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T-5 swap...quick wiring question

Well, if I end up running into problems, I plan on not wiring up the Neutral Safety switch and Clutch interlock switch...will that create any issues?...other than being able to start it without hitting the clutch.

Thanks,
Don
Project 3G: Grandpa Grocery Getter-'85 Crown Vic LTD 2-door, 351W with heavily ported/polished GT40 heads, heavily ported/polished Typhoon Power Plus upper & lower intake, Comp Cams 265DEH retarded 1*, FAST EZ-EFI, HD T5, 8.8" 3.73 trac lock with extra clutches, 3G alt. swap, '99 CVPI front brakes, '09 CVPI rear disc brakes, '00 CVPI booster&m/c + wilwood adj prop valve.

Parted & Gone-'88 T-bird Sport, 351W swap, ported GT40 heads

T-5 swap...quick wiring question

Reply #1 –
nope
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

T-5 swap...quick wiring question

Reply #2 –
I don't have mine anymore...no problems.
88 TC with 93 GT 5.0 (.030 over), XE266HR Compcam, SVO 1.6 Roller Rockers, BBK underdrives, BBK 1 5/8" headers, 2 1/2" exhuast with Americian Thunder Flowmaster lers. Tremec 5 speed and 3.73's and alot of other goodies to list.....

T-5 swap...quick wiring question

Reply #3 –
thanks guys, I didn't think there'd be any problems...but it's always nice to get a second or third opinion sometimes.

Thanks again,
Don
Project 3G: Grandpa Grocery Getter-'85 Crown Vic LTD 2-door, 351W with heavily ported/polished GT40 heads, heavily ported/polished Typhoon Power Plus upper & lower intake, Comp Cams 265DEH retarded 1*, FAST EZ-EFI, HD T5, 8.8" 3.73 trac lock with extra clutches, 3G alt. swap, '99 CVPI front brakes, '09 CVPI rear disc brakes, '00 CVPI booster&m/c + wilwood adj prop valve.

Parted & Gone-'88 T-bird Sport, 351W swap, ported GT40 heads

T-5 swap...quick wiring question

Reply #4 –
I have mine jumpered just as you said.  Works fine.

T-5 swap...quick wiring question

Reply #5 –
At least wire the neutral safety wires to the switch on the tranny so it doesn't start in gear. That shouldn't take more than a whole 2 minutes ;)
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T-5 swap...quick wiring question

Reply #6 –
Believe it or not, I'm having a hell of a time finding a proper neutral safety switch...If it starts in gear, so what?  I think I know better...lol.  It's a force of habit for me everytime I get into a stick car...hit the clutch, throw it in neutral, then hit the key.

Plus if I ever break down, I can still move the car easily until the starter or battery quits...lmao.

-Don
Project 3G: Grandpa Grocery Getter-'85 Crown Vic LTD 2-door, 351W with heavily ported/polished GT40 heads, heavily ported/polished Typhoon Power Plus upper & lower intake, Comp Cams 265DEH retarded 1*, FAST EZ-EFI, HD T5, 8.8" 3.73 trac lock with extra clutches, 3G alt. swap, '99 CVPI front brakes, '09 CVPI rear disc brakes, '00 CVPI booster&m/c + wilwood adj prop valve.

Parted & Gone-'88 T-bird Sport, 351W swap, ported GT40 heads

T-5 swap...quick wiring question

Reply #7 –
I plan to wire it up correctly soon.  The sole reason being I routinely bump over the engine at the solenoid using a screwdriver.  The last thing I need is to crank it over in gear by accident and run my own a$$ over.

But for now, it only sits awaiting a paint job.  I don't drive it nor work on the engine.

Mine has the switch (and my clutch assembly also has a switch).  I cant seem to find the correct connector for the NSS though.  I plan on just wiring it through the clutch switch.

T-5 swap...quick wiring question

Reply #8 –
Quote from: danzajax;218477
I plan to wire it up correctly soon.  The sole reason being I routinely bump over the engine at the solenoid using a screwdriver.  The last thing I need is to crank it over in gear by accident and run my own a$$ over.


The switch won't save you from this.

T-5 swap...quick wiring question

Reply #9 –
+1 If you're gonna jump the solenoid you'll have to make sure it's in neutral first.
Matt
1984 Thunderbird - 89 302 HO, GT40 heads w/ Trick Flow springs, E303 cam, Edelbrock Performer 289 intake and 600 cfm 4bbl, Mustang headers, Jegs o/r H pipe, Dynomax lers, Mustang AOD and shifter, Mustang 8.8 w/ 3.73s, 3G alternator, Mustang front and rear sway bars, KYB SN-95 front struts and shocks, and 11" front brakes.

1988 Mustang GT - GT40 heads, Explorer intake, 70mm throttle body, 70mm MAF, Crane 1.7 rrs, E303 cam, Kirban Kwik shifter w/ Pro 5.0 deluxe handle, aluminum clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster, o/r h pipe, Dynomax lers, 3G alternator, aluminum radiator, and 3.27 gears.
 
1986 Cougar 5.0, 1989 Mark VII LSC 5 speed, 1980 Mercury Zephyr 4 door (sold)

T-5 swap...quick wiring question

Reply #10 –
Solenoid? whats that?
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T-5 swap...quick wiring question

Reply #11 –
It's also called the starter relay.

http://inpcars.com/solenoids6/fordmotorcompany-yy.jpg
Matt
1984 Thunderbird - 89 302 HO, GT40 heads w/ Trick Flow springs, E303 cam, Edelbrock Performer 289 intake and 600 cfm 4bbl, Mustang headers, Jegs o/r H pipe, Dynomax lers, Mustang AOD and shifter, Mustang 8.8 w/ 3.73s, 3G alternator, Mustang front and rear sway bars, KYB SN-95 front struts and shocks, and 11" front brakes.

1988 Mustang GT - GT40 heads, Explorer intake, 70mm throttle body, 70mm MAF, Crane 1.7 rrs, E303 cam, Kirban Kwik shifter w/ Pro 5.0 deluxe handle, aluminum clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster, o/r h pipe, Dynomax lers, 3G alternator, aluminum radiator, and 3.27 gears.
 
1986 Cougar 5.0, 1989 Mark VII LSC 5 speed, 1980 Mercury Zephyr 4 door (sold)

T-5 swap...quick wiring question

Reply #12 –
Excellent point.  I wasn't really thinking.  I guess it really doesn't matter then.  Lately I haven't been thinking things through all the way.

BTW.  Nice Project Bob!

T-5 swap...quick wiring question

Reply #14 –
Or an engine. :hick:
Matt
1984 Thunderbird - 89 302 HO, GT40 heads w/ Trick Flow springs, E303 cam, Edelbrock Performer 289 intake and 600 cfm 4bbl, Mustang headers, Jegs o/r H pipe, Dynomax lers, Mustang AOD and shifter, Mustang 8.8 w/ 3.73s, 3G alternator, Mustang front and rear sway bars, KYB SN-95 front struts and shocks, and 11" front brakes.

1988 Mustang GT - GT40 heads, Explorer intake, 70mm throttle body, 70mm MAF, Crane 1.7 rrs, E303 cam, Kirban Kwik shifter w/ Pro 5.0 deluxe handle, aluminum clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster, o/r h pipe, Dynomax lers, 3G alternator, aluminum radiator, and 3.27 gears.
 
1986 Cougar 5.0, 1989 Mark VII LSC 5 speed, 1980 Mercury Zephyr 4 door (sold)