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1973 Gran Torino Sport + T-5 = Where would I even start?
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Posted: 09/21/09
04:18 PM
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Originally automatic 351 Cleveland 1973 Gran Torino Sport. I want to replace the C-6 with a manual. The 351 bolt pattern shoulf be the same as a 302 so the T-5 should bolt up. I don't know if the drive shaft would need to be shortened or lengthened. Does anybody make the hardware for the pedals for this swap?
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351CID
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Posted: 11/19/09
07:21 AM
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I'm in the midst of doing exactly that. The biggest issue is locating pedals...they are VERY expensive. I've seen pedal hangers and pedals going for $1000 on eBay.
I, therefore, chose to build my own. The pedals themselves are unknown. I modified the pedal hanger from the automatic. Next up is clutch actuation. Since the cowl hangs so low on the 72-79 intermediates, a cable is not really an option. I chose a hydraulic clutch...but since the clutch master cylinder needs to go right under the power brake booster; I swapped it to hydro-boost from a 78 Lincoln.
It took me 2 months to mock this up in a junk parts car. You must be dedicated to rowing gears to do this...otherwise an AOD is a simpler overdrive.
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