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john mullen · 11-12-2013, 07:15 PM

I have done a search and found no help so I ask ...has anyone done the install of a S10 T5 into 48-52 f1 truck. just wondering what frame mods were done and how and what was used for the rear trans mount...

RMR&C · 11-12-2013, 07:26 PM

I did it a couple years ago and love it! Here is a link to my swap thread.....

http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/for...ad.php?t=29897

Oops, guess it was last year!

40cpe · 11-12-2013, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RMR&C

I did it a couple years ago and love it! Here is a link to my swap thread.....

http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/for...ad.php?t=29897

Oops, guess it was last year!

Did you solve the clutch chatter? If so, how?

RMR&C · 11-13-2013, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 40cpe

Did you solve the clutch chatter? If so, how?

Yes. I went back to an 11" clutch and used the Astro van disc. I used a OEM Ford pressure plate instead of the "new" chinese one. Now it is smooth as glass.....

abikenerd · 11-21-2013, 05:53 PM

It works great!! My t5 is from Mustang with a S10 tail shaft (for proper shifter placement) works great!!! I would tell anyone and everyone to do it. I have it in a 49 F1.

Ol' Ron · 11-21-2013, 07:53 PM

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This is practaly a bolt in. Richard in Fla put one in his 53 ford Vucky which has a similar engine bell housing and cross member. However I'm not sure if anyone makes the adapter. I made one for him, it's quite easy just a this mlate between the trans and bell. I wouldn't use the S-10 it kinda weak and has some poor gear ratios JMO

Krylon32 · 11-22-2013, 06:05 PM

Been making a kit to do this install for over 15 years. 402-749-1932 Gary at Cornhusker Rod And Custom.

40cpe · 11-22-2013, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RMR&C

Yes. I went back to an 11" clutch and used the Astro van disc. I used a OEM Ford pressure plate instead of the "new" chinese one. Now it is smooth as glass.....

thanks for sharing

Ol' Ron · 11-22-2013, 09:34 PM

Krylon 32
The Cornhusker bell housing cost 485 dollars when all that's needed in this conversion is a plate between the Ford Bell and the transmission. I made one for Richards installation all the stock clutch stuff worked fine. all he needed was a clutch disk.

Krylon32 · 11-22-2013, 09:48 PM

Ol Ron: You get a little more than a bellhousing!

11-12-2013, 07:26 PM	#2
RMR&C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NW Montana Posts: 131	Re: T5 swap in 48-52 f1 I did it a couple years ago and love it! Here is a link to my swap thread..... http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/for...ad.php?t=29897 Oops, guess it was last year!

11-21-2013, 05:53 PM	#5
abikenerd Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 3	Re: T5 swap in 48-52 f1 It works great!! My t5 is from Mustang with a S10 tail shaft (for proper shifter placement) works great!!! I would tell anyone and everyone to do it. I have it in a 49 F1.

11-21-2013, 07:53 PM	#6
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,859	Re: T5 swap in 48-52 f1 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) This is practaly a bolt in. Richard in Fla put one in his 53 ford Vucky which has a similar engine bell housing and cross member. However I'm not sure if anyone makes the adapter. I made one for him, it's quite easy just a this mlate between the trans and bell. I wouldn't use the S-10 it kinda weak and has some poor gear ratios JMO

11-22-2013, 06:05 PM	#7
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,482	Re: T5 swap in 48-52 f1 Been making a kit to do this install for over 15 years. 402-749-1932 Gary at Cornhusker Rod And Custom.

11-22-2013, 09:34 PM	#9
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,859	Re: T5 swap in 48-52 f1 Krylon 32 The Cornhusker bell housing cost 485 dollars when all that's needed in this conversion is a plate between the Ford Bell and the transmission. I made one for Richards installation all the stock clutch stuff worked fine. all he needed was a clutch disk.

11-22-2013, 09:48 PM	#10
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,482	Re: T5 swap in 48-52 f1 Ol Ron: You get a little more than a bellhousing!