I have a stock 289 / 3 speed now and it's time for a new clutch.
Instead of just putting a clutch in I thought this would be the perfect time to do a T5 swap as I really would like to have the overdrive. I am just starting to do research and creating a parts list but the deeper I dig, the more I read, the more questions I have.
From my research so far it seems Modern Driveline is the "go-to" for the swap. I spent some time on their site and went through the order form and am not sure about some of my options. (If anyone has other suggestions as to where to source parts I would like to hear).
I see T5's on ebay for around $800-$1000 and Modern wants $1700 for a T5Z - why would I need a T5Z over a T5?
What clutch set up are most using? Z-Bar, Cable, or Hydraulic?
I don't know which flywheel I should be using. I thought I may as well replace mine while I have everything apart. Here is my choices:
28 oz 157 tooth Cast steel 10"/10.5" $165
28 oz 157 tooth Billet steel 10.5" $235
50 oz 157 tooth Cast steel 10.5" (Stock 5.0L) $150
50 oz 157 tooth Billet steel 10.5" $255
Bellhousing....mine has the bottom cover bolt broken off and should probably be replaced. Are there any issues with using a T5 Bell?
Thanks in advance!
Instead of just putting a clutch in I thought this would be the perfect time to do a T5 swap as I really would like to have the overdrive. I am just starting to do research and creating a parts list but the deeper I dig, the more I read, the more questions I have.
From my research so far it seems Modern Driveline is the "go-to" for the swap. I spent some time on their site and went through the order form and am not sure about some of my options. (If anyone has other suggestions as to where to source parts I would like to hear).
I see T5's on ebay for around $800-$1000 and Modern wants $1700 for a T5Z - why would I need a T5Z over a T5?
What clutch set up are most using? Z-Bar, Cable, or Hydraulic?
I don't know which flywheel I should be using. I thought I may as well replace mine while I have everything apart. Here is my choices:
28 oz 157 tooth Cast steel 10"/10.5" $165
28 oz 157 tooth Billet steel 10.5" $235
50 oz 157 tooth Cast steel 10.5" (Stock 5.0L) $150
50 oz 157 tooth Billet steel 10.5" $255
Bellhousing....mine has the bottom cover bolt broken off and should probably be replaced. Are there any issues with using a T5 Bell?
Thanks in advance!