[93stangfutr5.0]

ok i have another question if im using my tranny and bellhousing on the turbo motor what starter do i use if i use the one from the stang it wont reach the flywheel but if i use the one from the TC im wondering if it would bolt up the same.

[93stangfutr5.0]

here's an update of the TC i got the motor out yesterday and boy is it grimy.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/SANY0628.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/SANY0632.jpg

[NavySVO]

Originally Posted by 93stangfutr5.0

ok i have another question if im using my tranny and bellhousing on the turbo motor what starter do i use if i use the one from the stang it wont reach the flywheel but if i use the one from the TC im wondering if it would bolt up the same.

Why aren't you using the flywheel from your Mustang then?

[93stangfutr5.0]

because its a smaller clutch i can use it though but the clutch would be more expensive.

[mustangboi4ev]

Hey 93stang! I just wanted to give you kudos for doing the turbo coupe to mustang swap! I'm doing basically the same thing. I'm taking a 1986 thunderbird and putting its engine, t-5 tranny, wiring computer, and eventually the rear end in an 1988 mustang notch back. Keep at it, and keep asking questions, I'm learning a lot!

[NavySVO]

Originally Posted by 93stangfutr5.0

if i use the one from the TC im wondering if it would bolt up the same.

try it and see what happens

[93stangfutr5.0]

another question how do you fill up the tranny with fluid? there isnt any opening that i can see.

[NavySVO]

here are some pics for reference (courtesy of SVOCA)

Note that you should use Ford ATF for lube vise gearbox oil. It takes right at 2-3/4 quarts.

I also included a pic of the driver's side where the reverse fork retainer "plug" is. DO NOT remove this thing or you will be removing the trans to remedy that mistake.

[93stangfutr5.0]

what do you guys think should i leave my tranny in my car and just pull the motor since im reusing the tranny or pull it also?

[NavySVO]

Leaving it in and trying to mate the engine back up will be a huge pain in the backside.

[OneOwner88LX]

Originally Posted by 93stangfutr5.0

what do you guys think should i leave my tranny in my car and just pull the motor since im reusing the tranny or pull it also?

What Navy said. Pull it all out and clean it up while it is out. Then bolt it all together and put it in as a unit.

I have a Mustang 2.3 flywheel and bell housing and a '88 Turbo Coupe flywheel and bell housing sitting on the garage floor. The flywheels are the same diameter although the TC clutch is 3/4" bigger. The 2.3L Mustang bell housing clears the TC flywheel and clutch. The two bell housings are different due to the one being cable and one being hydraulic. I am going to sell off the TC bell housing and use the Mustang bell housing with the bigger Turbo Coupe clutch set up.

[93stangfutr5.0]

Ok yesterday i pulled the gas tank and realised that the top of the fuel pumps are diff (the metal plate I mean) so I was pissed because i wasted my time but now thinking about it cant i just pull the pump itself off the bracket and put it on the one for the stang? If so I'm a Tard

[OneOwner88LX]

Years ago I replaced the fuel pump in my 5.0 and it came as only the pump, not the bracket, so the pumps can be taken off the bracket and replaced with another pump.

[93stangfutr5.0]

yeah im a tard i pulled it off the bracket about an hour ago.

[93stangfutr5.0]

hey what all do i need out of the engine bay? besides the engine vam pigtail and vam? im guessing the coil and some other small stuff but what all?