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slammed427 · 02-20-2011, 04:23 PM

Has anyone put a T5 in a 73-87? My truck is done with hauling and towing now, its serving as a DD.

I've only been able to find info on a straight 6 swap, my truck is a 350 and I'm guessing there are differences between the jobs, just looking for some advice. Its currently a SM465.

mooseknuckles · 02-20-2011, 06:21 PM

It might be ok if you take it easy. t5's are week

slammed427 · 02-20-2011, 06:28 PM

I know Mustang guys that have rebuilt them to hold up to some pretty good hp numbers. My 350 is the 290hp gmpp crate, stock with a quadrajet and headers, thats about it. I have no real plans to do too much to the engine anytime soon so I should be fine, ya?

1BadSS · 02-20-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by slammed427

I know Mustang guys that have rebuilt them to hold up to some pretty good hp numbers. My 350 is the 290hp gmpp crate, stock with a quadrajet and headers, thats about it. I have no real plans to do too much to the engine anytime soon so I should be fine, ya?

I've ran mustang T5's on 400hp + applications for summers upon summers without issue.

The only people who say they're weak, are the one's who can't drive.

slammed427 · 02-20-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 1BadSS

I've ran mustang T5's on 400hp + applications for summers upon summers without issue.

The only people who say they're weak, are the one's who can't drive.

Sweet! Then I'm gonna be pickin one up here directly.

Thanks!

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 02-20-2011, 08:09 PM

The mustangs are World class t5s the camaro v8s are not, it makes a difference. Google it. Your mileage may vary. Jay

mooseknuckles · 02-20-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Port Jimmy 6

The mustangs are World class t5s the camaro v8s are not, it makes a difference. Google it. Your mileage may vary. Jay

I think your right...I remember something about that. Mt IROC ate up two of them....guess thats why the 5.7s were auto.

1BadSS · 02-20-2011, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Port Jimmy 6

The mustangs are World class t5s the camaro v8s are not, it makes a difference. Google it. Your mileage may vary. Jay

I run non-WC T5's in all of my mustangs. I also run 4cyl T5's too.

gmclowsierra · 02-21-2011, 08:53 PM

i put about 5 t-5 behind a 400 that i built not too crazy power wise about 300 or so and it ate all of them. two of them actually split the case.

slammed427 · 02-22-2011, 12:46 AM

Hmm maybe its the torque they can't keep up with. Anyone know how much work it'd be to throw a WC in a Chevy?

SeanPaintsFlames · 02-22-2011, 05:31 PM

Yeah, I'm curious to know if a fox body Mustang T-5 would bolt to a GM bellhousing. There seem to be hundreds of Ford T-5s for every one GM version.

I've got a 90's T-5 behind the 351 in my Cougar, and from my experience, it works juuuuuust fine! Having an overdrive manual with a hopped-up V8 is loads of fun.

02-20-2011, 04:23 PM	#1
slammed427 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tempe, Az Posts: 325	T5 Swap? Has anyone put a T5 in a 73-87? My truck is done with hauling and towing now, its serving as a DD. I've only been able to find info on a straight 6 swap, my truck is a 350 and I'm guessing there are differences between the jobs, just looking for some advice. Its currently a SM465.

02-20-2011, 06:21 PM	#2
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: T5 Swap? It might be ok if you take it easy. t5's are week __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

02-20-2011, 06:28 PM	#3
slammed427 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tempe, Az Posts: 325	Re: T5 Swap? I know Mustang guys that have rebuilt them to hold up to some pretty good hp numbers. My 350 is the 290hp gmpp crate, stock with a quadrajet and headers, thats about it. I have no real plans to do too much to the engine anytime soon so I should be fine, ya? __________________ 74 C10 LWB 350/T5 Dropped on 20's Soon to be Bagged and Injected 84 C35 Crew Cab Dually. 454/400 Dropped a lot. Instagram: mmmdropp

02-20-2011, 08:09 PM	#6
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: T5 Swap? The mustangs are World class t5s the camaro v8s are not, it makes a difference. Google it. Your mileage may vary. Jay __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

02-21-2011, 08:53 PM	#9
gmclowsierra Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: williamsport,pa Posts: 329	Re: T5 Swap? i put about 5 t-5 behind a 400 that i built not too crazy power wise about 300 or so and it ate all of them. two of them actually split the case.

02-22-2011, 12:46 AM	#10
slammed427 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tempe, Az Posts: 325	Re: T5 Swap? Hmm maybe its the torque they can't keep up with. Anyone know how much work it'd be to throw a WC in a Chevy? __________________ 74 C10 LWB 350/T5 Dropped on 20's Soon to be Bagged and Injected 84 C35 Crew Cab Dually. 454/400 Dropped a lot. Instagram: mmmdropp

02-22-2011, 05:31 PM	#11
SeanPaintsFlames Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Buford, Ga. Posts: 339	Re: T5 Swap? Yeah, I'm curious to know if a fox body Mustang T-5 would bolt to a GM bellhousing. There seem to be hundreds of Ford T-5s for every one GM version. I've got a 90's T-5 behind the 351 in my Cougar, and from my experience, it works juuuuuust fine! Having an overdrive manual with a hopped-up V8 is loads of fun. __________________ My 68 cougar restomod build:HERE Last edited by SeanPaintsFlames; 02-22-2011 at 05:32 PM.



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