I removed the motor/trans today to get the motor ready and swap the trans. T did try the new convertible motor mounts before I removed it. It only lowered the motor about 3/8". Will need to look at modifying the hood somehow since that was not even close to what I needed. If I drop it any lower I will have the
oil pan hanging way down.
I took the Motor out as a separate unit
Next came the trans
Now I can clean up and paint the engine compartment
I cleaned up the gasket faces and the engine valley of any debris.
I checked out the ID tag on the trans. Not a bad trans, but not the best choice.
ID
1352- Year Model Engine HP 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th R Speedo Input Shaft Input Shaft
Drive length Pilot Dia (in)
199 90-91 Mustang 5.0 300 3.35 1.99 1.33 1.00 0.68 3.15 8 7.18 0.668 (My Original Trans)
251 After Mustang 5.0 330 2.95 1.94 1.34 1.00 0.63 2.76 7 7.18 0.668 (T5-Z)
The T5Z has the best of everything. Hardened gears, short throw shifter, steel front bearing retainer, and tapered output shaft bearing. Best of all it has a torque rating of 330ft/lbs. This T-5 can handle up to 450 hp if not drag raced.
Tomorrow I will start reassembling the top end and the new water pump. The
oil pickup tube for the Canton pan will be here later this week. I can then start replacement of the pan.