
Adapting Tremec's Popular T5 5-speed Manual to Ford's Flathead V8 …
Sep 22, 2022 · We can teach you some of the major differences between the Ford and GM-style T5 Flathead transmission adapter kits. We'll also walk you through choosing the correct parts in order to …
T5 behind flathead... Yes or No (for those who have done it)
May 9, 2015 · The flathead and a T5 is a good match, possible a match made in heaven, and it comes down to how much cutting and welding are you willing to do. And more importantly, will you be able …
Flathead V8 to B/W T-5 Conversion - The Flat-Spot
Jan 21, 2017 · I can remove this T5 and reinstall the original 1953 transmission using the same clutch, flywheel, and bellhousing. I have also made a new driveshaft because the original was too short.
Flathead (8BA) Automatic Transmission Options/Question - The Ford …
Oct 1, 2024 · With the smaller converter from the earlier 170 inline 6 there is minimal to no trans tunnel modifications. The c6 is too big and the aod sucks lots of HP (50hp) to run. The other option is a c5 …
Ford Transmission options – Bowler Transmissions
With the wide variety of bellhousings available today we can adapt a T5, TKO500/600, or even the Magnum 6 speed behind nearly all the Ford engines. There are also plenty of clutch options for …
New Product Flathead Overdrive Solutions - MDL Blog
Aug 8, 2019 · The MDL Flathead bell adapter, made as a direct fit for the 59 series blocks, while also mating to the intermediate ring on the 8 series flatheads, allows you to install a “better” transmission …
Identifying the best Flathead Transmission — Rod and Style
Apr 19, 2022 · From my experience and experience of the Hot Rodders before me, these transmissions are the best for traditional Hot Rodding. Lincoln Zephyr gears should be noted as one of the best as …
Transmission Interchange List Chevy, Ford, Mopar V8 Compatibility
Oct 31, 2024 · Our transmission interchange chart, showing the most popular engine and transmission combinations, will be helpful in determining what transmission you can run behind your engine.
Tech: put a 5 speed behind your flathead! | Ford Truck Fanatics
Apr 20, 2012 · Follow along with me as I install a Borg Warner 5 speed in my '52 F-1. A little background......my F-1 has a mostly stock flathead V8 and a column shifted 3 speed trans.
Adapting the S-10 T5 transmission to the 59AB Ford Flathead
Oct 21, 2019 · More good news, there are several different manufacturers and suppliers of kits to adapt the popular T5 transmission to the Flathead motor. We settled on the kit from Speedway Motors. The …