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Decided to go 5 speed (with pics)

This project was actually completed 2 weeks ago, but here are the highlights....
My old tranny was a TCI built AOD that worked great until I turbod the car.
Here it is after I pulled it:

to start the pedal swap I pulled the driver seat and the steering column, and brake pedal assembly.



Here is the manual pedal set next to the auto set

also had to pull my ratchet shifter

next installed manual pedal set

and clutch cable through the fire wall

then the flywheel, clutch, bell housing, and a T5 went in



The Thunderbird's electronic speed sensor had to be swapped onto the T5 because the Mustang one it came with is for a cable. I did have to use the gear from the mustang one though, because the thunderbird gear was too long

Used a body saw to cut a hole in the floor and installed the shifter

All and all, It was a fairly easy swap. I've put a couple hundred miles on it since the swap and I am really liking it:D

turbo charged 94 Cobra engine/440cc injectors/megasquirt /5 speed swapped (T5)/maxbox upper intake/70mm PP throttle body/AJE coilovers/2003 Mustang control arms/S.T. sway bars/ES rear control arm bushings/11" brake conversion/manual rack conversion/8.8 TC rear with rear discs and a welded diff/3.73 gears/PLX wideband/199mph speedometer/Aeromotive FPR/CNC hydraulic hand brake/cobra R wheels/....ect.

Decided to go 5 speed (with pics)

Reply #1 –
Congrats on completing a great upgrade!

Decided to go 5 speed (with pics)

Reply #2 –
Thanks, It is so much more fun to drive now! I love how the blow off valve sounds every time I shift.

turbo charged 94 Cobra engine/440cc injectors/megasquirt /5 speed swapped (T5)/maxbox upper intake/70mm PP throttle body/AJE coilovers/2003 Mustang control arms/S.T. sway bars/ES rear control arm bushings/11" brake conversion/manual rack conversion/8.8 TC rear with rear discs and a welded diff/3.73 gears/PLX wideband/199mph speedometer/Aeromotive FPR/CNC hydraulic hand brake/cobra R wheels/....ect.

Decided to go 5 speed (with pics)

Reply #3 –
Very nice, what did it take to get the SC steering wheel on? The base Tbird steering wheels are just too thin and tc steering wheels are hard to find in junkyards. Also how much did the swap run you?
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Decided to go 5 speed (with pics)

Reply #4 –
Nice work Bryan!!


86' T/C 4.6L DOHC
16' Chebby Cruze 1.4L Turbo
17’ Peterbilt 389 600hp 1850ftlb Trq 18spd

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“Heavy Metal Mistress”
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Decided to go 5 speed (with pics)

Reply #5 –
Quote from: FirstBird;401141
Very nice, what did it take to get the SC steering wheel on? The base Tbird steering wheels are just too thin and tc steering wheels are hard to find in junkyards. Also how much did the swap run you?

The TC wheel is a direct fit. The cruise control buttons work too.
I think I spent $700 for everything I bought to do the tranny swap.

turbo charged 94 Cobra engine/440cc injectors/megasquirt /5 speed swapped (T5)/maxbox upper intake/70mm PP throttle body/AJE coilovers/2003 Mustang control arms/S.T. sway bars/ES rear control arm bushings/11" brake conversion/manual rack conversion/8.8 TC rear with rear discs and a welded diff/3.73 gears/PLX wideband/199mph speedometer/Aeromotive FPR/CNC hydraulic hand brake/cobra R wheels/....ect.

Decided to go 5 speed (with pics)

Reply #6 –
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Quote from: 1BadBird;401147
Nice work Bryan!!

 
Thanks:D

turbo charged 94 Cobra engine/440cc injectors/megasquirt /5 speed swapped (T5)/maxbox upper intake/70mm PP throttle body/AJE coilovers/2003 Mustang control arms/S.T. sway bars/ES rear control arm bushings/11" brake conversion/manual rack conversion/8.8 TC rear with rear discs and a welded diff/3.73 gears/PLX wideband/199mph speedometer/Aeromotive FPR/CNC hydraulic hand brake/cobra R wheels/....ect.

