Title: 5spd done
Post by: snooking99 on October 09, 2011, 10:50:39 AM
Post by: snooking99 on October 09, 2011, 10:50:39 AM
11 hours a few problems but well worth it.
Title: 5spd done
Post by: jrad235 on October 09, 2011, 01:54:43 PM
Post by: jrad235 on October 09, 2011, 01:54:43 PM
Been there, done that! looks good though. How does it drive for you? Also, did you get my email?
Title: 5spd done
Post by: snooking99 on October 09, 2011, 02:17:52 PM
Post by: snooking99 on October 09, 2011, 02:17:52 PM
I did thank you.
It totally woke the car up. It's like driving my 90 GT but more comfortable.
It totally woke the car up. It's like driving my 90 GT but more comfortable.
Title: 5spd done
Post by: 5.0 tbird on October 09, 2011, 03:56:53 PM
Post by: 5.0 tbird on October 09, 2011, 03:56:53 PM
Congrats, I did it to my LSC and the Cougar is gonna get a 5 speed too.
Title: 5spd done
Post by: Beau on October 09, 2011, 04:25:18 PM
Post by: Beau on October 09, 2011, 04:25:18 PM
T5+Fox Bird/Cat = something that should've been a factory option. Along with the HO instead of the cooch 5.0 we did get..:beatyoass:
ie; a Thunderbird GT, only leave off the dumbass "GT" name/moniker/badging. :flip:
Sorry..been working on Chevy engines :toilet: for the last two days, think I need some therapy now..:punchballs:
ie; a Thunderbird GT, only leave off the dumbass "GT" name/moniker/badging. :flip:
Sorry..been working on Chevy engines :toilet: for the last two days, think I need some therapy now..:punchballs:
Title: 5spd done
Post by: vinnietbird on October 09, 2011, 07:19:08 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on October 09, 2011, 07:19:08 PM
Welcome to the club. We got mine done in a little over 4 hours, but I had two friends helping.
Title: 5spd done
Post by: 1WLD BRD on October 09, 2011, 08:42:02 PM
Post by: 1WLD BRD on October 09, 2011, 08:42:02 PM
yeah I never regretted the swap on any of my fox birds and cats, and cant wait to swap the AOD out of my '88 bird in the spring.
Title: 5spd done
Post by: Dan B. on October 09, 2011, 10:45:05 PM
Post by: Dan B. on October 09, 2011, 10:45:05 PM
I was just entertaining a healthy offer for my T5 and parts (centerforce clutch/pp, hurst short throw and other parts). Glad I read this thread....decided to keep it and do the swap.
Title: 5spd done
Post by: snooking99 on October 09, 2011, 11:23:52 PM
Post by: snooking99 on October 09, 2011, 11:23:52 PM
For the most part I did it solo at my buddy's chassis shop until he got done working and gave me a hand. I also spent quite a bit of time fixing shady work by the cars previous owners. Also had to replace 2 u joints they were toast. I am having a little trouble with the cable. I think the stock quadrant is bad. I plan on switching that out this week. This car is just began for a 3.73 gear that will be going in soon as well. After that its paint time Dark Shadow Gray Metallic.
Title: 5spd done
Post by: vinnietbird on October 10, 2011, 07:04:42 AM
Post by: vinnietbird on October 10, 2011, 07:04:42 AM
I have an aluminum quadrant and adjustable cable. Working great so far.
Title: 5spd done
Post by: snooking99 on October 10, 2011, 05:18:21 PM
Post by: snooking99 on October 10, 2011, 05:18:21 PM
I just picked up a steeda quadrant and cable today for 40.00 im going to see if that helps.