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Title: Pressure plate for T5 swap?
Post by: Bobcat Racer on April 18, 2011, 09:46:07 AM

I've read through all of the threads I could find on the T5 swap but couldn't find an answer for which pressure plate to use. I bought a 2.3/T5 combo out of an '89 Mustang and the T5 is going in the Bobcat. The flywheel on my '79 2.3 looks the same as the Mustang flywheel but the pressure plates are different. Does it matter which one I use?
Thanks,
Greg

Title: Re: Pressure plate for T5 swap?
Post by: Bigtimmay on April 18, 2011, 11:49:16 AM

Mine has the flywheel thats matched to the t5 clutch in it.

Title: Re: Pressure plate for T5 swap?
Post by: rkk on April 18, 2011, 08:36:32 PM

I used a t5 from a mustang but used pressure plate and clutch and flywheel for a 88 Turbo coupe

Title: Re: Pressure plate for T5 swap?
Post by: Bobcat Racer on May 03, 2011, 02:21:43 PM

I found out you can use any 2.3 flywheel and pressure plate (Mustang, Pinto, T-Bird) provided you have the correct diameter 10 spline clutch. My new problem was that I couldn't get full engagement of the clutch due to my very thin lightened flywheel. Luckily Racer Walsh sells a longer T5 throwout bearing to take up the slack.

Pinto Car Club of America

Shiny is Good! => Your Project => Topic started by: Bobcat Racer on April 18, 2011, 09:46:07 AM