Current Classifieds

Wanted 73 pinto squire wagon
Date: 05/09/2020 11:59 am
1971 Pinto Runabout turn key driver

Date: 12/04/2018 07:40 pm
99' 2.5l lima cylinder head

Date: 01/13/2017 01:56 am
1979 Pinto 3-door Runabout *PRICE REDUCED*

Date: 01/21/2023 04:19 pm
LOTS OF 1971-1973 PARTS FOR SALE
Date: 02/03/2018 11:28 am
Need 76' coupe rear Glass and Front Grille
Date: 07/20/2017 01:23 am
WTB Manual Transmission Clutch Pedal for '78
Date: 03/29/2019 07:20 am
hubcaps

Date: 10/31/2018 12:04 pm
76 Pinto Wagon
Date: 07/08/2020 05:44 pm
Need hatchback fuel tank sending unit
Date: 08/13/2018 02:46 pm
 (3) 1980 Ford Pinto Station Wagon Projects

Date: 03/15/2023 02:16 pm
1979 Pinto 3-door Runabout *PRICE REDUCED*

Date: 08/01/2023 06:53 pm

« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: T5 swap, flywheel question  (Read 6559 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline yblock64

  • Pinto Member
  • **
  • Posts: 32
  • FeedBack: +0/-0
  • Gender: Male

    • Total Badges: 2
    Badges: (View All)
    Topic Starter Fifth year Anniversary
T5 swap, flywheel question
« on: November 25, 2009, 07:12:42 PM »
Well, I purchased a T5 from a 1992 2.3 Mustang along with the bell housing for the swap into my 1980 Pinto. I do not have a flywheel so I was going to buy one along with the clutch assembly. My question is: Do I buy a flywheel from the same year as the T5 trans or will any year 2.3 flywheel work? What about balance issues? Clutch/pressure plate size differences? Thanks
Logged

Offline turbo74pinto

  • Pinto Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 314
  • FeedBack: +4/-0
  • Gender: Male

    • Total Badges: 4
    Badges: (View All)
    Topic Starter Signature Poll Voter Fifth year Anniversary
Re: T5 swap, flywheel question
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2009, 01:35:32 AM »
any t5 flywheel and clutch should be fine.  my t5 is an 87/88/91 blend, with a 74 cable. works great!

bob
Logged
Take a job big or small, do it right or not at all.

Offline 72pair

  • Pinto Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 269
  • FeedBack: +56/-0
  • Gender: Male

    • Total Badges: 6
    Badges: (View All)
    Tenth year Anniversary Topic Starter Signature Poll Voter Windows User Fifth year Anniversary
Re: T5 swap, flywheel question
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2009, 08:23:24 AM »
Any 2.3 flywheel should work. You have 2 choices. Standard mustangs & pintos used an 8.5" clutch. SVO, turbo mustangs, & turbocoupes used the 9 1/16 clutch. Whichever size, you need the 10 spline clutch disc. JT
Logged
72 sedan 2.0, c-4 beater now hot 2.0, 4-speed
72 sedan 2.3, t-5, 8" running project
80 Bobcat hatchback 2.3, 4-spd, 97K

Offline yblock64

  • Pinto Member
  • **
  • Posts: 32
  • FeedBack: +0/-0
  • Gender: Male

    • Total Badges: 2
    Badges: (View All)
    Topic Starter Fifth year Anniversary
Re: T5 swap, flywheel question
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2009, 09:47:52 AM »
Thanks guys- After looking at the online parts books from Autozone I found that the clutch for the '92 T5 is indeed 8-1/2", with 10 splines. They also list new clutch cables for $31.99, part# 14803 for '80 pinto. A company by the name of Driveline.com lists new quality flywheels too for less than $75.00. I think Racer Walsh and Esslinger stock  the high strength flywheel bolts and pressure plate bolts. I'm not sure if the driveshaft yoke for the C4 will work with the T5 or not, but a rebuilder of B/W T5s' told me a yoke from Ford big cars from the 80s'(Grand Marquis, Crown Vic) work perfectly and are dirt cheap in salvage yards. Now if I can find a Brake and clutch pedal I'll be able to start on this project. Guess the V8 car will have to wait a while. This 'ol pinto should be a lot of fun after I get the 5 speed installed. It only weighs 2200 #(gutted interior, lots of lightening of parts) has a healthy 2.3 with ported head, A-237 roller cam, adjustable cam sprocket, small crank pulley, header, electric fan and lightweight driveshaft. I'm just getting back into Pintos after an absence of 25 years. Back in the day I had a '72 sedan, 2.0 4-speed with a few bolt on goodies and some good tuning that was FUN!! Man how I loved beating up on those pathetic 2300 cc Chevy Vega rustmobiles, and any other 4 bangers that came along.But I did race a Toyota Celica GT that I whipped in the 1/4 mile but on top end he BLEW by me and ran out of sight. Oh, the memories.....
Logged

Offline turbo74pinto

  • Pinto Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 314
  • FeedBack: +4/-0
  • Gender: Male

    • Total Badges: 4
    Badges: (View All)
    Topic Starter Signature Poll Voter Fifth year Anniversary
Re: T5 swap, flywheel question
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2009, 11:47:08 AM »
c4 and t5 yokes are the same.  in fact they are the same as the aod also.

bob
Logged
Take a job big or small, do it right or not at all.

Offline yblock64

  • Pinto Member
  • **
  • Posts: 32
  • FeedBack: +0/-0
  • Gender: Male

    • Total Badges: 2
    Badges: (View All)
    Topic Starter Fifth year Anniversary
Re: T5 swap, flywheel question
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2009, 01:14:38 PM »
Thanks, did not know that. Now even more choices to get everything coupled together.Richa rd
Logged

Offline Wittsend

  • Pinto Sr. Master
  • ******
  • Posts: 2511
  • FeedBack: +241/-0

    • Total Badges: 8
    Badges: (View All)
    Tenth year Anniversary Mobile User Topic Starter Poll Voter 1000 Posts Linux User Windows User Fifth year Anniversary
Re: T5 swap, flywheel question
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2009, 02:56:52 PM »
Be careful about the pedals.  There are early pedals and late pedals.  There are booster pedals and non booster pedals.  I recall someone saying there is a fourth pedal type too.  So, make sure you get the right ones.
Tom
Logged

Offline yblock64

  • Pinto Member
  • **
  • Posts: 32
  • FeedBack: +0/-0
  • Gender: Male

    • Total Badges: 2
    Badges: (View All)
    Topic Starter Fifth year Anniversary
Re: T5 swap, flywheel question
« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2009, 09:54:19 PM »
Did not know that either. My '80 was originally a manual trans car that the previous owner converted to a C4 to drag race. The mount for the pedal(s) is still under the dash, so now I only need to find the correct brake and clutch pedals. Thanks for that info, I learn more from this site every time I log onto it. Richard
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »