how many are running chevy T-5's behind our flatheads

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by Krylon32

Krylon32/Cornhusker here. I don't know what percent of the conversion kits I sell get finished, but I've sold a stagering amount of kits and components over the last 15 years. I like 3.89 to 4.11 gears with a 700 or 750/16 rear tire. This trans/motor combo likes a some gear.

Thanks. Good to know about being able to use 4:11's w/ this combo

[Vergil]

Running two av8's with t5's.

[34flathead]

im running a t-5 in my little '34 but im on my second throwout bearing, 37fatfender wish my crossmember was that clean of a set up.
rich

[NealinCA]

I run 4.11's and 7.50-16's on my 32 P/U with a T-5. I'm real happy with the combo.

Neal

[felix37]

The only trouble I have ever had with my t-5 is when I'm down shifting to second gear doesn't always go in smooth?

[296 V8]

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My 35 three window is all set up for one.
just had it rebuilt.
9" with 389 gear

[cuzncletus]

Oops. I attributed the wrong rod shop. I bought my conversion from Cornhusker. I'd do it again.

[hotrodjim]

Hi Guys,
I like the sound of this conversion and think it would compliment my '40 Coupe.

Sorry if this sounds dumb but how do you get on with the clutch operation? (I'm assuming hydraulic?)and what about speedometer operation? aren't the T5's electronic speedometer?

Thanks in advance,

Jim

[rick r]

i have an s10 5speed behind the 8ba in my roadster. it has provided over 50000 trouble free miles. like it so much that i also have one behind a 322 nailhead in my 51 meteor coupe

[34flathead]

hotrodjim, check this site out for t-5 info. sorry i could not copy and paste.
rich
Ford Flathead V8 .. 1932 thru 1953

[satelite]

Sounds good. What would it take to put one in my 53 PU? It already has a 9" rear end.
Don in SC

[NealinCA]

Originally Posted by hotrodjim

Hi Guys,
I like the sound of this conversion and think it would compliment my '40 Coupe.

Sorry if this sounds dumb but how do you get on with the clutch operation? (I'm assuming hydraulic?)and what about speedometer operation? aren't the T5's electronic speedometer?

Thanks in advance,

Jim

Many of the adapters use the stock Ford throw out shaft. I am using a Ford 10" pressure plate with a GM (astro van) 10" disc. This is set up with 35-38 pedals and stock Ford linkage.

Also, the early T-5's (pre-88 I think) had mechanical speedometer drives. Mine hooked up to my Ford speedometer no problem...and with my gear/tire combination was accurate within a mile or two.

Neal

[danny1940]

I'd like to share a few tips on this conversion given hot rod jim's questions. I did the swap in my 40 in 2002 or so. It's been a long time. Anyway, I used the Cornhusker kit. After everything was in, the car chattered like an SOB. Pulled it all out and found the rivets on on the disc were ever so lightly rubbing my flywheel. I had the flywheel machined for more clearance at the disc hub. This cured the problem and opened up other disc choices. Also, I learned the hard way during a road trip through Va. with my wife that if the extension arm from the clutch pivot ball to the bell housing isn't perfectly parallel, the extension arm will work it's way off the clam shell bearings on the pivot ball. I put a "z" in my extension arm to get it parallel. Now this could have been do to my set up, motor mounts, trans mounts, etc. and may not occur in most swaps. I bring this up as things to watch for when doing the swap so others don't have the same experience. Once I cleared up these two problems, my T5 conversion has been trouble free. I use a stock Mercury 10" long style pressure plate with stock throw out bearing and linkage. Could not be more pleased with the set up. Dan

[Ole Don]

I had a GM T5 in the roadster that was sold last year. I took pictures, and Walt Dupont wrote a very well worded discription on how to make your own adaptor. Ours were done before the current adaptors were on the market. Does Ryan still have that stuff? It would be nice to see that information again, it still is good informaion.

[hotrodjim]

Thanks Guys for all the help and advice, that looks like the way forward for me.

One problem I can see ahead for me is my car is right hand drive, it was built in Canada and exported new to South Africa ending up in the UK approx 1990 (they were never sold here, we were a little busy in Europe at the time) so clutch release arm is going to be on the opposite side to the Chevy.

Thanks again,

Jim

[37fatfender]

Originally Posted by hotrodjim

Thanks Guys for all the help and advice, that looks like the way forward for me.

One problem I can see ahead for me is my car is right hand drive, it was built in Canada and exported new to South Africa ending up in the UK approx 1990 (they were never sold here, we were a little busy in Europe at the time) so clutch release arm is going to be on the opposite side to the Chevy.

Thanks again,

Jim

Jim,
I know of a 36 woody RHD, with a T-5. I think he used a hydraulic clutch, but if you could find a RHD truck bell housing it would be even easier because you would use the stock peddle assembly, it can be done. So I think you have more than one way to get a T-5 in your car. Good Luck

[Walt Dupont--Me.]

Been running a T-5 in my 40 coupe with a real stemmy 276 for yr's with 3:50 gears. 60mph = 2000 rpm. All kinds of power. With a stock engine I'd use 3:78 gears. Walt

[hotrodjim]

Hi again Guys,

Once again thanks so much to all of you!

I now know where I'm heading with the '40.

Jim

[Slick Willy]

I went from a '47 3-speed to the T-5....WOW,what a difference!

[MARVIN, CT]

Just finishing up putting a Mustang 2.3 T-5 behind my 60hp, so far so good. Marvin