5 speed swap to a 1977 Mustang engine

sting like bee · 09-16-2009

I have a 1977 mustang with a stock 302. I want a 5 speed though (i currently have a 4 speed). will any of the fox body 5 speeds hook up to my engine and fit in the hole for the shifter?

hydroflame · 09-17-2009

I think I was told that if you use this bell housing its a direct swap. i havent made it that far working on getting my rear (8.8 swap ) done and cage in

RM-6053 5.0/5.8 Mustang II Bellhousing to TKO 500-600/TR3550/T5 Mustang Transmission

heres the link :
Quick Time Performance Products

hope this helps let me know if im wrong or if someone else has tried this bell housing

76steve76 · 09-21-2009

Yes quicktime is the way to go for the bell. The T-5 shifter is a couple of inches forward. I am putting my quicktime 6053 in right now. I will know more this weekend, so far header clearance and overall fit are outstanding. I put an 8.8 (from a fox body) in several years ago.
If you have any other questions email me stevesimo2@comcast.net

Steve