3 speed manual to t5 swap.

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  1. 2mav4u

    2mav4u It will someday be back on the road

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    Any pics of the reinforced plate installed?
     
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    I do. This was made from a full hardened stainless - very thick and very ridged - it ties into the stock bracing for the brake master cylinder. I was not concerned about changing the brake master distance from the pedal, as I was using an adjustable master rod. The clutch master gets located where a factory rod would go through the firewall.

    Hope these help ............ :cheers:

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    2mav4u It will someday be back on the road

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    They do help thanks! How thick is the plate? 1/4"?
     
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    I just checked the stock - it is 1/8 - .125 - it is super tough stuff so I'm sure it has a full or even extra full hardness rating. I have used this stock for other projects and know when you need to bend it, it is very difficult to do. Tough stuff.
     
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    I'm guessing they are referring to late(er) truck bell housings... I had a '69 351 Fairlane with top loader, from factory it used a 11" clutch and cast iron bell with a truck casting number... AFAIK between '65-'73 there is only one small block trans input shaft length...
     
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    http://transmission.moderndriveline...5-81-Granada-Hyd-Clutch-Master-Kit-25p527.htm
    Is this the kit you used? The 302 I am using came from a 77' Ford Pickup and I haven't bought a t5 yet. As far as bellhousing how specific do I have to be when shopping for one? Can I be as general as just a car bellhousing or would it be best to go with something from a mustang?
     
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    That is the kit, yes. As for a bellhousing, I used a T5 one, but I'm not sure what it came out of.
    The transmission I used was a 91 Mustang GT - V8.
     
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    That is the same kit that I have for my Toploader 4 speed set up, MDL has a bunch of neat stuff, give Bruce a call and he can help you out, very knowledgeable and great people to work with! Good luck!
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