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It seems like the more I dig the more I find there is way too many variations on the T5 to keep track of. I did find a junkyard that has 4 cyl Ford T5s on the cheap. What is the difference between the 4 cyl and V8 Ford ones? All I can find is that they are different?

input shaft is a diffrent length, a bit weaker parts and I belive the ratios are diffrent also.. there is a V6 version that is diffrent to

Thanks. I found a junkyard with some very inexpensive 4 banger T5s and I was going to build an adapter plate anyway. Maybe I will go measure one out.

In a light car and not a lot of powershifts with slicks on, the lighter 5 speeds hold up surprisingly well..... And, as cheap as they are just by 3 and when they all break you'll have parts to build one, and lots of spares!!!!! Build a little slip into the clutch like with a stock type clutch disc and it should work ok as long as the tranny is in good condition to start with....

The lighter units won't stand up to much drag racing, but for just street use they work good.....

thats what ill be doing when i do stab the 4 speed in my car good pressur plate with a stocker disc.

I am running a basically stock 260 and can get those T5s for $75 per, maybe less if I bargain on several.

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

In a light car and not a lot of powershifts with slicks on, the lighter 5 speeds hold up surprisingly well..... And, as cheap as they are just by 3 and when they all break you'll have parts to build one, and lots of spares!!!!! Build a little slip into the clutch like with a stock type clutch disc and it should work ok as long as the tranny is in good condition to start with....

The lighter units won't stand up to much drag racing, but for just street use they work good.....

Do you know the difference in input shaft length? I forgot to measure my old overdrive before I sold it.