The one I have is out of a turbo four cyl Thunderbird, so I geuss you may be alright. 

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor

tim@yblockguy.com  Visalia, California    Just west of the Sequoias

Sweet!

Is that what you're using in the burnout video?


Lawrenceville, GA

Yes it is. I was warned that it would not be strong enough but the price was dirt cheep so I figured if I blew it apart at least I would be set up and just have to get a stronger one. It's been over two years now and about 10k miles and not even a hiccup, it pulls hard and I put quite a load on it so I'm happy so far.    

You know how they rate the load limit of a bridge?  they drive a truck over it again and again adding more weight each time, when the bridge breaks they take the weight of the truck the last time over, post that and build another bridge just like the first one.  

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor

tim@yblockguy.com  Visalia, California    Just west of the Sequoias

I also did a T5 transmission install - into my 1956 ford station wagon. After I got it all put together I was sad to find the nice new roller type pilot bearing sitting on the bench. I realized I put it together using the original pilot bearing!



I bought the z-spec T5 - so I'm sure it had a fatter input shaft. I remember trial fitting it and it seemed fine, but doubt loomed in the distance when I realized I used the old pilot bearing. Thanks Charlie for looking up the part info! Now I can rest my mind at ease.



-Ced

You and me both!

I got confirmation from a friend who has a T5 known to be out of a 302 Mustang and the pilot diameter measured .670". So I will rest easy tonight.


Lawrenceville, GA

Got the bushing and bearing installed last night and every thing seems to fit fine.  Still need to shorten the imput shaft a bit but will try to test fit it this weekend.  Will let you know how it goes.  Thanks for the help.

Warsaw, IN

The pilot bearing ate the input shaft on my Firebird. Related to this latter part of this thread, the GM V8 T5s seem to use the .590" diameter pilot, the same as the turbo 4cyl. So that aspect must be alright behind v8. The bad news is aside from the input shaft, the gears are worn pretty badly, with only 160k miles behind the stock 170hp v8. I guess it's not that bad, if it wasn't for the pilot bearing going bad, I would have driven it until it broke, maybe 200k or more. But what if you run twice as much power or more? I have plans for the car, and the T5 is getting rebuilt and will be used for now, so perhaps I'll let you know in another 50 - 100k.


Lawrenceville, GA