Title: 1988 turbo coupe 5 spd swap
Post by: SR7188 on May 08, 2015, 12:58:52 PM
Post by: SR7188 on May 08, 2015, 12:58:52 PM
I've recently purchased another tc the only thing wrong with it is it has the pos a4ld. I was wondering what all is needed for the swap. I tried searching but couldn't find much info. Can I just pull a t5 out of a 4 banger mustang? Will the mustang pedal assembly work or does it have to be out of a tbird? Do I need a center console out of a 5spd car or can I use the one in it now?thanks.
Title: 1988 turbo coupe 5 spd swap
Post by: STANG8U on May 08, 2015, 01:35:53 PM
Post by: STANG8U on May 08, 2015, 01:35:53 PM
If you need anything I'm parting a 5 speed car
Title: 1988 turbo coupe 5 spd swap
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on May 08, 2015, 02:35:44 PM
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on May 08, 2015, 02:35:44 PM
Consoles are same, I believe shifter surround may be different but nothing to keep it from working...
All the pieces from Stang will work but it uses a smaller clutch(stock TC clutch is barely adequate), the '87-'88 TC clutch is hydraulic, need to decide which route to go... The '86 earlier TC used the larger clutch with a cable... Should be able to use Stang crossmember...
You'll need a TC drive shaft from 5-speed or AOD Bird... The A4LD is longer than other Ford transmissions of the era, has a unique cross member that is useless for any other transmission...
All the pieces from Stang will work but it uses a smaller clutch(stock TC clutch is barely adequate), the '87-'88 TC clutch is hydraulic, need to decide which route to go... The '86 earlier TC used the larger clutch with a cable... Should be able to use Stang crossmember...
You'll need a TC drive shaft from 5-speed or AOD Bird... The A4LD is longer than other Ford transmissions of the era, has a unique cross member that is useless for any other transmission...
Title: 1988 turbo coupe 5 spd swap
Post by: SR7188 on May 08, 2015, 05:36:46 PM
Post by: SR7188 on May 08, 2015, 05:36:46 PM
Stang8u I need everything but I won't have any money for anything for a few weeks just dumped a bunch of money into my mustang. Thanks turboturbocoupe 50, do you know if you have to drill any holes for the pedals?
Title: 1988 turbo coupe 5 spd swap
Post by: SR7188 on May 08, 2015, 06:01:49 PM
Post by: SR7188 on May 08, 2015, 06:01:49 PM
Title: 1988 turbo coupe 5 spd swap
Post by: Ramos617 on May 08, 2015, 09:39:02 PM
Post by: Ramos617 on May 08, 2015, 09:39:02 PM
Quote from: TurboCoupe50;447864
'86 earlier TC used the larger clutch
Woah I didn't know this
Is there an easy way to get this to work on the 87-88 without converting to cable clutch
Title: 1988 turbo coupe 5 spd swap
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on May 08, 2015, 09:58:26 PM
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on May 08, 2015, 09:58:26 PM
Quote from: Ramos617;447880
Woah I didn't know this
Is there an easy way to get this to work on the 87-88 without converting to cable clutch
What I mean the '86 earlier used same size clutch as '87-'88 but is cable operated... Bell housings for cable and hydraulic are different... I'm not 100% on what can be mixed/matched between years, I know 4cyl & 5.0 Stangs use a different cable but I believe pedals for Stang and '83-'86 TC are same...
Would be a good idea to check over on NATO, I believe they have a FAQ on the 5-speed swap...
I took the easy route, wanted a automatic with my 5.0 so specifically searched out a white, auto, TC without EATC or hole in roof(actually found two & even luckier both had black interior)... Then lucked into a $100 '87 Sport with a dead 5.0 that gave me all the miscellaneous parts needed for my swap...
Title: 1988 turbo coupe 5 spd swap
Post by: STANG8U on May 08, 2015, 10:13:06 PM
Post by: STANG8U on May 08, 2015, 10:13:06 PM
Cool if you need anything just let me know