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Auto Racing/5.0L 302 '87 t-bird auto transmission swap for t-5 g-force

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Expert: - 7/25/2008


Question
Hello.
I got a few questions about swapping my tranny:
1. will i have to get a fly wheel instead of flex plate for a T-5.
2. should I upgrade my differential
3. what do i do with the wiring if any will left over
4. is a fluid cooling lines are the same or not.
thank you very much!

Answer
A T-5 is a manual transmission. You will ned to change the flywheel,remove or plug the fluid lines as a t-5 doesn't have a converter or pump. As for the wiring , you need to search for someone who has done this swap before.
The 8.8 rearend should be ok.

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Matt Lyons

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I am considered an expert in drag race chassis construction and tuning. I also have general knowledge of performance engines with small block chevies being my specialty.

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I have worked in the automotive aftermarket as a builder, designer and seller of race components. I worked for Moroso Performance for seven years as an engineer and product manager. I currently am the owner of Lyons Performance LLC, a shop that specializes in American manufactured race products.

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BFA-New York Institute of Technology, Marketing

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1998 SEMA best new product Award -Racing Vacuum Pump

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