Fleetwood

Thanks guys, they don't seem to have an email address, so I'll look around for similar companies.

neil.

5speeds

If the speedo has a magnetic reluctor, NO. If it has a mechanical transducer, YES. Meaning the transducer is gear driven, and all gear driven transducer T5's can have a mechanical speedo. The reluctor set up runs on the centerline of the tail, thus there is no way for a gear system to work. Most of the T5's in the Australian Holden's were Non World Class Camaro units.

This picture is taken live right now! - T5's on The BenchCam

Fleetwood

Thanks 5speeds,

The box is from a 2001 Ford XR6, not sure if they use the same box as the Holden. I guess i will have to do a bit more research.

Neil.

Durango_Boy

Wow it never really entered into my mind about the Aussie T5s being used. I forgot that GM Australia has been using them just as long as we have.

SHAKERATTLEROLL

Bump

Durango_Boy

Bpaschall30

Bernie,

I've read yours and the others' work so far - Great stuff! I'm at the point where I have my t-10 out of my '81 vette, I have the t5, the shifter plate, and I'm making the adapter plate tomorrow. I have some miscellaneous questions I'd like to ask you. There are always some loose ends to tie up!

tt 383

Has anyone planned on building their T5 up with the heavyduty gearsets and mainshaft? G-Force makes a reinforced case, and they have a close ratio gearset that would maybe work well for road course usage

sly vette

I haven't seen Bernie here in a while....

Frankenvette

I had some email exchanges and a phone call with Bernie about 8 months ago. Have not seen him on here either. I've got all of my T5 stuff ready to go but need to finish my other projects first. I got a lightly used aftermarket T5 made for a mustang cobra, so it has beefed up internals. Can't wait to get it installed this year.

Jim

Bpaschall30

I completed this mod about 6 months ago and absolutely love it. The first time i shifted into
5th was pure joy. For those of you seriously considering the mod, be sure to check your driveline angles afterwards!!! You may have to lift the front of your differential a bit by cutting that bushing in half. Just what i experienced.

MAP73

I just ran across this post. I have a 73 4speed car that I am doing a body off. I just happen to have a almost brand new world class T5 up in the attic that I ran in a 66 Shelby for only about 3000 miles. Has anybody done this mod using the original mechanical style clutch linkage (modified) instead of a hydraulic set up? The swap in the mustang used a similar plate that I have also. If it is the correct thickness I might be able to modify it to the chevy bellhouisng. I'm going up in the attic today and bring the stuff down.

Factor

awesome!

Dynra Rockets

One thing this thread from 2007 doesn't mention (props to Factor for searching!) is that there is another option besides making an adapter plate.

From 1980-1983 AMC/Jeep used a GM 151 4 cylinder with a Ford sourced transmission. That means a bellhousing exists with a Chevy engine bolt pattern and a Ford transmission pattern. Came on Concord, Eagle, Spirit, CJ7 & CJ5. It is part numbers 3251268 and 3251270.

There are 3 things to overcome though.

1) It is the small diameter bellhousing so you have to use the smaller 153 tooth flywheel
2) As intended for a 4 cylinder the bellhousing is 1/2" longer than the V8 so you will either need to use a Ford trans intended for a 4/v6 with the longer input shaft or use an long adapter pilot bushing with a V8 trans-commonly used for Chevy V8 Jeep swaps.
3) The bellhousing trans hole is not right @ 4.85" so depending on which trans you use you either need to make an adapter ring or mill the hole to fit (or possibly swap the input shaft collar from the AMC/Ford trans?).

R