[gt87460stang]

Im going to be installing a 460 on my 87 mustang, I was wondering if i can still use my T-5 trans. I found lots of info on the engine swap but none on the trans.

 

[1 Bad 88 GT]

Unless you build the tranny to handle the extra torque you'll be pissing in the wind.

 

[gt87460stang]

Do u think that a C-4 or a C-6 is the better bet. If so what would be the better choice? oh the 460 will be mostly stock with mild upgrades. Im just getting sick of imports.

 

[mavman]

T5 won't bolt to a 460...the bellhousing pattern is different.

But, you might be able to "engineer" a T5 onto a different bellhousing though. It'd take a little thought, some machining, and probably quite a bit of $$$.

C4 or C6 would be a better choice of course...but the overdrive is NICE in the T5. With a stock-ish 460, it should live a while. Not forever, but a while. Personally, I would forget a 460 and put a windsor in there, mod it a little and bolt the T5 up to it and go spank some rice. I love 460 engines, but man, they are SOOOO heavy!

 

[gt87460stang]

humm, that is something to think about, i just cant beat the price of the 460, free. Well almost have to do a timing belt on a jeep to get it. Humm maybe ill start too projects, 460stang and a 351stang. thanks agine for all the help.

 

[dfree383]

The C6 will be the strongest and most economical choice. T5 will be a big hassel and the don't take the torque unless you put big money into it and it will take some heavy effort to fit it. C4 would be a good choice in a drag car but again, expensive to build right and adapt, But adapters are avaliable.

 

[1 Bad 88 GT]

A Toploader bell should fit a T5.

 

[danzig666]

Get a TKO600. You can get a 460 swap bellhousings. The T5 will not last behind a 460.....bad enough behind a 302.