I would like to put a 5 speed in my play car, stock 2000cc (right now ) and am wondering if there is a 5 speed that bolts up direct or what I will need to do to make it happen.
Can you guys help me out ? Has a 4 speed now and I am building another motor a littel more racey but the motor in the car is brand new and don't want to turn as many RPM'S on the interstate as I am now, it's all origanl and want to pull it out in one peice and save it for later.
Any advise will help, Florida dude looking for help.
do a quick search on the site, upper right on the front page or search above and you will find what you need to know
Hello Neal,
Use the Merkur XR4TI T-9 transmission with your stock 2.0 bellhouse.
You will need a shorter driveshaft.
From Pintony
Hey Pintony? Is that a true 5 speed with a 1 to 1 fifth gear or is that one a 4 speed with an overdrive?Ive been wanting an OD for my 73 wagon. What years on that trans you recommended? Everything else but the driveshaft works? KOOL! As long as it bolts to the original bell I wouldnt even mind modifying the crossmember. Shifter fits the original hole or pretty close? Thanx in advance.
Tony, is that T-9 an overdrive ?
Looked at some other posts about a T-5 ,if the T-9 is one to one in 5 gear that's the same as what I have, is the T-9 an acutal overdrive tranny ?
Or is the T-5 the same ? Because it is an overdrive typye, shows .085 as final on the tranny gear on the T-9, maybe the T-5 won't bolt up to the 2000 just not sure, sorry for the questions but trying to get a plan together
Thanks for the help, put the biggest tires I could fit under it and still looking for more.
The T9 is an overdrive transmission.
It is the same transmission as the Pinto hummer but with an overdrive.
"Cast Iron Case"
The XR bell may even work, I'm not sure...
I do know the trans is a bit longer.
You may be able to use an automatic Pinto driveshaft if you use the 4speed yoke.
I know it works BUT I do not have the T9 transmission installed in a Pinto at this time.
From Pintony
Neil, please refer to the Technical FAQ form and look at the T-5 T-9 post for gear ratio info.
I have a T-5 out of an 1986 SVO bolted to my 2.0 and use a stock length drive shaft.
Hey Brad,
R U Using an automatic shaft???
From Pintony
Quote from: Pintony on December 12, 2007, 07:41:57 PM
Hey Brad,
R U Using an automatic shaft???
From Pintony
NO, Im using a manual shaft.
Hmm interesting.
Do you have the spec on the auto driveshaft Vs. The manual Pinto driveshaft???
Quote from: Pintony on December 12, 2007, 07:58:55 PM
Hmm interesting.
Do you have the spec on the auto driveshaft Vs. The manual Pinto driveshaft???
http://www.fordpinto.com/index.php/topic,4106.0.html (http://www.fordpinto.com/index.php/topic,4106.0.html)
Bill
Quote from: 77turbopinto on December 12, 2007, 09:15:03 PM
http://www.fordpinto.com/index.php/topic,4106.0.html (http://www.fordpinto.com/index.php/topic,4106.0.html)
Based on the 77/78/79 parts I have:
A/t - 48" on-center on u-joints
M/t - 47" on-center on u-joints
Bill
Thanks Bill,
I guess I had it switched around??
I thought the auto tranny D-S was shorter???
My BAD//////
Hey Brad do you know if the 6 cyl t5 will also work with the 72 2000cc? Do they share the same shaft size as the 4 cyl units?
Quote from: Pintony on December 12, 2007, 11:52:26 PM
Thanks Bill,
I guess I had it switched around??
I thought the auto tranny D-S was shorter???
My BAD//////
I believe the C4 trannys are longer than the C3's, so they might be. I only have info on the 'later' ones without the C4 or 8". I had a shaft that was marked "2000 Pinto" that was 45.5" O/C. If that was correct, it was most likely from a C4/8" car because that is the lenght needed for that application.
Thanks for reminding me Tony, I did make an update to the info in that post.
Bill
What year ( years ) Murker should I be looking for ?
I love you guys, always willing to help another Pinto Guy, just think if our elected officials thought the same as us !! Can you even comprehend that !
PS, I am a goverment offical and try my best, don't blame it on me, I'm not high enought on the food chain. PINTO LOVER FOREVER, You won't take my gun, that's what protects my PINTO.
The murker XR4Ti were 1985-1989 all were 2.3 turbo FI.
Hello Neal,
1984-89 XR4TI
From Pintony
Ther was one on ebay a while back.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/85-89-MERKUR-XR4TI-T-9-TRANSMISSION_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33733QQihZ002QQitemZ120196997219QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Hey guys it's much easier to find a T-5 than a t-9 from a merkur so if it bolts in why not use the T-5?
I got a T-9 from a Merkur. Any offers?
Bad news: it's in Soldier, Iowa. But I will deliver to Omaha or even Sioux City or Ames.
Quote from: skunky56 on December 13, 2007, 07:46:36 PM
Hey guys it's much easier to find a T-5 than a t-9 from a merkur so if it bolts in why not use the T-5?
The t-5 is NOT a simple bolt-in. Especially for the 2.0
Quote from: skunky56 on December 13, 2007, 07:46:36 PM
Hey guys it's much easier to find a T-5 than a t-9 from a merkur so if it bolts in why not use the T-5?
Quote from: neal martin on December 11, 2007, 06:14:45 PM
I would like to put a 5 speed in my play car, stock 2000cc (right now ) and am wondering if there is a 5 speed that bolts up direct....
Bill