Speedway 5 speed conversion
 

Hi all. Question , has anyone ever used the speedway 5 speed conversion kit on a 49 - 53 ford ? If so , what all is to be done as far as fabrication .

Re: Speedway 5 speed conversion
 

Are you referring to the T5?

Re: Speedway 5 speed conversion
 

For the exception of cutting a hole in the floor for the shift lever and getting the drive shaft shortened. This is probably the cheapest and easiest conversion you can do. The adapter costs $160 (I'll look up the source) I think you have to use a T-5 with a Ford Bolt pattern but not sure. I made one of these adapters for Richard's conversion.

Re: Speedway 5 speed conversion
 

Car or Truck?

Re: Speedway 5 speed conversion
 

Another good source is Cornhuskers.

Re: Speedway 5 speed conversion
 

Modern driveline $167 T-5 adapter. Uses the stock clutch linkage.

Re: Speedway 5 speed conversion
 

If you are using the Mustang T5, the one behind the 4 cylinder has a longer input shaft. Modern driveline also makes a spacer(about 3/16 inch thick) to solve the problem

Re: Speedway 5 speed conversion
 

Speedway has a complete conversion kit , transmission and all for 49 thru 53 flathead. I was just wondering what all is involved in the conversion. All the parts needed come in the kit. Has anyone ever used this setup. It uses a s 10 transmission.

Re: Speedway 5 speed conversion
 

Give Gary at Cornhuskers a call. I bet he can match Speedway price
and provide info. you desire.

Re: Speedway 5 speed conversion
 

That is what I was referring to, Cornhuskers does a similar kit. Nothing against Speedway, I purchase a lot of parts from them, but if you need any support someone like Cornhuskers can provide it.

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I called Cornhuskers a couple yrs. ago and they were very good to talk too. But, his kits stopped at '48....... Mark

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Just bought a kit from Cornhuskers for my 8BA. He advertises them in the want add section.

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It may have been just the bushing for the throw-out bearing that I was looking for.... Mark

Re: Speedway 5 speed conversion
 

The 4-cyl Mustang T5 is not all that strong...