2.3l t-5 swap from automatic trans

fredstar · May 23rd, 2011, 09:54 PM

hey everyone,
ive been working on a prodject for a long time, finally done enough research to get it going.
let me give you a run down, i have bought a motor and trans, (attached to eachother) its out of a 86, i have a 5.0 carbureted motor, with a t-5 bw trans, im curently working right now, so i need to get it up and running at least, so i was thinking of just swaping the trans in for now, but i have some concerns, like can i use all the parts like, flywheel, clutch, bell housing, everything that came with the motor and tranny i bought to fit it on the 2.3?

in planner simpler words, since i have the motor and tranny, and only want to swap one at a time, will i need to buy any adapter plates or anything to make it work?

Mikel89us · May 23rd, 2011, 11:17 PM

Buy a 4 cyl clutch flywheel and bell housing. The hardest part of the entire swap is installing the clutch pedal. The best plan for that is to get a setup out of a manual car and swap the assembly. Its a pretty strait forward job if you have the parts.

fredstar · May 24th, 2011, 04:46 PM

i got the clutch pedal done, what i want to know is, can i just swap everything over from the 5.0, to the 2.3 in terms of installing the t/5 trans? or i need a 4cyl clutch and flywheel and bell housing, in order to make the t-5 work? not completly understanding, i know its how i word it.

Mikel89us · May 24th, 2011, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by fredstar

i got the clutch pedal done, what i want to know is, can i just swap everything over from the 5.0, to the 2.3 in terms of installing the t/5 trans? or i need a 4cyl clutch and flywheel and bell housing, in order to make the t-5 work? not completly understanding, i know its how i word it.

You will need to buy the clutch flywheel and bell housing. They will not fit from a 5.0 to a 2.3l. Thats why i said buy the parts. Sorry if i confused yo much.

Cobraman1024 · May 29th, 2011, 08:43 AM

One other note. The bellhousing and starter plate are specific for the 1990 and earlier cars because of the oil pan. I have a bellhousing and starter plate that will fit your car and the bolts for them too. Send me a PM if your interested in them for a reasonable price. I think I also have a spare clutch fork but you will need to find the two cables. There is a short cable that connects to the bellhousing linkage and a long cable which connects to the clutch pedal.

Cgross609 · May 30th, 2011, 01:37 AM

So will an 89 2.3 bellhousing work on a 93 2.3? Before i go and spend 140 some odd dollars on a clutch kit and flywheel?

ocejo · May 31st, 2011, 07:52 PM

cobraman pm me on the parts you have available.

May 23rd, 2011, 09:54 PM	#1
fredstar Newbie 1988 mustang lx soft top Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	2.3l t-5 swap from automatic trans hey everyone, ive been working on a prodject for a long time, finally done enough research to get it going. let me give you a run down, i have bought a motor and trans, (attached to eachother) its out of a 86, i have a 5.0 carbureted motor, with a t-5 bw trans, im curently working right now, so i need to get it up and running at least, so i was thinking of just swaping the trans in for now, but i have some concerns, like can i use all the parts like, flywheel, clutch, bell housing, everything that came with the motor and tranny i bought to fit it on the 2.3? in planner simpler words, since i have the motor and tranny, and only want to swap one at a time, will i need to buy any adapter plates or anything to make it work?

May 23rd, 2011, 11:17 PM	#2
Mikel89us Regular 1991 Mustang 2.3L 11:42 @ 61 in the 1/8th Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Logansport, IN Posts: 362 iTrader: 0 reviews	Buy a 4 cyl clutch flywheel and bell housing. The hardest part of the entire swap is installing the clutch pedal. The best plan for that is to get a setup out of a manual car and swap the assembly. Its a pretty strait forward job if you have the parts. __________________ 1991 Mustang LX 2.3L 5 Speed convert 1989 Ranger 4X4 2.3L 5 Speed Entire turbo kit waiting to be used again.

May 29th, 2011, 08:43 AM	#5
Cobraman1024 Enthusiast 1995 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fall River, MA and Juffair, Bahrain Posts: 780 iTrader: 0 reviews	One other note. The bellhousing and starter plate are specific for the 1990 and earlier cars because of the oil pan. I have a bellhousing and starter plate that will fit your car and the bolts for them too. Send me a PM if your interested in them for a reasonable price. I think I also have a spare clutch fork but you will need to find the two cables. There is a short cable that connects to the bellhousing linkage and a long cable which connects to the clutch pedal. __________________ 1995 SVT Cobra #182/4005, 275/305, 217k miles 1996 SVT Mystic Cobra #1666/2000, 267/263, 178k miles 1995 Mustang, 3.8L, 233k miles 1993 Mustang LX, 2.3L, T5 convert, 95 GT suspension swap, 03 Cobra steering rack, 250k miles sold: 1987 GT MM Military Crew Member MM+Cleavage member #21

May 30th, 2011, 01:37 AM	#6
Cgross609 Regular 93 Mustang LX 2.3 T-5 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Vegreville, AB Posts: 270 iTrader: 0 reviews	So will an 89 2.3 bellhousing work on a 93 2.3? Before i go and spend 140 some odd dollars on a clutch kit and flywheel? __________________ 93 2.3l LX U.S. 15x7 ten hole rims Calypso green Moates QH T-5 Conversion Dual 2.5" Exhaust with Thrush Welded muffler

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fredstar Newbie 1988 mustang lx soft top Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	i got the clutch pedal done, what i want to know is, can i just swap everything over from the 5.0, to the 2.3 in terms of installing the t/5 trans? or i need a 4cyl clutch and flywheel and bell housing, in order to make the t-5 work? not completly understanding, i know its how i word it.

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