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By NoShortcuts - 3 Years Ago
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Several years ago a Forum member walked through his 'How-to' experience of installing a T-5 transmission in his '55 T-Bird to include pictures and modification of the floor tunnel. The write-up was thorough and well done. The topic had numerous entries from the Forum member author and some back-and-forth questions and several comments and input from other Forum members. I think the entry was made in the Technical Section.
I've attempted to find the entry in the Forum Archive searching the words 'T-5' and 'Thunderbird T-5 installation' and was able to only go back 5 years with no success. Could one of our Moderators be able to locate the link for this?
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
Regards,
Charlie Brown
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By Ted - 3 Years Ago
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See if this link takes you to the thread you are thinking of.
http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/Topic119969-1.aspx
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By 55blacktie - 3 Years Ago
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I had considered doing the T5 swap in my 55 T-bird but decided to go with a C4 conversion. It's been too long since I had to shift, and I don't think I want to go back. It doesn't sound like the T5 conversion is any easier to do than the C4 conversion.
The pre-94 5.0 Mustang T5 had a 3.35 1st gear. Depending on rear-axle ratio, some racers actually launched in 2nd gear. As was stated, the World Class T5 had a 2.95 1st.
The 55 Dana 44 used in Fordomatic T-birds is 3.31 ratio.
I know what the negatives are for using an aluminum flywheel on the street, but I'm not aware of any advantage.
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By NoShortcuts - 3 Years Ago
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Ted. THANKS for the link. The info will be of help to an acquaintance in VA who is looking for help on a '55 'Bird.
The MDL (ModernDriveLine) web page links are still active, BUT they've changed the information supplied on the pages displayed. There are additional pages of T-5 related info on the MDL web site if anyone is looking for it.
Hope this helps someone else, too. 
Charlie
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