T45 to TKO 500 Swap Questions

96Snaker · August 18th, 2009, 02:00 AM

Anyone ever done one of these with a 4.6 engine? I am wondering if I will be able to retain and reuse the stock belhousing, or if I'll need to go aftermarket when installing the Tremec TKO 500?

FYI my stock T45 is going downhill fast, with synchro issues. I plan a late summer or early fall transmission/clutch/rearend project that will entail a new Tremec TKO 500, a new Centerforce clutch with Maximum motorsports firewall adjustment kit, and FRPP aluminum driveshaft, safety loop, and I plan on rebuilding the rearend, ridding the 4.56 gears for a set of more streetable (and tranny/engine friendly) 4.10s.

96Snaker · August 19th, 2009, 10:00 PM

Bump.

Did some research, Ford Racing says an aftermarket belhouse assembly is required for their version of the 500 5-speed. Not sure what, if any, differences there are between the Tremec and FRPP transmissions (I'd bet FRPP buys their assemblies from Tremec).

The research continues. Or, if I find a suitable T-56 (probably used) in rebuildable condition, I may go that route...

SWEET2KSTANG · August 21st, 2009, 01:00 AM

there are things you will have to get to do the conversion. i looked into the swap myself, but went with a built t45 instead. i believe promotion still has the swap list with prices on their website.

C MY 4D · August 22nd, 2009, 03:53 PM

Yes you need to replace the bellhousing. I would recommend going with a blowproof bell from lakewood or mccloud. You need a different driveshaft yolk, depending on which yolk you go with you may need a spacer. The crossmember mounts will need to be modified. The reverse switch socket will need to be modified. FRPP only puts their part number on Tremec's transmission. I would also recommend going with a 26 spline input shaft and buy a matching 11" clutch setup.

96Snaker · August 25th, 2009, 08:09 PM

Thanks guys. After doing some research on the TKO 500's ... I've decided finding a T56 may be my better option, with a 26 input spline (and will upgrade to the SPEC stage 2+ clutch). Not sure about what flywheel to get, nor belhousing. And I'll go with the FRPP aluminum driveshaft and any FRPP parts necessary for the T56.

My real question now is to try and find a used (and rebuilt/remanufactured) or a new transmission. And from whom.

August 18th, 2009, 02:00 AM	#1
96Snaker MM's Coffee Addict 1999 SVT Cobra 441rwhp/393rwtq Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,164 iTrader: 0 reviews	T45 to TKO 500 Swap Questions Anyone ever done one of these with a 4.6 engine? I am wondering if I will be able to retain and reuse the stock belhousing, or if I'll need to go aftermarket when installing the Tremec TKO 500? FYI my stock T45 is going downhill fast, with synchro issues. I plan a late summer or early fall transmission/clutch/rearend project that will entail a new Tremec TKO 500, a new Centerforce clutch with Maximum motorsports firewall adjustment kit, and FRPP aluminum driveshaft, safety loop, and I plan on rebuilding the rearend, ridding the 4.56 gears for a set of more streetable (and tranny/engine friendly) 4.10s. __________________ Vortech V2, intercooled @ 10psi. Maximum Motorsports supsension goodie bag car less roll cage. Built '04 IRS. Hodge-podge of Roush/Stalker panels.

August 19th, 2009, 10:00 PM	#2
96Snaker MM's Coffee Addict 1999 SVT Cobra 441rwhp/393rwtq Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,164 iTrader: 0 reviews	Bump. Did some research, Ford Racing says an aftermarket belhouse assembly is required for their version of the 500 5-speed. Not sure what, if any, differences there are between the Tremec and FRPP transmissions (I'd bet FRPP buys their assemblies from Tremec). The research continues. Or, if I find a suitable T-56 (probably used) in rebuildable condition, I may go that route... __________________ Vortech V2, intercooled @ 10psi. Maximum Motorsports supsension goodie bag car less roll cage. Built '04 IRS. Hodge-podge of Roush/Stalker panels.

August 21st, 2009, 01:00 AM	#3
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	there are things you will have to get to do the conversion. i looked into the swap myself, but went with a built t45 instead. i believe promotion still has the swap list with prices on their website. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

August 22nd, 2009, 03:53 PM	#4
C MY 4D Billy Weston 2003 Cobra 11.14@124.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 4,806 iTrader: 8 reviews	Yes you need to replace the bellhousing. I would recommend going with a blowproof bell from lakewood or mccloud. You need a different driveshaft yolk, depending on which yolk you go with you may need a spacer. The crossmember mounts will need to be modified. The reverse switch socket will need to be modified. FRPP only puts their part number on Tremec's transmission. I would also recommend going with a 26 spline input shaft and buy a matching 11" clutch setup. __________________ TT Build in progress....... Need work done to your car for a great price in Hampton Roads? Shoot me a PM.

August 25th, 2009, 08:09 PM	#5
96Snaker MM's Coffee Addict 1999 SVT Cobra 441rwhp/393rwtq Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,164 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks guys. After doing some research on the TKO 500's ... I've decided finding a T56 may be my better option, with a 26 input spline (and will upgrade to the SPEC stage 2+ clutch). Not sure about what flywheel to get, nor belhousing. And I'll go with the FRPP aluminum driveshaft and any FRPP parts necessary for the T56. My real question now is to try and find a used (and rebuilt/remanufactured) or a new transmission. And from whom. __________________ Vortech V2, intercooled @ 10psi. Maximum Motorsports supsension goodie bag car less roll cage. Built '04 IRS. Hodge-podge of Roush/Stalker panels.

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