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08-01-2016, 09:53 AM | #1 |
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Speedway 5 speed conversion
Hi all. Question , has anyone ever used the speedway 5 speed conversion kit on a 49 - 53 ford ? If so , what all is to be done as far as fabrication .
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08-01-2016, 10:03 AM | #2 |
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Re: Speedway 5 speed conversion
Are you referring to the T5?
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08-01-2016, 02:11 PM | #3 |
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Re: Speedway 5 speed conversion
For the exception of cutting a hole in the floor for the shift lever and getting the drive shaft shortened. This is probably the cheapest and easiest conversion you can do. The adapter costs $160 (I'll look up the source) I think you have to use a T-5 with a Ford Bolt pattern but not sure. I made one of these adapters for Richard's conversion.
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08-01-2016, 05:18 PM | #4 |
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Re: Speedway 5 speed conversion
Car or Truck?
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08-01-2016, 05:31 PM | #5 |
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Re: Speedway 5 speed conversion
Another good source is Cornhuskers.
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08-01-2016, 10:24 PM | #6 |
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08-02-2016, 06:48 AM | #7 |
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Re: Speedway 5 speed conversion
If you are using the Mustang T5, the one behind the 4 cylinder has a longer input shaft. Modern driveline also makes a spacer(about 3/16 inch thick) to solve the problem
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08-04-2016, 11:14 AM | #8 |
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Re: Speedway 5 speed conversion
Speedway has a complete conversion kit , transmission and all for 49 thru 53 flathead. I was just wondering what all is involved in the conversion. All the parts needed come in the kit. Has anyone ever used this setup. It uses a s 10 transmission.
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08-04-2016, 11:52 AM | #9 |
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Re: Speedway 5 speed conversion
Give Gary at Cornhuskers a call. I bet he can match Speedway price
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08-04-2016, 12:28 PM | #10 |
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Re: Speedway 5 speed conversion
That is what I was referring to, Cornhuskers does a similar kit. Nothing against Speedway, I purchase a lot of parts from them, but if you need any support someone like Cornhuskers can provide it.
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08-04-2016, 08:11 PM | #11 |
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Re: Speedway 5 speed conversion
I called Cornhuskers a couple yrs. ago and they were very good to talk too. But, his kits stopped at '48....... Mark
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08-04-2016, 09:06 PM | #12 |
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08-05-2016, 07:47 AM | #13 |
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It may have been just the bushing for the throw-out bearing that I was looking for.... Mark
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