Have a 73 Comet, it has a 302 with 3 speed manual trans, I want to convert the 3 speed manual trans on the floor to a T5 trans, whats all needed to do this , whats the parts list
Here's what I used to replace the Top Loader 4-speed in my Maverick in May of 2017. This transmission is the same length as my old transmission. I also had to purchase a new clutch disc and new yoke for the front of the driveshaft AND modify the transmission mount. It works to tame my 4.11:1 rear gear and 25" diameter tires. (You could also buy a transmission mount from 71Gold on the forum. I've not had any experience with his mount but heard that it works.) Bruce
Thanks for posting the links for the Tremec units; though I don't envision going to manual trans, I enjoyed consuming their information.
If you are going T5 you will not need a different clutch disc. Your best bet is the cross member from 71gold and the adapter that allows you to bolt a V8 fox body Mustang T5 to your existing bell housing. All that is left is any floor modifications to clear the shifter if needed and any necessary drive line mods. https://www.hotrod.com/articles/pit-stop-bolt-t5-traditional-ford-small-block-bellhousings/ https://www.moderndriveline.com/sho...rn-ford-289-302-351-1967-200ci-adapter-plate/
Easy to do, I was about to go over the size issues and the butchery I had to do to the tunnel to fit mine (TKO). Had to remind myself the T5 is smaller and people are fitting them without hacking sheet metal!
Mechanically , the T5 swap isn't too complicated from a 3 speed 3.3.03. A T5 bell and cable or Toploader to T5 Adapter plate and pushrod mod' is simple enough. The 3.03 is not as tall as T5's and other Tremecs, and will probably need some tunnel mod to retain DS angle. have fun . . .
Use the t5 bellhousing along with a 1"x1"x2" spacer to locate the fork closer to the clutch disc http://1bad6t.com/Maverick/maverick_52.html