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Title: close ratio t5 into pinto
Post by: Okanagan 78 on November 07, 2011, 09:03:22 PM

Hello gang, I am hoping to use a v8 t5 for the close ratios. Can I use a 4cyl t5 input shaft in a v8 t5 along with the 4 cyl bell housing or is there complications with fitment? All info is appreciated. Thanks!

Title: Re: close ratio t5 into pinto
Post by: Reeves1 on November 08, 2011, 05:35:30 AM

Cannot answer your question. Just a note to let you know a PM is one the way....

Title: Re: close ratio t5 into pinto
Post by: Pinturbo75 on November 08, 2011, 07:45:32 AM

the 4 cylinder input shaft has a different tooth count and cannot be used,,, you will have to turn down the input shaft for the v8 trannie or use a swap bushing... the bushing has not had great success though... id have the input turned..

Title: Re: close ratio t5 into pinto
Post by: Mike Modified on November 08, 2011, 02:26:28 PM

FWIW, there's one for sale here, with pictures of the cut-down pilot shaft:
http://merkursport.com/index.php?showtopic=23386 (http://merkursport.com/index.php?showtopic=23386)

Mike

Pinto Car Club of America

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