Mav 302 and tkx in a bench seat car??

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    Has anyone done this swap? Been talking to Steve at modern driveline and before I can get the transmission I need to figure out mounting for shifter before it leaves there. Problem is I haven't got the V8 in the car yet to do measurements. Just wondering if someone else could shed some light on it for me, as I would like to order it and get it coming my way. Not a big deal with bucket seats, but I'm keeping the bench. Thanks.
     
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    Don't know about the TKX and bench seat...but the '85 World Class T5 and bench seat is doable.

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    The tkx gives you 3 positions for the shifter and thats what I'm trying to determine, thanks.
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    It seems to me if you had them put it in a location that matches a T5 you would be good. That would probably be the farthest back of the three locations. That's where my TKO is and it's in about the same spot as the T5.
     
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    Ok, thanks guys!
     
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    Can you tell me what you used for trans crossmember? Thanks .
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    It's a home brewed concoction of scrap steel. I spotted one made for an early Mustang with a TKO and thought something like it would be easy to build and should work. Screenshot_20191121-043122_Samsung Internet.jpg 20191128_094245.jpg
     
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    I actually found 71 gold after looking at your stuff and he makes a t5 kit I think will work. I definitely appreciate you getting to me though!
     
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    It certainly looks stout!
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Frank makes a nice piece, I haven't heard any issues with them. One of those was my first thoughts but when I saw the Mustang piece I decided to make my own, much cheaper that way!

    It is stout, I have added reinforcements since that picture was taken.
     
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    Yeah I'm getting ready to order my trans package from modern driveline on Monday. Got alot work ahead of me ,if I was smart I'd leave the 200 6 and the 3spd and get good gas mileage. Save some money too!
     
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    But what fun would that be?:chirp::clap:
     
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    Used you drive the wheel off of this one , should've kept it.
     
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