Allright well i think i am going to dump the V8 idea, although i really wanted to go along with it i think it will take to much time and im looking to getting my pinto runing early summer. Im going to put the Inline 4cyl back in but i still want to convert to a 4 or 5 speed manual so i can at least have some fun driving my pinto around. Im looking for a fun good on gas comuter car for work this summer. The problem is i can't find a tranny anywhere. I have looked on ebay on all online but can't find anything, I know i need a 4 or 5 speed from a cyl car like the mustangs, would the trannys from the ranger fit? they look alittle big to me. I have looked at one junk yard and they didnt have what i need. Anyone have a tranny lying around or know where i should look? I hoping to get one soon so i can start my project. I live in New York
What is your goal?
Do you want a "bolt in" tranny? If so, you need a 4spd and bell from a Pinto.
A 5spd (T-5) will need either a hard to find D9 or D5 (Mustang II) bell or the crossmember to be notched and will need to have the shifter hole moved forward and a different driveshaft.
I do know that the Ranger 5spds are NOT T-5s, I THINK they all have a hyd. clutch, but that is about it.
Bill
How hard is a 4speed from a pinto to get?
Im looking for somthing that will be easy for me to get and a 5speed would be nice just as long as the transformation isnt going to be to tuff. would the ranger 5 speeds even fit?
I have two of them I will never use.
Define "fit"
As mentioned the t-5 does not "fit" in a Pinto without work; I would doubt the ranger one would be different.
Bill
are you willing to sell one of them?
Sell: Yes
Ship: No
Start checking with all the yards in your area, you are bound to find one near you.
Bill
I have looked around and havent found anything yet, If we were to work out a deal with one of your transmissions i would pick i up you wouldn't have to ship it.
Are they in good shape? If they need alittle work like a rebuild kit that wouldn't be a problem. How much would you ask for one of them?
Quote from: 77turbopinto on April 30, 2007, 05:40:52 AM
I have two of them I will never use.
Define "fit"
As mentioned the t-5 does not "fit" in a Pinto without work; I would doubt the ranger one would be different.
Bill
Change that to "It will fit into a Pinto" with a little work. Where's that positive thinking Bill. ;D
Quote from: CHEAPRACER on April 30, 2007, 09:51:25 PM
Change that to "It will fit into a Pinto" with a little work. Where's that positive thinking Bill. ;D
Yes, you are right.
Also change to: I might use those trannies one day, AND there is a slight possiblity that the Ranger tranny is the same.
Thank you,
Bill
none of the ranger manual transmissions (there were 4 of them, and thats just the 2wd versions) will work in a pinto as the shifter is too far forward. we're talking under the dash forward.
-Harry
There is a thread in another part of this site w/ tons of info on 5 speed swaps. I won't repeat it here, but 4 cyl Mustangs in the late '80s had a 5 speed available. I believe the Ranger would be ALMOST impossible to fit in a Pinto.
mike
Drive80Pinto,
What's not fun about an automatic transmission??? Just put that trans back in there and get that car running so you can make one of next years regional meets. I am not putting down standard transmissions but there is allot of leg work involved. :lol:
High_Horse
i swapped out an automatic in my mom's pinto back in 1973 and put in the german 4 spd. it wasn't hard but it also wasn't really necessary! automatics can be made to work just as good as any manal and probably better. one of the most kick-a$$ times i ever had was with a 1972 with an auto, skinny stock tires and a twisty road here in whittier, ca. the thing was always and almost rolling over on its side but it was the most predictably handling cars i have ever driven. ut in a lot of steering , shift the thing manually and scrub the rubber right off the tires but it never missed a beat and surprised a LOT of people on that particular road.
I have both a T-9 and an AOD that I'd sell if you're that compelled to swap.