5 Speed Swap.

Mustang Boy · December 20th, 2011, 12:04 PM

Ok I found an SVO on craigslist that is an auto but needs a transmission, I was wondering how hard it would be to swap a T5 in(already have a 4cyl T5). I know I'll need a bellhousing, clutch, clutch pedal assy, clutch cabel, quadrant, shift fork, and cross member, but I am wondering if I will need an ECU from a 5spd car or not.

Mikel89us · December 20th, 2011, 12:26 PM

No you wont need the Manual ECU. The auto will work.

Mustang Boy · December 20th, 2011, 01:07 PM

That is good news, I am assuming there won't be any check engine light or any other problems like there is in newer auto ECU's

argyle1812 · December 21st, 2011, 02:43 AM

I would verify it is a real SVO because all svos were 5 spds no automatics.

Mikel89us · December 21st, 2011, 12:28 PM

+1 ^ i didnt even think of that. That has to be a TC drivetrain.

ReverendDexter · December 21st, 2011, 12:31 PM

Could be a GT Turbo.

I don't know that I'd want anything to do with the carb'd version of the Turbo 2.3, though.

Mustang Boy · December 21st, 2011, 01:29 PM

Thanks for the info guys, I'll probably pass on this car then if it isn't an actual SVO. I was willing to go the auto route if it was an SVO but if its not really and SVO I'd rather just find a regular 4cyl 5spd to DD.

OHC230 · December 23rd, 2011, 10:47 AM

Thanks for the info guys, I'll probably pass on this car then if it isn't an actual SVO.

83-84 Mustang GT turbos were produced in limited numbers, less than 3,700 total, making them far more rare than the SVO. They had most of the same hardware as the SVO under the hood, sans the inter-cooler and the and high-lift cam, which are common swaps for most turbo fords. The engines were rated at 145 HP, but easily upgrade-able. Obviously, there are some differences in the brakes and suspension as well, but nothing you couldn't upgrade with the same ease as the engine.

If this car truly is a turbo GT and it is clean and well priced, I would snap it up in a heartbeat.

Early GT's look nice with 18" wheels.

Mustang Boy · December 24th, 2011, 01:15 AM

Originally Posted by OHC230

Thanks for the info guys, I'll probably pass on this car then if it isn't an actual SVO.

83-84 Mustang GT turbos were produced in limited numbers, less than 3,700 total, making them far more rare than the SVO. They had most of the same hardware as the SVO under the hood, sans the inter-cooler and the and high-lift cam, which are common swaps for most turbo fords. The engines were rated at 145 HP, but easily upgrade-able. Obviously, there are some differences in the brakes and suspension as well, but nothing you couldn't upgrade with the same ease as the engine.

If this car truly is a turbo GT and it is clean and well priced, I would snap it up in a heartbeat.

Early GT's look nice with 18" wheels.

Only thing about the one you pictures is it has 5.0 emblems which would lead me to believe that it is a 5.0 originally or they did a 5.0 swap, that or they slapped 5.0 badges on a Turbo GT for some reason.

ReverendDexter · December 26th, 2011, 10:15 AM

I think that picture was just to show an example of how the early 4-light cars can look when done up right, not to show a GT Turbo.

December 20th, 2011, 12:04 PM	#1
Mustang Boy Hardcore Enthusiast 1994 Mustang GT 14.582@92.58MPH Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 1,732 iTrader: 1 reviews	5 Speed Swap. Ok I found an SVO on craigslist that is an auto but needs a transmission, I was wondering how hard it would be to swap a T5 in(already have a 4cyl T5). I know I'll need a bellhousing, clutch, clutch pedal assy, clutch cabel, quadrant, shift fork, and cross member, but I am wondering if I will need an ECU from a 5spd car or not. __________________ 315's Crew Black and White Crew Crew Member #2

December 20th, 2011, 12:26 PM	#2
Mikel89us Regular 1991 Mustang 2.3L 11:42 @ 61 in the 1/8th Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Logansport, IN Posts: 366 iTrader: 0 reviews	No you wont need the Manual ECU. The auto will work. __________________ 1991 Mustang LX 2.3L 5 Speed convert 1989 Ranger 4X4 2.3L 5 Speed Entire turbo kit waiting to be used again.

December 20th, 2011, 01:07 PM	#3
Mustang Boy Hardcore Enthusiast 1994 Mustang GT 14.582@92.58MPH Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 1,732 iTrader: 1 reviews	That is good news, I am assuming there won't be any check engine light or any other problems like there is in newer auto ECU's __________________ 315's Crew Black and White Crew Crew Member #2

December 21st, 2011, 12:28 PM	#5
Mikel89us Regular 1991 Mustang 2.3L 11:42 @ 61 in the 1/8th Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Logansport, IN Posts: 366 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 ^ i didnt even think of that. That has to be a TC drivetrain. __________________ 1991 Mustang LX 2.3L 5 Speed convert 1989 Ranger 4X4 2.3L 5 Speed Entire turbo kit waiting to be used again.

December 21st, 2011, 12:31 PM	#6
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	Could be a GT Turbo. I don't know that I'd want anything to do with the carb'd version of the Turbo 2.3, though. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

December 21st, 2011, 02:43 AM	#4
argyle1812 Newbie 1984 Mustang SVO Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: washington Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would verify it is a real SVO because all svos were 5 spds no automatics.

December 21st, 2011, 01:29 PM	#7
Mustang Boy Hardcore Enthusiast 1994 Mustang GT 14.582@92.58MPH Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 1,732 iTrader: 1 reviews	Thanks for the info guys, I'll probably pass on this car then if it isn't an actual SVO. I was willing to go the auto route if it was an SVO but if its not really and SVO I'd rather just find a regular 4cyl 5spd to DD. __________________ 315's Crew Black and White Crew Crew Member #2

December 23rd, 2011, 10:47 AM	#8
OHC230 Enthusiast Supercharged 89'/ 85' SVO 11.945 @ 119.6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Napa Valley CA Posts: 881 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the info guys, I'll probably pass on this car then if it isn't an actual SVO. 83-84 Mustang GT turbos were produced in limited numbers, less than 3,700 total, making them far more rare than the SVO. They had most of the same hardware as the SVO under the hood, sans the inter-cooler and the and high-lift cam, which are common swaps for most turbo fords. The engines were rated at 145 HP, but easily upgrade-able. Obviously, there are some differences in the brakes and suspension as well, but nothing you couldn't upgrade with the same ease as the engine. If this car truly is a turbo GT and it is clean and well priced, I would snap it up in a heartbeat. Early GT's look nice with 18" wheels. __________________ Supercharged 2.7L 398 HP 501 ft lb !!

December 26th, 2011, 10:15 AM	#10
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think that picture was just to show an example of how the early 4-light cars can look when done up right, not to show a GT Turbo. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

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