Rebuilding my T5 WC...Any input appreciated

[50Dro]

My T5 WC (from a 93 GT) decided that it didn't feel like letting me into 3-4 late last year so I've decided to rebuild it. Taking it all apart I found lots of play, leaking rear main, bad clutch, p-plate, fly-wheel, broken shifter fork, worn shifter etc etc...Looks like this is gonna be a $1000+ job! :(

Since the rebuild kits don't include new shifter forks, can any of you tell me where you have gotten new ones? Am I locked in to the dealer on that? I have a Ford book that shows that all 3 forks are the same PN but the dealer tells me they are not. 1-2 & 3-4 are $70+ and 5th/R is around $40. What have you used?

Any other general info on the rebuild is appreciated. I'm not a stranger to rebuilding things but this is a first for me...

Thanks!

[349Stroker]

Find a good used one and replace all the fork pads. They make a seal and bushing kit for the tail. I would replace both. If you have a stock shifter that is most likely where the broken shift fork came from. By yourself a good shifter. If you have alot of play check the inpuf shaft and cluster gear teeth and make sure they arent worn.

[50Dro]

Thanks! I was gonna use the Ford Racing rebuild kit that has all that in there I believe. I had an older Hurst shifter on there but the rubber ball where the shifter pivots had A LOT of play in it. That could have been the cause...Thinking I'll replace it with the MGW shifter.

Since I wrote this I actually found a few sites that sell OEM new shifter forks for around $20! I'll share some links and info later. You can buy brass fork pads too...

[349Stroker]

The springs in that shifter are broke. Happens all the time. They make a kit for it to replace them. The shifter might be wore as well so might just be better to buy a new one. I like the old hurst and pro 5.0

[50Dro]

Interesting! Do I have to go directly to Hurst for the replacements or does Summit etc sell them?

[349Stroker]

Summit should or anyone that sells hurst stuff

[ttk53]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fms-m-7003-z/overview/make/ford why not get something like that.

Probably could get it even cheaper from someone like tousley ford

[50Dro]

The bulk of the cost is everything in front of the trans (clutch kit, fly-wheel etc plus a new shifter). The parts to rebuild the T5 itself will be around $400. Thanks though.

[ttk53]

oh missed that part. I hate T5's In high school we rebuilt my buddies at least once a month it seemed lucky we had a friend who owned a ford dealer that had piles of T5's to sift thru to find the parts we needed.

[50Dro]

haha! I guess I'm lucky then...Been beating the pants off of this one for the better part of 15 years! Of course I don't put many miles on each year but the miles are hard ones! ;)

[yeahloh95]

i still have the rebuild kit

[HOTMARK7]

Have a complete t-5 torn down, used a syncro out of it , you can have it for parts, just come and get it. Ron 724-991-9084

[Erics89GT]

i need a t5 myself.....im looking for a good one to drive or one for parts

[50Dro]

Update: Out of curiosity, I took the Hurst shifter apart. The springs were fine but I discovered that the section of the main casting that the pivot of the shifter handle rests in was cracked so a new shifter is a definite. MGW here I come! :)

I also found some great sources for T5 parts and knowledge. I've talked to people at 2 of the 3 and they were extremely helpful. Here's some links:

http://www.thegearbox.org/T5.html


http://www.allstategear.com/Ford_Mustang_Borg_Warner_T5_transmission.htm


http://www.astroperformance.com (http://www.astroperformance.com/)

Keep in mind that Borg is owned by Tremec and therefore most of the FRP stuff out there is just re-branded Tremec or Valeo parts. These guys have the shift forks for <$20 each ($70+ at the dealer) and King Cobra clutch kit for only $149 ($219 at Summit & Jegs etc) ! Definitely give them a try if you're in my shoes.

Furthermore, Aero (thanks Ron!:goodidea:) has re-manufactured transmissions that will handle 450 HP & 350 Tq for around $1400 if you want to go that route. I never knew you could build a T5 that strong!

I'll post more as things progress...

[fox fan]

I think Astro builds 1 to handle 650hp/585 torque now. But it's not cheap.

[349Stroker]

I think Astro builds 1 to handle 650hp/585 torque now. But it's not cheap.

Thses arent that cheap but are the best T5 you can buy. Far better quality than G Force and the gear teeth are alot thicker and the oiling holes are alot better as well

[fox fan]

Yeah I'll probably end up with 1. They say they shift great.

[349Stroker]

Mg friend has built several of them and they all came back with nothing but great comments

[50Dro]

Astro has been a HUGE help for me! I'd definitely recommend them.

[fox fan]

Mg friend has built several of them and they all came back with nothing but great comments
Turbosnake93?

[50Dro]

Welp...Got the most of it apart and realized how much dedicated press work this is going to take. The problem is, I don't have easy access to one big enough for the job. :( Anyone want to learn how to rebuild one of these (with me...trial by fire) & a case of beer in exchange for the use of a press & shop for the night? ;)

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[349Stroker]

Turbosnake93?

Yep. Thats him

[349Stroker]

If you were closer i'd do it. You really dont need a press unless the back cluster bearing is stubborn.

[50Dro]

If you were closer i'd do it. You really dont need a press unless the back cluster bearing is stubborn.

Thanks! Have you just tapped them into place with a hammer? Use a puller for removal?

[349Stroker]

If you have the bearing puller that you would use for the press just put it on and tap the main shaft with a hammer. Should slide off

[50Dro]

OK...I think I can get my hands on those. Tap them on as well?

[349Stroker]

It has 2 blocks that wedge under the bearing and 2 pieces if all thread that tighten the blocks underneath the bearing

[50Dro]

Well guys...I chickened out and let Mark at Mars Transmissions put the trans back together for me and I got it installed and running over the weekend! Runs nice...Loving the MGW shifter but some how or another I didn't get the 100HP bump I was hoping for! Haha :goodidea:

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[Martin0660]

Loving the MGW shifter

I love my MGW too ... I was pretty comittied to Pro 5.0 until mine wore out (yes, I wore one out). Picked up a MGW used and likely wouldnt ever use anything else now.

[PaxtonShelby]

What a great-looking Fox!

[50Dro]

I love my MGW too ... I was pretty comittied to Pro 5.0 until mine wore out (yes, I wore one out). Picked up a MGW used and likely wouldnt ever use anything else now.

Haha! Pieces of my old Hurst shifter were laying in my tail case. Banging gears is fun at any cost! :3gears:


What a great-looking Fox!

Thanks man! :awsome: