Indy-Barely Functional-Guy
Indy-Barely Functional-Guy SuperDork
3/31/18 10:31 a.m.

Like the title says, I'm looking for a 5.0 Mustang drivetrain donor for my '65 Triumph TR4.  Going to need a T5 manual transmission too.  Would prefer to buy both as a package, but not necessary.  As cheap as possible, because I want to get this car to the Challenge, so very budget conscious.

 

What do you have, or know about. Central Indiana is where I'm located.  Post here or send me a PM.

 

Thanks.

The_Jed
The_Jed PowerDork
3/31/18 10:12 p.m.

If you have trouble finding a T5, the block plate, bell housing, and flywheel from a '94-'04 v6 Mustang will bolt right onto a 302, provided you also use the starter from the v6. It uses a 164 tooth, 50 oz/in imbalance flywheel whereas the 302 uses a 157 tooth, 50 oz/in.

 

Also the bell housing is a bit longer on the v6 to accommodate the longer input shaft of the sn95 trans. 

 

NMNA

Indy-Barely Functional-Guy
Indy-Barely Functional-Guy SuperDork
3/31/18 10:23 p.m.

In reply to The_Jed :

Thanks for the info.  Good to know.

 

Stampie
Stampie GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
3/31/18 10:42 p.m.

Don't know how the you pull it's are up there but an Explorer 5.0 and a Mustang V6 T5 will run you ~$350 down here as long as you pull them on different days of the week.

 

stan
stan GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
4/4/18 10:09 a.m.

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1984-gt350/6548462546.html

 

Not sure what you can recoup from this, but it's probably pretty close to you.

Indy-Barely Functional-Guy
Indy-Barely Functional-Guy SuperDork
4/4/18 11:06 a.m.

In reply to stan :

Thanks.  I saw that one, got pretty excited and asked the seller for pics.  These are what were sent to me:

Indy-Barely Functional-Guy
Indy-Barely Functional-Guy SuperDork
4/4/18 11:10 a.m.

I did a bit of research and apparently the '84 5.0 is a low compression engine, and the T5 used that year is not very strong.

Seller's asking $1000, but at $500 to $600 I'd be game.  Here's my strategy on this one: wait until it's been listed for sale for nearly a month and then offer him $500.   I just don't see very much for budget re-coupe left on the car to sell off.

Cooter
Cooter HalfDork
4/4/18 1:14 p.m.

In reply to Indy-Barely Functional-Guy :

The trunk lids and doors used to be worth a bit back when I was still in the JY picking game.  Not sure now. 

Indy-Barely Functional-Guy
Indy-Barely Functional-Guy SuperDork
4/4/18 1:40 p.m.

In reply to jj :

I want to use it as is for budget reasons

Indy-Barely Functional-Guy
Indy-Barely Functional-Guy SuperDork
4/4/18 1:56 p.m.

In reply to Cooter :

Got any estimates of value?

 

Cooter
Cooter HalfDork
4/4/18 2:31 p.m.

No idea what they are worth now. I was JY picking back in the height of the Cash For Clunkers years. 

KyAllroad (Jeremy)
KyAllroad (Jeremy) PowerDork
4/4/18 5:46 p.m.

In reply to Indy-Barely Functional-Guy :

I have a Ford V8 T-5 trans with a broken input shaft housing (shaft itself seems good).  If you pick it up I'd be willing to sell for under $100.

KyAllroad (Jeremy)
KyAllroad (Jeremy) PowerDork
4/4/18 5:50 p.m.

https://louisville.craigslist.org/pts/d/rebuilt-early-90s-model-full/6551631555.html

NMNA but not far away and could combine with other bits and pieces.

KyAllroad (Jeremy)
KyAllroad (Jeremy) PowerDork
4/4/18 5:54 p.m.
Indy-Barely Functional-Guy
Indy-Barely Functional-Guy SuperDork
4/12/18 5:27 p.m.

Would this one be a good donor? Is this a "roller" motor?

opinions

Dirtydog
Dirtydog GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
4/12/18 6:41 p.m.

Yes, it's a roller motor.  Late 85 and up 302's are rollers.   The LSC is niche market, you may recoup some $$, but it may take some time.    The car seems straight, may get lucky.  The air bags and compressor, if working, bring $.

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Stampie
Stampie GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
4/12/18 7:10 p.m.

In reply to Indy-Barely Functional-Guy :

That rear end might also be withw something.  It's not the gearing a lot of people want but it would be great behind a Cadillac 425 hint hint.

Indy-Barely Functional-Guy
Indy-Barely Functional-Guy SuperDork
4/12/18 7:18 p.m.

In reply to Stampie :

wink

Indy-Barely Functional-Guy
Indy-Barely Functional-Guy SuperDork
4/12/18 7:19 p.m.

In reply to KyAllroad (Jeremy) :

I may need that tranny.....

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