tinman_72
Active Member
- Joined
- Apr 14, 2008
- Messages
- 532
- Reaction score
- 136
- Points
- 43
- Location
- North Georgia
- Vehicle Year
- 1993
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- 2.5 (4 Cylinder)
- Engine Size
- 2.5
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Total Lift
- Factory
- Total Drop
- None
- Tire Size
- 255/60R15
- My credo
- RoHS compliant
Hi guys,
I am currently collecting parts for my '93 2wd V8 swap. Having trouble figuring out which way to go for the transmission. I currently have a T5 out of a '90 Mustang GT but I am thinking I may want to sell it and find a M5R2, since I will be pushing around 400 ft/lbs at the flywheel. As I see it these are the pros and cons of each transmission:
I am currently collecting parts for my '93 2wd V8 swap. Having trouble figuring out which way to go for the transmission. I currently have a T5 out of a '90 Mustang GT but I am thinking I may want to sell it and find a M5R2, since I will be pushing around 400 ft/lbs at the flywheel. As I see it these are the pros and cons of each transmission:
- Use the T-5.
- Pros
- I already have one.
- Shifts smoother than M5R2
- Cons
- T5 uses mechanically activated clutch. This means spending $300-$400 on a hydraulic throw-out bearing. If it was a one-time thing I wouldn't mind so much but as we all know, throw-out bearings wear out on a regular basis.
- shifter is in the wrong place.
- Not sure if speedo cable is plug and play
- Weaker transmission than T5.
- Pros
- Sell T5 and acquire M5R2 from 1997? to 2004 F150 with 4.2L
- Pros:
- Stronger transmission than T5
- Can use the Ranger hydraulics
- Shifter is in the correct place.
- Local salvage yard has tested units for $400
- Cons
- Shifts like a truck transmission
- I thought these transmissions do not have speedo gears. Looking at pictures on eBay (linky linky), I am wondering if some years did, in fact, have a place for a speedo gear. Would my cable work in this case?
- Pros:
- Sell T5 and use M5R2 from early 90's (unsure of exact years) F150 with 5.0. (Not sure if 5.8 used M5R2 as well).
- Pros:
- Stronger transmission than T5
- Pretty sure my speedo cable will work with this transmission.
- Ranger hydraulics will work with this transmission.
- Cons:
- Shifts like a truck transmission
- This will place the shifter under the dash
- Salvage yards that are relatively local want $900
- Pros: