[Nev3rL1ft89]

i have an 89 mustang and i blew my t-5, i found a guy selling a tremec 3550 and all it needs is a bellhousing, do all tremec 5speeds use the same bell housing?
i also read that cobra Rs from 1995 had a 5 speed tremec, i see they sell bell housing for them that say they were used on cobra R, will they fit a fox body?

Thanks

[The Novice]

Originally Posted by Nev3rL1ft89 i have an 89 mustang and i blew my t-5, i found a guy selling a tremec 3550 and all it needs is a bellhousing, do all tremec 5speeds use the same bell housing? i also read that cobra Rs from 1995 had a 5 speed tremec, i see they sell bell housing for them that say they were used on cobra R, will they fit a fox body? Thanks

About that Tremec 3550, i would 1st make sure its a 3550 and not something else ( im saying this from experience ) Also is it in a car? If so i would test drive it to make sure the tranny works smoothly. If not i would Ask him if it has ever been rebuilt if so ask for paper work, if not. I would try to get him to pay for or go in half with you to get it inspected from a tranny guy. To make sure a gear isnt all chewed up or the syncroes
arnt shitty. Its worth it to make sure, trust me.

I don not think all the bell housings are the same, but im not sure, hopefully someone here will know for sure.

But just wondering, how much is he asking for this thing?

Also the 95 Cobra tranny you are talking about is the 3650.

[Nev3rL1ft89]

the guy told me everything about it and he's a good guy works on things out of his garage, he said he'll let me use it for a while and if i don't like it i can take it back out and he'll refund all my money.

he wants 700$ for the trans and he's got a ford racing aluminum driveshaft for 100$ thats why i'm trying to find a bell housing for it, like a cheap one that will work.

[flyin ryan]

That's a good deal for both pieces if they are in usable condition like you say. I'd jump on it and be done with your t5 woes. I really like my 3550 but it takes a little getting used to because there a bit notchy compared to the butter shifts of the t5s.

Not sure on the bell housings.. I know the 3550 and the tko used the same but that's about it I believe.

[jtyson8602]

I have an aluminum one I will sell you. I need a scattershield so PM me if youre interested

[Nev3rL1ft89]

i found this bell housing
will it fit the tremec 3550?*

[jtyson8602]

Originally Posted by Nev3rL1ft89 i found this bell housing will it fit the tremec 3550?*

Seems like it might. Here is a link to a site that has it and says to use it for older mustangs but check it out and see what you think

http://www.cjponyparts.com/WebCatalog2007/80_web.pdf

[Nev3rL1ft89]

yea i got the picture from cj pony parts.

also one more thing, what clutch would be recommended running with this trans? i was looking at the centerforce stage 2

[jtyson8602]

Originally Posted by Nev3rL1ft89 yea i got the picture from cj pony parts. also one more thing, what clutch would be recommended running with this trans? i was looking at the centerforce stage 2

really it depends on the power you are going to be making and the type of driving. also how big your leg is or how big you want it to get from the stiff clutch

[Nev3rL1ft89]

really i can't be making no more then 300horse, and its my daily driver and i take it to the track a few times a month and i want something that is good all around.
what kinda guy drives a mustang and doesn't mess around with people on the road to ya know lol

[flyin ryan]

the centerforce 2 dual friction is the shit.. it's not easy on your leg but it does it's job very well.

[1slo5.0]

Originally Posted by Nev3rL1ft89 i found this bell housing will it fit the tremec 3550?*

Yes, that is the Cobra R bellhousing.

[Nev3rL1ft89]

so the cobra R bellhousing will fit the tremec 3550 and fit in a fox body?