V8 swap transmission HELP!!

[Hotrodlincoln]

I'm going to begin gathering the important parts (engine and transmission) for my V8 swap, I can handle digging up a 302 out of a junkyard car/truck, but the problem comes when trying to locate and identify the right transmission. I want a 5 speed manual (not the kind with granny gears), preferably hydraulic clutch, 2wd. What do I need, and what's the most common car/truck to find it in? I've found a nice listing of all types of Ford transmissions/transaxles, but it doesn't say much about what they came in or if they'll bolt to a 5.0 block. And googling the numbers doesn't help much. http://www.vibratesoftware.com/html_help/html/Ford/Ford_Transmissions_Main.htm#5 Auto
Obviously one from a Mustang is gonna be a good bet, but finding one of those in a junkyard isn't easy.

Any help?

 

[Explorin94]

If you want a manual transmission I would go the T-5 or T-45 out of a mustang. It's not hydraulic but will handle a 302.

 

[mikepotts]

you can use a mustang trans., and replace the clutch cable with an aftermarket "dirt track" style slave cyl.

 

[Hotrodlincoln]

Where would I find one of those slave cylinders?

And what years of mustang would have the T45 or T5? As I said mustangs are kinda scarce in the boneyards. Are there any transmissions that would work out of a truck?

 

[Mac]

There are many options. Some have used the stock slave from an early '83' (?) Ranger, some have used some that Summit sells. The cheapest is probably one out of a '81 Nissan 280 ZX found at your local NAPA/Car Zone parts store, run under $20
Fab up a little angle bracket, get some braided hose and the proper fittings and short piece of rod.
Dave - sorry for the size, snagged it from another site.

 

[PickupMan04 FX4 L2]

There are many options. Some have used the stock slave from an early '83' (?) Ranger, some have used some that Summit sells. The cheapest is probably one out of a '81 Nissan 280 ZX found at your local NAPA/Car Zone parts store, run under $20
Fab up a little angle bracket, get some braided hose and the prober fittings and short piece of rod.
Dave - sorry for the size, snagged it from another site.

oh thats niice!

 

[Iron Ranger]

If you got this style of fork(where the pivot ball is at the other end rather in the middle) make sure that the slave is functioning in the right direction.

I had the machinist at work mill out 2 blocks that clamp on the cylinder and made a bracket that bolts to the tranny itself. Very easy to do, a lot easier than figuring out a cable setup.

 

[stegomon]

i used a m5od rd out of an 88 f-150,,,maby it was a 90

 

[Mac]

Yep, several have used the Mazda out of a F-150 with a 302. Looking for a Mustang trans think the best years are '90-93' for their torque rating. Try using car-part.com to find a trans and bellhousing in your area.
Here's what the stock '83' slave looks like, think he used the stock hydraulic line and master for this swap.\
Dave

 

[mikepotts]

this was the one i had in mind...
http://store.summitracing.com/partd...&N=700+4294925134+4294845603+115&autoview=sku

 

[Mac]

That's the pull type vs the push type, not sure there is room in front. Don't know.
Dave

 

[Hotrodlincoln]

Awesome. Thanks for the pics and tips guys. The pics are a HUGE help for me.
Does the M5OD in the F150 use the around the input shaft style slave cylinder/release bearing assembly like the Ranger trans does? I'm not sure if I want to go that route because it's a PITA to service if something goes wrong. They also usually cost more. On the other hand, it's not all that hard to drop a transmission out for a day.
For now I'd just like to get a decent engine under the hood that will actually move the truck. This 2.8 is tired, I have no idea how it keeps running sometimes.