Transmission help

Dhl1005 · November 16th, 2010, 04:09 PM

i have an 88 mustang i bought it about a year back and i have been doing body work to it. i found that it is extremely hard to shift. ive been told it could be the synchros or the clutch but im not sure. it has the transmission out of a 4 cyl mustang. any suggestions would help, thanks

mutlyi4 · November 16th, 2010, 05:56 PM

what do you mean hard to shift? does it grind or is it just real stiff going into gear?

Dhl1005 · November 16th, 2010, 06:11 PM

its really stiff. when its been sitting for a while it will be smooth untill it gets warmed up.

steve86gt · November 16th, 2010, 07:52 PM

Just find a used T5 trans and run it. It's not worth repairing that trans. Replace the shifter assembly while you're at it. I guess it's possible that the clutch is not disengaging fully.

Dhl1005 · November 16th, 2010, 07:54 PM

im on kind of a tight budget but its something i will look into. after i do some work to the engine im thinking of getting a tko

steve86gt · November 16th, 2010, 08:03 PM

If you do some work to the engine, take it easy on that 4cyl trans. Don't spend more than 100 bucks on a used t5, but a tko is a whole world away from anything stock ford, and will stand up to abuse for the life of the car (maybe). With some searching and patience you can build ass-kicking cars for pennies if you're willing to run used parts.

FastStang91Lx · November 16th, 2010, 08:07 PM

used t5's are 300 here. Wanna ship me some

Dhl1005 · November 16th, 2010, 08:38 PM

ohh that would be nice to get a t5 for under 100 but sadly ill probably pay about 300 also

ryanw · November 16th, 2010, 08:39 PM

your clutch cable maybe stretched out

Dhl1005 · November 16th, 2010, 08:53 PM

yea the clutch cable is something me and my brother are going to look at very soon, but doing a little research im probably just going to put a better t5 the 4cyl ones dont hold together to well

Dhl1005 · November 17th, 2010, 08:28 PM

just found a T5 tranny local for 300, after i get it out the paint shop that will be my next priority

November 16th, 2010, 04:09 PM	#1
Dhl1005 Regular 1988 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 54 iTrader: 0 reviews	Transmission help i have an 88 mustang i bought it about a year back and i have been doing body work to it. i found that it is extremely hard to shift. ive been told it could be the synchros or the clutch but im not sure. it has the transmission out of a 4 cyl mustang. any suggestions would help, thanks

November 16th, 2010, 08:07 PM	#7
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	used t5's are 300 here. Wanna ship me some __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

November 16th, 2010, 08:39 PM	#9
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	your clutch cable maybe stretched out __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

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November 16th, 2010, 05:56 PM	#2
mutlyi4 Regular 95 mustang gt ??? Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: florida Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	what do you mean hard to shift? does it grind or is it just real stiff going into gear?

November 16th, 2010, 06:11 PM	#3
Dhl1005 Regular 1988 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 54 iTrader: 0 reviews	its really stiff. when its been sitting for a while it will be smooth untill it gets warmed up.

November 16th, 2010, 07:52 PM	#4
steve86gt Newbie 86 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Provo, UT Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just find a used T5 trans and run it. It's not worth repairing that trans. Replace the shifter assembly while you're at it. I guess it's possible that the clutch is not disengaging fully.

November 16th, 2010, 07:54 PM	#5
Dhl1005 Regular 1988 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 54 iTrader: 0 reviews	im on kind of a tight budget but its something i will look into. after i do some work to the engine im thinking of getting a tko

November 16th, 2010, 08:03 PM	#6
steve86gt Newbie 86 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Provo, UT Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you do some work to the engine, take it easy on that 4cyl trans. Don't spend more than 100 bucks on a used t5, but a tko is a whole world away from anything stock ford, and will stand up to abuse for the life of the car (maybe). With some searching and patience you can build ass-kicking cars for pennies if you're willing to run used parts.

November 16th, 2010, 08:38 PM	#8
Dhl1005 Regular 1988 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 54 iTrader: 0 reviews	ohh that would be nice to get a t5 for under 100 but sadly ill probably pay about 300 also

November 16th, 2010, 08:53 PM	#10
Dhl1005 Regular 1988 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 54 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea the clutch cable is something me and my brother are going to look at very soon, but doing a little research im probably just going to put a better t5 the 4cyl ones dont hold together to well

November 17th, 2010, 08:28 PM	#11
Dhl1005 Regular 1988 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 54 iTrader: 0 reviews	just found a T5 tranny local for 300, after i get it out the paint shop that will be my next priority

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