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Archive & Library (Read Only) / Re: Sn-95 T-5 swap behind 3.8 Cougar/Bird How To.
Gumby,
Do you happen to remember the tooth-counts (colors) of both gears you used?  Maybe a better question is, what is the drive/driven gear ratio?  That'll let me know if either of the gears I already have can be re-used.  Thanks.

Chuck,
I've noted that suggestion.  Thanks as well.
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Events & Shows / Re: Owensboro, KY. May 18, 2019
Gumby,
You probably mentioned this and I may have missed it, but were you able to get the right combo of speedo gears to have a functional speedometer?  In Claude's thread from way back, I seem to remember that he said the speedo discrepancy was just a given.  I'm hoping there's a way to get it back reasonably close.  Also, remembering some of the issues you had with your exhaust and all your custom pipework, would swapping to the 3.8 Mustang's headers alleviate any of that?  That's assuming I could find a set.  My goal is not any significant horsepower increases with the headers.  Just wondering if it would take care of any of the interferences you all talked about.  Thanks again as always.
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Archive & Library (Read Only) / Re: Sn-95 T-5 swap behind 3.8 Cougar/Bird How To.
Gumby,
Found a pedal set from a '93 Mustang 2.3 for $40.  Does that price sound fair (I have to pull them myself)?  Gotta drive about 1.5 hrs to get them.  And, while I'm there, is there anything else off that car that's worthwhile to check on?  He's still got the cable, but I told him I won't be needing that (assuming I can find an SN95 cable).  I think he's got the bulk of the car still available.  Would his trans crossmember help me?  Or his driveshaft?  If I'm driving that far, I want to make the most of it.  Thanks again.
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Archive & Library (Read Only) / Re: Sn-95 T-5 swap behind 3.8 Cougar/Bird How To.
Gumby,
Thanks for the info.  Assuming I can purchase the parts on CL that I found (the seller only provided an e-mail option for contact, and so far he hasn't acknowledged my message), it includes the SN95 T5 block plate.  He did not mention including the cable, but it wouldn't hurt to ask.  I found the '83 F100 clutch/pressure plate set on Autozone for like $120.  Haven't searched for the flywheel yet.  So the SN95 starter won't work for this application?  How many of your parts were picked from salvage and how many did you buy new?  I can see the total creeping on up if I have to buy many parts new at Autozone.  As always, thanks again for your assistance.
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Archive & Library (Read Only) / Re: Sn-95 T-5 swap behind 3.8 Cougar/Bird How To.
Thanks Jeremy.  I just wanted to confirm that the imbalance of the 3.8 didn't change when coupled to different transmissions.  And you are also saying that the T5 is longer than my C5, so I'll need a shorter driveshaft?  Is there a driveshaft that's a direct fit, or will I have to have mine cut down?  It seems like an XR7 driveshaft from a 5sp would work, but I doubt I'll have any luck finding one of those.  Thanks again.
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Archive & Library (Read Only) / Re: Sn-95 T-5 swap behind 3.8 Cougar/Bird How To.
If this was addressed and I missed it, I apologize.  The one reference I never saw was to the C5 trans, which is what my '86 GS 3.8 has.  It seems like everybody else who's done this swap had the AOD.  What is the proper imbalance for my application?  And how does the length of the C5 compare to an SN95 T5?  I hope I'm not the only one who's starting with the C5.  Thanks.
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User Rides / Re: BlueBird
Gumby,
Loving the 200ci story so far!  I'm definitely gonna follow it.  What will you put it in?  A few years ago, I found an '85/'86 XR7 on Ebay or CL that had been transplanted with a 200 I6 and automatic.  I feel certain it was not done as an upgrade, but rather as the guy putting together what was left when he stole the turbo 4 and 5-speed out of it and put them in his early-80's Mustang (guessing here, but it makes sense to me).  I'd love to see a forced air 200.

Hey, on the original topic of the 3.8/T5 swap; must the flywheel come from an '83 F150?  The parts ad I found on CL for a T5 from a 3.8 Mustang included the flywheel from the donor (and I have no idea what tooth-count or weight it is).  What finally determines the correct flywheel for the application?  Is it just making sure the flywheel chosen goes with the starter you're going to use?  Or is there a magic number on the tooth-count and imbalance?

Thanks again for your (and everyone else's) help. 

 
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Events & Shows / Re: Owensboro, KY. May 18, 2019
Gumby,
You said you had a thread on your V6/T5 swap?  Can you drop me a link?  I've looked for a while and don't see it.  Haystack has one on a 5.0 T5 swap, but I want to make sure I'm looking at a V6 list.  Thanks.
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Drivetrain Tech / Re: C4/AOD Question
Haystack (or anyone else really),
Well, I may finally (which is always tentative) be getting close to this job, and I'm going to try to find the way to go the T5 route.  I have found a CL source who has a trans with bell housing, flywheel, blocking plate, and clutch for $300.  He just says they're from a 3.8 Mustang, but I don't know what exact year model.  That's the best set of parts being sold together I've found on CL.  I actually have friends who live in the exact same town in MO where it's listed, who will also be my assistants in the swap.  Is it a given fact that I will have to replace my starter, or is there a chance mine will work?  Is there a particular flywheel imbalance I have to use, or does that just go along with the tooth count of the flywheel I end up using?  As far as the pedal set, I cannot use the SN95 pedals, right?  He didn't put them in his ad, but I did ask him if he had them.  So what I still need are a clutch cable, pedal set, and what else?  Did you say my C5 driveshaft might work also, or is it too long?

As far as the shifter goes, I don't plan on adding a console, so I'm just going to do the shifter boot thing.  The trans I'm watching has its original shifter, but no boot is shown.  What type and from what can I find what I need?  If you don't have a console, isn't there like a plate that goes around the bottom of the boot that attaches to the floor?

Thanks again to everybody who has commented.  Sorry again for my multitude of questions.  I've never done any transmission work period, much less replaced one with something completely different. 
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Events & Shows / Re: Owensboro, KY. May 18, 2019
Gumby,
Enjoyed getting together Saturday.  Loved listening to all the horsepower.  I think you may have convinced me to go T5 with my Cougar.  Found a CL ad with almost everything I need from an SN95 Mustang.  I just have to compare to the list you've posted to be sure it's the right stuff.  Thanks again.  Hey, what is Mark's username on the board?  Later.
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Events & Shows / Re: Owensboro, KY. May 18, 2019
Well, I may have changed my mind about what I'll be in.  My little '02 green 4-door Focus is much easier on gas than my Ram, so it's more than likely I'll bring that.  I still plan to bring some stuff to sell/trade, just not everything I'd planned.  Y'all let me know how to find you once I get there.  Again, anxious to get to know some of you in person.
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Events & Shows / Re: Owensboro, KY. May 18, 2019
Gumby,
Since I'm the newcomer, how am I going to recognize anyone?  I can tell you what I'll be in.  It's a white/silver 2003 Dodge Ram single cab long bed, packed with parts in the back.  Looking forward to meeting everyone and hanging out.