Ridgerunner
Missouri Chapter member
I am having to do my truck on a very tight budget. I would like to convert over to a 5 speed trans. Would one from a Mustang work ok? I checked prices for a new Tremec and they are way out of my range.
Hmmmm. Depends on how you plan to use the truck. Mustang 5 speeds are marginal in cars, once you start putting torque to them.
Who can?! Why not just get 5 speed from an F150/250 at a junkyard? That would be equally as INexpensive as a mustang tranny.Well it's going to have torque to it,I can't afford the $4000.00 price tag to get a TKO 600
Who can?! Why not just get 5 speed from an F150/250 at a junkyard? That would be equally as INexpensive as a mustang tranny.
Do you need overdrive? You might get lucky and find an old toploader 4 sp.
How much power do you figure to put to it?
The Mazda M5OD from the half-tons has a lousy reputation, but they're cheap...
Hmmmm. Depends on how you plan to use the truck. Mustang 5 speeds are marginal in cars, once you start putting torque to them.
I'm not sure of the exact numbers, but I believe they are rated at about 325 ft lbs.
OHV V8 ( Y8 ) 5 Main Bearings; B&S 3.62 x 3.30; 272 cid; Compression Ratio 8.3:1; 171 HP @ 4400 RPM; 260 ft. lbs. of Torque @ 2100-2400 RPM; 2 Barrel Carb.
Well it's going to have torque to it,I can't afford the $4000.00 price tag to get a TKO 600