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hewe · 01-04-2018, 10:24 PM

Where do I go for information on what I need to do to set up my T5 for the installation into my ModelA. Its from an S10, 2wd. Thanks

denis4x4 · 01-04-2018, 10:59 PM

Go over to the HAMB and do a search

Mike V. Florida · 01-05-2018, 04:31 AM

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91507

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91594

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16475

http://www.lainefamily.com/ModelAFiles/ModelAT5.htm

brokenspoke · 01-05-2018, 07:30 AM

I used a S10 5 speed from a 4x4 and kept the torque tube rear end....I got my information on the HAMB

hardtimes · 01-05-2018, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brokenspoke

I used a S10 5 speed from a 4x4 and kept the torque tube rear end....I got my information on the HAMB

I've heard so much information over the years, about different transmissions that can be used for Model A use. Why did you settle/select the year/model that you used ? I've heard to be careful to not get a transmission with wrong gear ratio, etc. So, what to look for on trans, a tag with id. ?

brokenspoke · 01-06-2018, 06:41 AM

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Do a search on the HAMB "T-5 tech" lots of information

Smog Tech · 01-06-2018, 02:01 PM

I installed a T5 in my 1930 Town Sedan. I wanted a low first gear for parades, and not too tall 5th gear because I didn't think my mostly stock engine could pull it. The T5 from 4 cyl. S-10 would be just about right, but I couldn't find one that I liked. So I got one from a S-10 V6, and changed my rear end to a 4:11. The result is perfect for what I wanted.

tjw · 01-06-2018, 07:11 PM

Model A alloy bell housing suit ChevyT5 Available LHD and RHD suit World class and non world class trans

Smog Tech · 01-06-2018, 10:36 PM

The MAC'S bell housing from Australia is what I used on my Model 'A".

wensum · 01-07-2018, 02:44 PM

A small technical correction from a kiwi, as there's a lot of competitiveness between New Zealand and Australia, the MAC'S bell housing originates from New Zealand, a couple of smallish Islands 1000 miles from Australia.
Also, whilst running an F150 gearbox in our A with a MAC's bell housing, I kinda wish it was a T5 S10. The F150 has proven ideal for fast touring but the 3 speeds proved limiting in a hill climb event

tjw · 01-08-2018, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wensum

A small technical correction from a kiwi, as there's a lot of competitiveness between New Zealand and Australia, the MAC'S bell housing originates from New Zealand, a couple of smallish Islands 1000 miles from Australia.
Also, whilst running an F150 gearbox in our A with a MAC's bell housing, I kinda wish it was a T5 S10. The F150 has proven ideal for fast touring but the 3 speeds proved limiting in a hill climb event

Wensum
Just a small addition to add also. I am the official Mac's Speed agent in Australia and have been selling Graeme's NZ made products here and in the USA for a number of years now. I am also a born and bred " Kiwi " been here since 1988 but home is still New Zealand. Cheers

01-04-2018, 10:24 PM	#1
hewe Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Powell River B.C. Can. Posts: 96	T 5 transmission for ModelA Where do I go for information on what I need to do to set up my T5 for the installation into my ModelA. Its from an S10, 2wd. Thanks

01-04-2018, 10:59 PM	#2
denis4x4 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Durango CO Posts: 1,309	Re: T 5 transmission for ModelA Go over to the HAMB and do a search __________________ No restorable Model A's were harmed in the building of this truck!

01-05-2018, 04:31 AM	#3
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: T 5 transmission for ModelA https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91507 https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91594 https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16475 http://www.lainefamily.com/ModelAFiles/ModelAT5.htm __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

01-05-2018, 07:30 AM	#4
brokenspoke Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Anderson, Texas Posts: 275	Re: T 5 transmission for ModelA I used a S10 5 speed from a 4x4 and kept the torque tube rear end....I got my information on the HAMB

01-06-2018, 06:41 AM	#6
brokenspoke Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Anderson, Texas Posts: 275	Re: T 5 transmission for ModelA Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Do a search on the HAMB "T-5 tech" lots of information

01-06-2018, 02:01 PM	#7
Smog Tech Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 145	Re: T 5 transmission for ModelA I installed a T5 in my 1930 Town Sedan. I wanted a low first gear for parades, and not too tall 5th gear because I didn't think my mostly stock engine could pull it. The T5 from 4 cyl. S-10 would be just about right, but I couldn't find one that I liked. So I got one from a S-10 V6, and changed my rear end to a 4:11. The result is perfect for what I wanted.

01-06-2018, 10:36 PM	#9
Smog Tech Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 145	Re: T 5 transmission for ModelA The MAC'S bell housing from Australia is what I used on my Model 'A".

01-07-2018, 02:44 PM	#10
wensum Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 444	Re: T 5 transmission for ModelA A small technical correction from a kiwi, as there's a lot of competitiveness between New Zealand and Australia, the MAC'S bell housing originates from New Zealand, a couple of smallish Islands 1000 miles from Australia. Also, whilst running an F150 gearbox in our A with a MAC's bell housing, I kinda wish it was a T5 S10. The F150 has proven ideal for fast touring but the 3 speeds proved limiting in a hill climb event