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Old 03-14-2015, 01:48 PM   #3
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Default Re: Quick Flathead question for everyone

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Originally Posted by capt280 View Post
Will a T5 transmission for a ford (unknown year) work on a 8BA Flathead. Seems what i have been reading is the S10 T5 is the go to choice.
Thanks in advance for everyones help
The late '80s/early '90s Mustang W/C T-5 is a better choice over an S-10 because of better ratios, internal improvements and higher strength, but the S-10 tail housing swap moves the shifter forward and next to the gear box. A 1" adapter will mate the trans to any '49-'53 Ford/'51-'53 Mercury bell housing.
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