Decided to go 5 speed (with pics)

Reply #7 –
Nice, what clutch are you using? Approximately how many hours did it take from start to finish? I've been meaning to do this swap for over a year now. I just can't afford to have my DD down for more than a weekend...
2002 Honda Civic EX

1984 Ford Thunderbird Elan
5.0 CFI, T5, Dual Exhaust

Decided to go 5 speed (with pics)

Reply #8 –
Nice work Bryan. I did the T5 swap into my 84 and like you said, It's a lot more fun!  :burnout:
PS:  ......now you've got to change your signature...LOL
84 COUGAR/90 HO, 1.7RRs, performer RPM,700DP, equal length shorties, stainless EXH ,T-5,Hurst pro-billet, KC clutch, 8.8/ 4.10s, line-lok, bla ,bla, bla.
71 COMET/289,351w heads, 12.5 TRWs, 750DP, Liberty TL, 9"/6.00s, 11.9x @112 , bla,bla,bla.

Never shoot your mouth off, unless your brain is loaded! ....I may get older, but I'll never grow up!....If you're not laughing, you're not living!  :laughing:

Decided to go 5 speed (with pics)

Reply #9 –
I'm using an OEM style valeo clutch. The whole project took a  weeks worth of my after work time and the weekend. I probably could have done it quicker, but I was taking my sweet time.
I do need to change my sig when I get to my computer.

turbo charged 94 Cobra engine/440cc injectors/megasquirt /5 speed swapped (T5)/maxbox upper intake/70mm PP throttle body/AJE coilovers/2003 Mustang control arms/S.T. sway bars/ES rear control arm bushings/11" brake conversion/manual rack conversion/8.8 TC rear with rear discs and a welded diff/3.73 gears/PLX wideband/199mph speedometer/Aeromotive FPR/CNC hydraulic hand brake/cobra R wheels/....ect.

Decided to go 5 speed (with pics)

Reply #10 –
Quote from: dragon574444;401175
Nice, what clutch are you using? Approximately how many hours did it take from start to finish? I've been meaning to do this swap for over a year now. I just can't afford to have my DD down for more than a weekend...
  Do the project in stages. Change the pedal assy on one weekend as this is the hardest part of the swap. The next weekend, install the smaller brake booster to make room for the clutch cable and firewall adjuster. The next and the next or how ever many more it takes, do one more step at a time until it's done.  Good luck.
84 COUGAR/90 HO, 1.7RRs, performer RPM,700DP, equal length shorties, stainless EXH ,T-5,Hurst pro-billet, KC clutch, 8.8/ 4.10s, line-lok, bla ,bla, bla.
71 COMET/289,351w heads, 12.5 TRWs, 750DP, Liberty TL, 9"/6.00s, 11.9x @112 , bla,bla,bla.

Never shoot your mouth off, unless your brain is loaded! ....I may get older, but I'll never grow up!....If you're not laughing, you're not living!  :laughing:

Decided to go 5 speed (with pics)

Reply #11 –
Quote from: QUICKSHIFT;401184
Do the project in stages. Change the pedal assy on one weekend as this is the hardest part of the swap. The next weekend, install the smaller brake booster to make room for the clutch cable and firewall adjuster. The next and the next or how ever many more it takes, do one more step at a time until it's done.  Good luck.

Thanks, I was planning on doing it exactly like that. I've been doing some reading that says it's not absolutely necessary to use a smaller booster with a firewall adjuster. I'll post pics if I make it happen.
2002 Honda Civic EX

1984 Ford Thunderbird Elan
5.0 CFI, T5, Dual Exhaust

Decided to go 5 speed (with pics)

Reply #12 –
Nice work!  I've been thinking of tossing my aod in favor of a t5 as well.  after seeing the pictures it looks easier than i have been making it out to be.
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My Bebe! 1980 Thunderbird, 302 & AOD are the only option boxes checked
 

Decided to go 5 speed (with pics)

Reply #13 –
If you change the pedals,you might as well do the booster at the same time, since they bolt to the same bolts.
Old Grey Cat to this.88 Cat, 5.0 HO, CW mounts, mass air, CI custom cam, afr165's, Tmoss worked cobra intake, BBK shorty's,off road h pipe, magnaflow ex. T-5,spec stage 2 clutch, 8.8 373 TC trac loc, che ajustables with bullits on the rear. 11" brakes up front. +

Decided to go 5 speed (with pics)

Reply #14 –
I had the the aluminum master to begin with, so I didn't have to change it. Also there was already a hole in the fire wall for the cable.

turbo charged 94 Cobra engine/440cc injectors/megasquirt /5 speed swapped (T5)/maxbox upper intake/70mm PP throttle body/AJE coilovers/2003 Mustang control arms/S.T. sway bars/ES rear control arm bushings/11" brake conversion/manual rack conversion/8.8 TC rear with rear discs and a welded diff/3.73 gears/PLX wideband/199mph speedometer/Aeromotive FPR/CNC hydraulic hand brake/cobra R wheels/....ect.