65 Stang


Registered: July 2002
Location: Marietta, GA

t-5 swap

I have two questions about a t-5 swap for a '65 stang. First, does anybody know of a swap kit that doesn't require cutting the driveshaft. Second, is there a throwout arm boot that will work with the latemodel bellhousing and the stock clutch linkage.

I would appreciate any advice or info.

Thanks, Jon22

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1965 mustang 2+2


Registered: January 2002
Location: orange county ca

im doin this myself, havent gotten to the driveshaft YET, but theres a trans yoke for sale thats 3/4 inch shorter, so the trans fit smoothly without shortning the driveshaft.

if the 80$ new yoke is just the old yoke cut, why cant i just cut my stock yoke 3/4 inch?

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T5, heavy duty clutch; cable clutch
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1965 Mustang Fastback


Registered: March 2002
Location: Northern VA

Jon22 - Here are some helpful links

- http://www.moderndriveline.com/
- http://www.windsor-fox.com/
- http://www.mustangsteve.com/

Getting the drive shaft cut and rebalanced isn't that big of a deal, just go to a local machine shop.

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302 - 351 heads, Performer RPM, 600 cfm 4bbl.
JBA shorty's, 2.5" tubes, Dr Gas X-pipe
T-5 world class 5 speed, w/ .80 OD
9" rear with 3.55's & T-loc
4 wheel disc brakes
15" Torq-Thrust D's, 225/50 g-Force T/A's
full TCP/Global West suspension
subframe connectors, Traction Masters, Panhard bar
TCP manual rack & pinion

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66 Mustang Resto-Mod


Registered: June 2001
Location: So. Cal., U.S.A.

Why wouldn't you want to cut the DS? It's really not that expensive (had my truck one done for less than $100, Mustang one was MORE because its alum) and you get the piece of mind of knowing it's balanced.

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1965 Mustang 2+2, 1998 Mustang Coupe


Registered: October 2000
Location: near Oklahoma City, OK

1. No. The conversion slip yoke does not assure you that you won't have to alter your driveshaft. Its no big deal to shorten the driveshaft and rebalance it. I paid $92 to have it shortened, rebalanced and new u-joints provided. I gave it to a local shop, Drivetrain Specialists, and I picked it up the next day. Don't make a mountain out of a mole hill on this.

2. No, there isn't one made but you can makeshift the late model one enough to work. If you're looking for the cleanest installation (show) then using the '69 351w bell housing with CPC adapter comes out very clean looking. This leaves you with the z-bar clutch set up however.

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65 Stang


Registered: July 2002
Location: Marietta, GA

Thanks for the advice. Just for the record, I didn't want to cut the DS in case I dropped the 3speed back in for some reason.

I have about decided to just cut the shaft and use the late housing with fulcrum block. But, it will be a few more months before I'll be done with the engine and ready to install.

Thanks again, Jon22

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1965 mustang 2+2


Registered: January 2002
Location: orange county ca

GP: is just cause u get the yoke doesnt mean u dont need to alter the driveshaft, is the yoke neccesary, or should i just get the driveshaft shortened, and keep me original yoke?

...that didnt make much sense. u said "just cause u get the new yoke, doesnt mean u dont need to get the driveshaft shortened."
so then, if u just get the driveshaft shortened, do u not need to spend the extra money on the yoke?

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Registered: February 2001
Location: Cowtown

Some good T-5 swap info including good links.

Due to the insufficiencies of the search feature, namely the 5 character minimum requirement, there are many useful swap threads that are difficult to dig up.

Because of this, any useful swap threads I find (EFI, T-5, AOD, disc brakes, etc...) I will add a new post containing the word " swapper ".
I ask that you guys do the same thing so we can keep these cool threads a search away.
This goes for any new threads that pertain to this also.

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1965 Mustang 2+2, 1998 Mustang Coupe


Registered: October 2000
Location: near Oklahoma City, OK

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Originally posted by Jon22
Thanks for the advice. Just for the record, I didn't want to cut the DS in case I dropped the 3speed back in for some reason.

Thanks again, Jon22

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