transmission replacement
use a tranny from a v8??? isn't the bolt pattern different??? i am looking at changing mine and here's what i have found.
new driveshaft, u joints, clutch, clutch pedal (any tbird sc or a mustang pedal will work with minor modifications), slave cylinder (if you want to use a hydraulic clutch like i plan to, $100), transmission mount, new exhaust (you may be able to mod part of yours, flywheel, *maybe* starter (i haven't got this far), aluminum hydraulic tubing, and a shifter.
hopefully i didn't forget anything. you will want to get a special shifter, like the ones that were on the mid 80's cougars. they look like an s. i guess it's not really special, just different. when you put in the manual tranny, it will sit an inch or 2 further foward, so if you try to use a straight shifter, your hand will hit the console when it is in 1st, 3rd, or 5th.
the speed sensor should be the same, but you will need a new gear to calibrate your speedometer.
as for what kind, i have been told that a t-5 for a 6 cylinder will work, but the bolt pattern for a t5 is different for 6 and 8 cyliders. also i had a friend tell me (i don't know, but he is pretty reliable with car info) that the factory tranny for the 5spd sc's uses can be rebuilt with f150 parts which are tougher. even still i would rather have a t5 or a t45.
i know this thread is old, but maybe it will help someone.
