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Title: transmission swap
Post by: beborzoi on August 24, 2008, 06:49:57 PM
    I just acquired a very clean, rust-free original owner 1971 2.0 hatchback.  Perfect car, but it really needs a 4 speed, not the auto.  I would think swapping from another 2.0 would not be a problem, but I was considering a later 5 spd from a Mustang.  Questions, comments, thoughts...

Dave   
Title: Re: transmission swap
Post by: 71pintoracer on August 24, 2008, 07:53:26 PM
check out FAQ, lots of info on the swap
Title: Re: transmission swap
Post by: Wittsend on August 24, 2008, 11:37:46 PM
I believe (but am no expert) that the input shaft on the T-5's from anything but one previously attached to a 2.3 are too long.
Tom
Title: Re: transmission swap
Post by: Srt on August 25, 2008, 02:18:15 AM
consoder having the automatic reprogammed and having a (slightly)higher stall speed convertor put in as well as changing the rear gear to a 3:40 or 3:55 or even a 3:73
Title: Re: transmission swap
Post by: 77turbopinto on August 25, 2008, 07:16:40 AM
http://www.fordpinto.com/smf/index.php/topic,4106.0.html


Bill
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