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Manual trans question...

I was at the junkyard today and found a mustang that came with the t-5 trans, but, alas, it was gone. As I was looking around I found a 85 ford ranger 2wd, and it had a manual with the 2.3l in it. Will this transmission work with my 84 cougar xr7? I know it will bolt up, but will it fit in there and be no issues? The trans(auto)in the cougar is on its last leg and I don't want a auto in there if it is gonna be a dog brand new. Thanks
brian

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Reply #1 –
If you use a 5 speed,you really need one that belongs with a 5.0.The 4 banger % speed probably wouldn't be able to stand the torque.A good AOD with a performance valvebody can take some wicked abuse.Mine has been great,and I beat the  out of it.I thought about getting a 5 speed,but I mostly drive in town (99% of the time),and I really don't want to shift every 15 seconds.That's just me.It's all about personal taste and needs.But,get a 5 speed for a 5.0 if that's the route you decide to take.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #2 –
Vinnie, he's talking about the XR-7...ie the 2.3 turbo car.

You don't want the Ranger trans for the XR-7.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

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Reply #3 –
Junk? Or junk and py ratio's? I want a t-5 but I wasn't thinking long term, just something to fart around in that would last until I get out of Colorado and find myself some employment wherever I end up.  I will end up putting in the clutch pedal and all the stuff that goes with it so when I DO get a t-5, all it will need is to be switched if they are that compatible. If there is a major difference, then I will not do it. But I am not going to rebuild that C-5, and it is slipping and leaking. If all automatics are a dog in the turbo'd 2.3, then I need a manual.
Brian

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Reply #4 –
That would work.. if you cut the bottom of the dash out so the shifter would clear.  (so not at all.)
One 88

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Reply #5 –
Quote from: CougarSE;176131
That would work.. if you cut the bottom of the dash out so the shifter would clear.  (so not at all.)


correct! the shifter is in a different location.
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

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Reply #6 –
Please accept my opologies on the 4 cyl. oversight.I was wrong,and I am ashamed  of my self.........................O.K.,I'm over it now.LOL.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #7 –
Again, don't waste your time with the Ranger stuff.

You can use the pedal assy from the Mustang though.  It will bolt in.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

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Reply #8 –
Pedal assembly and the clutch cylinder? Then I will at least grab that stuff. Anybody got a t-5 they don't want?:D

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Reply #9 –
The Mustangs and 83-86TCs used a cable clutch.  Only the 87-88TC's used the hydraulic.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

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Reply #10 –
Where will I be able to get the cable set up? Can you still get that animal at the parts store? Or is that a track down and find item?

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Reply #11 –
The only one that is an issue is the little "dog-bone" cable on the bell housing.  Buy 2 when you buy them so as to have a spare.  The main cable is an off the shelf piece.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

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Reply #12 –
okay, I will grab whatever they left from it. Will make a run to the JY sat. Maybe there will be another t-5 I can take........yeah right.
brian

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Reply #13 –
look on car-part.com for another T5. it searches all salvage yards in the US.
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

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Reply #14 –
Isnt the M5 a stronger trans anyway?
93 Festiva L, 193k miles, BP+T/G25MR swap, T3 50trim .48/.42, SRT FMIC, Capri electronics/Rocketchip, 2.5" exhaust
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