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Shiny is Good! => Your Project => Topic started by: ctpinto on April 24, 2010, 02:22:14 PM

Title: 2.3L and a 5 speed
Post by: ctpinto on April 24, 2010, 02:22:14 PM
I know that T5 trannys are used with 5.0L motors in pintos, but is there any way to put in a 5 speed with a orignal 2.3L engine. i have a 1980 with a 4 speed but im craving overdrive. thanks
Title: Re: 2.3L and a 5 speed
Post by: dick1172762 on April 24, 2010, 03:36:26 PM
Look at http://www.joe-escobar.com/pinto.html (http://www.joe-escobar.com/pinto.html)
Title: Re: 2.3L and a 5 speed
Post by: Mike Modified on April 24, 2010, 03:49:23 PM
There are at least 5 threads in the FAQ section that have titles that seem to say that they deal with the T-5 swap.

At the top of this screen, click on "Forum" (should be highlighted).  Scroll down until you see "Pinto FAQ", then click on it.  Lots of good info there.

Mike
Title: Re: 2.3L and a 5 speed
Post by: russosborne on April 28, 2010, 06:56:57 PM
Been looking at Rangers lately, see a lot that have the 2.3L with a 5 speed.

Russ
Title: Re: 2.3L and a 5 speed
Post by: Fred Morgan on April 28, 2010, 07:21:50 PM
I getting ready to cut floor were 94 Rangar with 2.3 + 5spd shifter will go.  Fred   :)
Title: Re: 2.3L and a 5 speed
Post by: pintogirl on April 28, 2010, 07:27:45 PM
Wow, that is going to be a long reach for the shifter!!! You going to add an extension to it, Fred?
Title: Re: 2.3L and a 5 speed
Post by: flash041 on April 28, 2010, 08:46:40 PM
Also look for Fox body Mustangs 87-93 with 2.3 . have T5's.
Title: Re: 2.3L and a 5 speed
Post by: ctpinto on May 01, 2010, 06:07:56 PM
thanks ya'll
Title: Re: 2.3L and a 5 speed
Post by: Bigtimmay on May 01, 2010, 06:53:02 PM
Id look for either a mustang t5 or a turbocoupe worldclass t5 with a first gear ratio of 3:97 they will be your best bet.

The rangers didnt use a t5 they used a M50D which had a first gear ratio of 3.72.
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