[DougKokis]

I have a 1971 Ford Torino GT. 5.8L 351C Auto.
I have swapped out the hood and added a shaker.
I have always wanted to change the transmission to manual.
I need some help. I'm unsure of what transmission I need.
I read plenty that say a T5 from a fox body Mustang will fit perfectly.
I've also ready plenty that said the T5 will nit last long with a 351C.
HELP PLEASE!!!
I'm lost

 

[fairlane1968]

I had a 302 w a 3sp a/t in a 68 fairlane torino that died and swapped for a 5sp mt. I opted for a tremec tko 600, plenty beefy for lots of torque. Get a big block bell housing, hydraulic actuation clutch. Its fairly straightforward from there, cut a hole in floor for shifter and mount a boot over the hole. There are braces that are bolt on replacements that mount to transmission.

I have a 1971 Ford Torino GT. 5.8L 351C Auto.
I have swapped out the hood and added a shaker.
I have always wanted to change the transmission to manual.
I need some help. I'm unsure of what transmission I need.
I read plenty that say a T5 from a fox body Mustang will fit perfectly.
I've also ready plenty that said the T5 will nit last long with a 351C.
HELP PLEASE!!!
I'm lost

 

[DougKokis]

Thanks fairlane1968