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Decided to go 5 speed (with pics)

Reply #45 –
I posted earlier I had a ram clutch...it's been awhile...it's actually a Zoom and clutch chatter is not only considered acceptable for this clutch, Zoom says to expect it....I've heard of a lot of guys using Spec clutches in the import world, but never really heard any feedback about them one way or the other.  I saw a few posts earlier that an MGW shifter was recommended....best shifter money can buy...they could double the price and anybody who's ever used one on a T-5 will tell you they're still worth every penny.

Good luck,
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

Decided to go 5 speed (with pics)

Reply #46 –
Quote from: Sick88Tbird;401650
I posted earlier I had a ram clutch...it's been awhile...it's actually a Zoom and clutch chatter is not only considered acceptable for this clutch, Zoom says to expect it....I've heard of a lot of guys using Spec clutches in the import world, but never really heard any feedback about them one way or the other.  I saw a few posts earlier that an MGW shifter was recommended....best shifter money can buy...they could double the price and anybody who's ever used one on a T-5 will tell you they're still worth every penny.

Good luck,
Don
Glad to get some definitive feedback on that. Definitely gonna get the MGW then.
I ended up putting in a hydraulic hand brake too, so I can reach over and lock the rear tires when needed.

Tig welded up some 1/8th inch late to make the mounting bracket.

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 #47 –
Sweeeeeeeeeet.
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

Decided to go 5 speed (with pics)

Reply #49 –
Got the new clutch in. I'm trying to get some miles on it today to get it broken in for a drift event at Lime Rock next weekend.




Changed the front and rear seals on the trans too.

Also welded a plate on the shifter to move it back to a better position for me.

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 #50 –
Looks like that shifter mod will work till you get that MGW unit.:burnout:


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

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Decided to go 5 speed (with pics)

Reply #51 –
Yup, building cars goes one paycheck at a time. Hopefully will be ordering the MGW out of next weeks check :) Has anyone else felt that the shifter was a little to far forward with the t5? it just seemed like i was reaching for gears.

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 #52 –
If you are tall it will feel to far forward or at least it does for me and I am 6'-1".  That is why the MGW will be going in the car after I get it running again.

Darren

83 351W TKO'd T-Bird on the bottle


93 331 Mustang Coupe - 368 rwhp

Decided to go 5 speed (with pics)

Reply #53 –
I'm only 5'6. I thought the problem was that I was too short.  I guess it just needs to be moved back a little for our cars. The other problem I have is grinding 2nd gear when the tranny is cold. Once it warms up it shifts fine.

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 #54 –
I just ordered some goodies :) I got the MGW Shifter and the white  with blue stripes(with the 5 speed gear pattern, of course).


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 #55 –
Got a package today.

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 #56 –
I'm loving the new shifter it feels as good as it looks.


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.