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Right now, I've got a '59 292 in my '30 Model A Coupe. The transmission is a 3 speed toploader from the early '60s (non-synchro'd reverse). I THINK it's the wide ratio transmission because there seems to be a big difference between 2nd and 3rd.
The rear is a Dana 41 with 4.27:1 gearing. The tires are 29.5" tall.
On the highway it's spinning at 3200 or so at 65 mph. In Second Gear, at around 30 mph in town it's also spinning close to 3000.
Anyway...I originally thought about getting a 9" rear with more reasonable gearing in it, but then it may not be as fun. Doing the math with a T-5, with two extra gears, and one of them an OD, I think it would be a better option.
1. What would I need to make this work? Clutch Parts, adapters, etc.?
2. Anyone know how much further back my shifter would be coming from a toploader?
3. Anything else that I'm overlooking?
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The strongest T5's are from the late 80's early 90's 5.0 Mustangs. I purchased my adaptor from MDL. MDL also designed and manufactures a very high quality extension housing for the T5 that moves the shift lever about 4 - 5" ? forward. Both above items fit and worked excellent. I can't find the pictures I have but couple years ago I did post them on this forum. Good luck with this, it will be well worth the effort.
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The vintage mustang link 55blacktie posted is well worth reading. I had one of the ford 4sp over’s in my bird for a while. With 4:11’s and a little smaller tire (26”), I found myself shifting into 2nd in the Safeway parking lot, and I don’t drive fast in parking lots.
I did the change to get a synchro 1st gear. Everywhere I go in the greater Seattle area is 500 ft downhill, and 500 ft uphill coming home. In heavy traffic on the hills, the non synchro first in the T-86, and constantly trying to double clutch down just became a pain.
The .8 or so o/d is not as nice as the .7 in the T-86 I took out of the car. I ended up with a T-5, and 3.73 rear gears in the Dana 44.
Changing the gears in the Dana is a pain, and I don’t know what’s available or interchanges between a 41 and a 44. So look at all the ratios closely. Adjust based on your usage.
miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ
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