5 spd swap

what all do i need to put a t-5 trans in my comet. it has a c-4 in it now. just dont know where to start or what i need to modify to do this swap and still run the clutch by the cable. any info would greatly appreciated

 

clutch pedals
bell housing
T5 trans
clutch/pressure plate
flywheel
cable or hydraulic setup
modified trans crossmember


those are the basics

 

You also need a std trans block plate and pilot bushing/bearing for the crankshaft.

 

Or mechanical linkage if you use an old style bellhousing and adapter plate. Drive shaft may or may not need to be shortened, depending on what rear you have.

 

what i have is a tremec 3550 5 spd trans. for the swap so far. as far as the cable goes i was looking at mustang steves cable kit but dont know which on i would need one for a 65/66 or the 67/68 one. has anyone else running his stuff or is there another way to do this without a kit from him

 

I believe the hydraulic kit is another option

 

Hydraulic is the best option, IMO. The cable runs way too close to the headers.

 

ok thanks. what is the best Hydraulic system for a maverick or comet that i can still run full lenght headers.

 

I'm still trying to figure that out to. Apparently there is a company called CNC that has the hydraulic kit. But if you look online you'll find a lot of other "made-to-fit" hydraulic systems and kits.

 

i bought me some clutch pedals lastnight. they only costed me a six pack of beer.but i still need input on running a fox body cable for the clutch.what needs to be done to my pedals.

 

i tried using the mustang cable with little results. i ended up "making a cable work" that i found at the local parts house.

if you go cable, you can fab up something yourself or some other members have used the kit from Mustang Steve and they say it works pretty good

 

not if you run shorty headers or stock manifolds....