The only modification needed to make the swap from a Mustang tail to a S-10 tail is moving the location of the mechanical speedo gear.  The Mustang is about 3 inches furthe down the shaft than the S-10.  You will also need to swap the cover of the gear box and the saft that connects the shifter and the forks is longer on the Mustang than the S-10.  Other than that the swap is pretty simple.  I can say drilling the hole to relocat the speedo is a pain as the shaft is build Ford TOUGH.  I can send you pictures from my tail swap if needed.  

Warsaw, IN

I'm running a 93 S10 wc T5 behind the flatty in my 49 Ford. Before that I ran a 88 nwc T5 & let me tell you, there's a WORLD of difference in how they shift.

The wc is well worth the effort of getting IMHO.

Butch "In a world filled with stress it is better to give than to receive"

Thanks Charlie,

I am assuming the T-5 out of a 83-93 Mustang would be quite an improvement over the truck floor shift 3 and 4 speeds that bolt to the Y-Blocks. I have not had the opportunity to shift either the original 3 or 4 speed, nor the T-5.

Darrell Howard Whitefish, MT Outlaw 56 Ford F-100's

You want a T5 from a 1983- 1993 Mustang. Re the world class, there are many opinions on it. The conclusion I drew when I was researching is that world class doesn't mean much of anything. They basically have some upgrades that increase the reliability and user friendliness. It has nothing to do with the overall strength of the transmission. With that in mind, you should not be overly concerned with finding a world class T5 and if you choose to rebuild the transmission, then it does not matter at all, just have it upgraded at the time of the rebuild. Above all, research for yourself and draw your own conclusion.


Lawrenceville, GA

Is there a specific year mustang T-5 that might work with a 1956 Ford 292 F-100 (3/4 speed manual transmission)? How much consideration should be given to the "world class" option?

Darrell Howard Whitefish, MT Outlaw 56 Ford F-100's

You will need at least a couple new components for the clutch. While the S10 swap is an option, I advise you so determine if the T5 will work as is out of the Mustang for your needs. The S10 swap introduces it's own set of issues. If you need the S10 housing, it's absolutely worth it but if not, it's just additional headaches and expense.



Here is a pretty good outline of a T5 install.

http://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic15164-4-1.aspx?





Lawrenceville, GA

I am also considering using a mustang T-5 on my 1956 Ford F-100 with the 292 Y-block. I presently have two bell truck bell housings with flywheels and pressure plates running manual 3 and 4 speed transmissions.  If I understand correctly, the kit John sells will work with these bell housings. Will the clutch and pressure plate work with this swap as well? Can an S-10 tail shaft simply replace the tail shaft on a mustang T-5 by just bolting up with no additional  modifications?

Darrell Howard Whitefish, MT Outlaw 56 Ford F-100's

I would love to take that off your hands. Please PM me or email me at dragginthru@gmail.com when the time comes.

  Way to go, glad to see a Ford engine going into a GM car.

James

1962 Fairlane, 1954 Customline, 1949 IH Pickup

Hi Robi,



I sent you a PM. I'd LOVE to talk to you about your engine/trans install!



Regards,





Rick


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