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Converting an auto to a manual

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Topic: Converting an auto to a manual

Posted By: sauser676
Subject: Converting an auto to a manual
Date Posted: 06-October-2009 at 1:57PM

what do you guys think? Pull out my FMX and throw a t-5 in there?

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Graham Sauser
1974 Ford Gran Torino-Starsky & Hutch Replica Resto 99% Done!

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Posted By: haw_y_n_merc
Date Posted: 06-October-2009 at 3:23PM

Not too hard, more fun and better gas mileage. Modern Driveline can hook you up with everything from flywheel to trans, you need to find pedals, and can use a simple cable system from a '96 Mustang Cobra (No need for Z bar and linkage). He also has the cable kit. Easy.

Andy

Posted By: sauser676
Date Posted: 06-October-2009 at 4:38PM

well now i kinda fell in love with the t-56.......ohhhh a six speed torino.....purrrrrrr

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Graham Sauser
1974 Ford Gran Torino-Starsky & Hutch Replica Resto 99% Done!

Posted By: sauser676
Date Posted: 08-October-2009 at 5:56PM

will a t-5 fit with a bench seat?

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Graham Sauser
1974 Ford Gran Torino-Starsky & Hutch Replica Resto 99% Done!

Posted By: ramair351
Date Posted: 09-October-2009 at 1:17AM

on fordmuscle.com they were doing a t-5 swap in a 73, and the shifter poked throught the same hole the factory shifter did, so i would say yes, but you will need a custom shifter handle to reach it.

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-Pete
1972 montego GT
1970 Torino cobra SCJ
1970 mustang mach 1
1965 Falcon futura