T5 Swap Questions

[WiseBeyondYears]

I know it's been beat to death but I need to ask a few questions, sorry.

I didn't plan to do a trans swap anytime soon but I found a great deal I couldn't pass on. I should be picking it up tomorrow. I think I read somewhere that I can reuse the c4 trans mount for the T5, is that true? I plan to use a clutch cable, is there anyway good way to keep my headers and use a cable? I have heddman long tubes and I really don't want to replace them (not sure of the style they were on the car when I bought it).

The setup I'm buying includes a 10k mile rebuilt by tremec t5, the bell, pressure plate, flywheel, cable, pilot bearing, clutch fork, firewall adjuster, clutch, resurfaced flywheel, and a Steeda Tri ax. The trans has 10k on it but everything else has 2k on them.

Is there anything else that I am going to need? This is all from a fox body so I know I need the 28oz flywheel. Is there anything else that can't be used?

[Black65]

No, you cannot use the C4 mount with a T5. Many conversion mounts are available. The issue with the cable is burning the cable. Route it to avoid contact with the header if possible. It's a great upgrade, you'll be glad you did it!

[22GT]

The mount? The C4 and T5 use the same rubber insulator, but the T5 requires a special crossmember.

[Lee12609]

yes the rubber mount is re-used, with a new conversion crossmember.

headers i'm not sure about as its different on every car it seems but most say the standard long tubes are not the best on a cable setup.

you'll probably need a different shifter lever unless you have long arms.

[tom991]

I bought an OEM replica shifter that bolts to the shifter shaft. Looks like the original toploader shifter but the reverse lockout is just for show.

You may be able to find some heat insulated tubing for the clutch cable.

[Caper50]

Just wondering, is there a particular year Fox transmission to look for??

[22GT]

Originally Posted by Caper50

Just wondering, is there a particular year Fox transmission to look for??

86-93 was the stronger "World Class" version.

[22GT]

Originally Posted by tom991

I bought an OEM replica shifter that bolts to the shifter shaft. Looks like the original toploader shifter but the reverse lockout is just for show.

[ynned]

The issue with headers is more than just heat. Some collectors block the boss on the bell housing where the cable enters. Varies with make of header.

[22GT]

I'd avoid the issue by using stock linkage. That widens your choice of brake booster, too, if you want power.

[j persons]

Make sure the flywheel is compatible with your engine balance. Your engine is probably balanced at 28 oz, and most T5 flywheels are balanced at 50 oz. If the components aren't matched, it will have a very bad vibration.

[WiseBeyondYears]

Ok thanks I knew about the flywheel. I don't think ill be doing power brakes, I will do a disk swap eventually but it is just going to be a street car so I'm not too concerned with the power booster. I would go with a hydrolic setup but I am trying to keep costs down right now and the t5 comes with a cable so I'd like to utilize it. Same with the stock linkages, I don't have them and I'd rather just use the cable since I have it.

[Maxd]

The Heddman's won't work with the stock zbar setup. If you go hydraulic you can route however necessary.

[Shady]

National parts depot sells the bracket,

[Shady]

Do you have a pedal assembly, you may need to go to shorty headers