you just tell them the tranny you are using so they know the correct spline and shaft diameter. Rono.
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By kidcourier - 15 Years Ago
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Rono, do you have the part #,s for the Centerline clutch/pressure plate-- and are you using the stock Z-bar clutch linkage? I'm about to install a Mustang T-5 in my '57 Courier and thinking about going with a hydraulic clutch instead of the stock Z-bar setup but $'s are tight so I might forgo that expense unless someone else has a convincing argument for the hydraulic setup? KID
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By Frankenstein57 - 15 Years Ago
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Some guys had issues clearing the 57 bench seats with the mustang T-5, I guess you can use the camero or s-10 t-5s on this swap. What did you guys use? Mark
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By Tom Compton - 15 Years Ago
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I must have the seat all the way back and had no problem with the stock shifter location
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By gritsngumbo - 15 Years Ago
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petew (2/26/2010)
Just finished putting a T-5 in my 56 Merc and I must say it fit without any drama. No floor mods were necessary and the shifter hole landed just ahead of the front seat. I purchased a shifter arm from Lokar that has a double bend in it, cut about 4 inches out of the bottom and re-welded it. The finished product provided a perfect bend to clear the front seat and looks factory.
Any chance you can post a pic of the Lokar shifter handle? Or e-mail it to me? gritsngumbo@comcast.net
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By John Mummert - 15 Years Ago
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The stock 5.0L Mustang pressure plate will not fit the Y-Block flywheel. It is a metric bolt patternand uses metric bolts and dowel pins to locate. The diaphragm pressure plates that fit the Y-Block flywheel are aftermarket pieces. Input shaft is 1-1/16" 10 spline. From the installations I've seen, clearing the 57 bench seat is not an issue. A lot depends on where you have the seat and the shape of the shift lever you use. Using an s-10 or scumero T-5 opens a whole new can of worms, like pilot bearing, shaft length and where to find an adapter.
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By petew - 15 Years Ago
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Gerald, I'm not smart enough to figure how to post the picture here but I can email it to you. I'll try to get to it tonight. If this works it shows the shifter in second gear. 
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