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5spd done

11 hours a few problems but well worth it.XXX

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Reply #1 –
Been there, done that! looks good though. How does it drive for you? Also, did you get my email?
1983 Tbird with '03 Split Port V6 motor swap done! Headers, dual exhaust, 500CFM Edelbrock, 3G upgrade, Electric fan. 3.73 Gears and an FRPP Limited Slip. Five lug complete! 5-Speed conversion complete! Standalone Fuel Injection in progress...

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Reply #2 –
I did thank you.
It totally woke the car up. It's like driving my 90 GT but more comfortable.

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Reply #3 –
Congrats, I did it to my LSC and the Cougar is gonna get a 5 speed too.
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)
 

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Reply #4 –
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:
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

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Reply #5 –
Welcome to the club. We got mine done in a little over 4 hours, but I had two friends helping.
'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 #6 –
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.

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Reply #7 –
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.
1988 T-Bird Sport Coupe--5.0 HO, MAF swap, 1-5/8" shorties, BBK/Flowmaster exhaust, Explorer intake, 70mm Edelbrock TB, T5, B&M short throw, Centerforce clutch and PP, disc brake TC rear w/ 3.55's, TC front brakes, '98 Cobra springs, DIY SFC's, other misc .  14.05 @ 98mph with launching too low and shifting too high.

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Reply #8 –
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.

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Reply #9 –
I have an aluminum quadrant and adjustable cable. Working great so far.
'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 #10 –
I just picked up a steeda quadrant and cable today for 40.00 im going to see if that helps.