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Posted by white slut (Member # 478) on :
 
Okay guys.
What is it gonna cost me to convert my T-5 car to an either C-4 or AOD??

Experience only.

Save the comments from the peanut gallery!
[Razz]
 
Posted by PunkINa5.SLOW (Member # 10) on :
 
C-4 with a good converter and a brake squeeze it like a mad man out of the whole and down the track.
 
Posted by 66 InjectedCobra (Member # 819) on :
 
Well I got a clean AOD core with only 34k on it. It has a nice Transgo progressive shift kit in it. I burned out the forward drive clutch while installing a B&M shift arm. So only very little will need to be replaced. I also have a brand new stock converted to go with it.
I also have a complete C-4 core W/ converter
If interested make good offer. Thanks
 
Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on :
 
sucks.
my $0.02, get another T5, or look for a deal on a tremec 3550/TKO
can't beat bangin' gears.
[worship] before you flame me yes I understand the advantages of an auto [Wink]
 
Posted by Holmes88GT (Member # 1096) on :
 
dude thats sucks, again. I would just get another junkyard T-5 for now.But if you remember luke he swapped his T-5 with a built up aod the only real problem was he had to get rid of his long tube headers. everything else is there
 
Posted by v8302stangs (Member # 530) on :
 
Wouldn't you have to lay transmission lines or some stuff like that?
 
Posted by sic91sleeper (Member # 779) on :
 
This is what u need:
1. New Radiator
(auto tranny cooler with lines gos to radiator)
2. Different pedal set up
3. Of course the Tranny
4. Longer driveshaft
5. New Computer i think [Roll Eyes]

I think thats it but it is a lot of work to get it done and it will be pricey.....My 2 cents is to get a TKO or check ebay for 5-spd trannys
 
Posted by PunkINa5.SLOW (Member # 10) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by sic91sleeper:
This is what u need:
1. New Radiator
(auto tranny cooler with lines gos to radiator)
2. Different pedal set up
3. Of course the Tranny
4. Longer driveshaft
5. New Computer i think [Roll Eyes]

I think thats it but it is a lot of work to get it done and it will be pricey.....My 2 cents is to get a TKO or check ebay for 5-spd trannys
1. B&M tranny cooler. Dont have to plumb into rad.
2. Unbolt clutch pedal and save it for later
3. New Tranny
4. Same Driveshaft
5. Same computer

Ive done tons of T-5 to AOD/C-4 and C-4/AOD to T-5 conversions.

They are not that hard at all.

What you do need is a new shifter and cable.
 
Posted by 66 InjectedCobra (Member # 819) on :
 
I got two good shifters from a 91 stang and I also got two AOD shift cables thet are perfect.
I will let them go cheap too [Wink]
 
Posted by 66 InjectedCobra (Member # 819) on :
 
Oh I even got the backing plate that goes between the AOD and the block [Big Grin]
 
Posted by Chris_67_SC_408 (Member # 936) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by PunkINa5.SLOW:
[QBIve done tons of T-5 to AOD/C-4 and C-4/AOD to T-5 conversions.
QB]
Uhhhhhh, the c-4 and aod aren't the same length which is the main reason you need a new driveshaft when putting an aod in an old mustang with a c4... okay it's the ONLY reason, but i know nothing about the t-5.
 
Posted by PunkINa5.SLOW (Member # 10) on :
 
Nah driveshaft fits when putting a C-4 in a late model I have done it had one in my old car.

Has nothing to do with Ted heads car though.

The FMS aluminum driveshaft is for T-5 AOD and C-4 cars from 79-93

[ April 15, 2002, 09:15 PM: Message edited by: PunkINa5.SLOW ]
 
Posted by Chris_67_SC_408 (Member # 936) on :
 
why do you need a new drive shaft when going from a c4 to aod in an early model but you dont need one when going from an aod to a c4 in a late model?
 
Posted by PunkINa5.SLOW (Member # 10) on :
 
Trust me I have gone to a C-4 from an AOD and T-5 in a late model and the driveshaft works fine. The driveshaft is just a little longer.

I couldnt tell you about going to an AOD to a T-5 in an early car.

The yoke is the same so I cant imagine you need to change that driveshaft.

Couldnt really tell you, but I can tell Ted that he doesnt need a new driveshaft.
 




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