How To: Mustang AOD to T5 Transmission Swap

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How To: Mustang AOD to T5 Transmission Swap - Part 5 (1984-1993)

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One of the more popular swaps known to the Fox platform is swapping the boring AOD automatic transmission for that of a T5. Now granted, we all prefer our own setups, and that's totally fine. But, let's be honest? Bangin' gears in a Fox Mustang is about as American as you can get!
Part 5 of the series finally closes out the entire swap. During this segment, Landan installs the T5 transmission and puts the final touches together. This also included installations of the clutch cable, speedometer cable, and speedometer gear.
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@waden404 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT 5 part series. Wow, i thought the computer would have to be swapped too.

@theANGRIERone Жыл бұрын

Appreciate this series. Doing this swap with a TKX in my Mark VII and needed to see where the clutch cable mounts to the frame rail. Been like 15+ years since I did this and had forgotten. Thanks dudes!

@craigpage5394 6 жыл бұрын

I literally just finished my AOD to T5 swap and there are two things I can say one the weight savings can definitely be felt when running through gears in the t5 and I feel like the car has 5 times the amount of power than with the AOD. Also, these videos definitely helped me through the process. And at times I was beyond mad because things weren’t going right but it feels great in the end. I do have one question though, do people have started issues after they swap? Because mine isn’t working anymore lol

@mclovin5628 4 жыл бұрын

Craig Page just finished the swap and mine doesn’t want to start any idea?

@craigpage5394 4 жыл бұрын

McLovin 562 unplug the neutral safety switch. And use the jumper that was installed with the aod. It should be the jumper with a green wire if I remember right. Just be carful because our will be able to start the car with it in gear

@jermannn 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the videos! Got my fox all swapped thanks lmr!!

@latemodelrestoration 4 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear Justin! We're glad our videos helped out!

@TheRebelyellers 2 жыл бұрын

I followed this series for my T5 swap and I must say it has been a life saver but something I wish they had mentioned is that the auto and T5 speedometer cables are different lengths. The auto Speedo cable is 4” shorter than the T5 and it WILL NOT work when rerouted unless you eliminate the retaining bracket from the frame rail. Doing this will cause the Speedo cable to rub the steering shaft. Order the 5 speed cable or know ahead of time that the alternative is very sloppy.

@Justin-xs3lv 3 жыл бұрын

I’m doing a T-5 swap into an 88 T-Bird with a 351w, so some of this is still gonna apply

@travistriplett833 6 жыл бұрын

internet was screwed up sorry for so many posts

@kaptaincocopuff98 4 жыл бұрын

@ 4:23 I was told to remove the weight wrapping around the u-joints when doing a t5 swap.. is this accurate information?

@EskimoPeelot 5 жыл бұрын

You normally give an estimate on time to do jobs, but I didn't catch that on this video. What is the estimate for a mechanically competent fella or shop to make this swap?

@josephjackson1459 3 ай бұрын

A very long time, dude. Especially if you are under the car with jack stands the whole time.

@strangecompany3878 5 жыл бұрын

im also keeping the auto wiring harness and pcm. I also used a t-5 from an sn95(no nss). how do i bypass the auto nss since i cant plug it in? this is in an 88 thunderbird 5.0. everything is in and all i need is the nss info.

@throwdown769 6 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing the crossmember is the same?

@craigpage5394 4 жыл бұрын

Darion Aguiar crosses member is not the same.

@christianturner4528 4 жыл бұрын

Y’all should do a 99-04 mustang auto to standard transmission swap

@josecastellanos4538 7 жыл бұрын

the aod with fluid probably weights twice that 200 lbs

@latemodelrestoration 7 жыл бұрын

Jose, the AOD I weighed had fluid in it so that number is about as close as you can get. -Landan

@Jay-zk7xk 10 ай бұрын

Can you reuse the aod drive shaft with the t5 conversion. It looks like that’s what was done in the video.

@latemodelrestoration 10 ай бұрын

Yes, we reused the AOD driveshaft. However, it was upgraded to an aluminum driveshaft shortly after the conversion. -Landan

@fredsavage4753 Жыл бұрын

Where do i find the reciprocal connection for the manual reverse light harness?

@latemodelrestoration Жыл бұрын

lmr.com/item/LRS-8793MTHK/Mustang-Manual-Transmission-Back-Up-Light-Harness-87-93

@mikaelsport1 7 жыл бұрын

Hello , as an owner of an 88 5.0 , hate to be a s**t disturber , with all the advancements with transmissions manual and automatic, could you also have installed a 6 speed Tremec in this application? I find my fourth gear is a fun gear to drive on the highway until I shift into fifth then I feel I can lean back and fall asleep driving down the highway.. cheers 🍻

@caylonellis6 5 жыл бұрын

How'd you get the input shaft into the bellhousing so easy lol

@latemodelrestoration 5 жыл бұрын

Lots of practice!

@Scott-yq1qr 7 жыл бұрын

So do you need the natural switch? Should you change the trans wiring harness to a T5 harness and can you still use your AOD computer? Will an 89 mustang trans harness work on an 86 mustang. Also, where do you get the reverse light kit and will there be an issue with the car running with and auto computer. Thanks for the help in advance.

@latemodelrestoration 7 жыл бұрын

If you swap to a manual harness, you'll need to source a manual PCM. It's in your best interest to keep harnesses year specific. -Landan

@Scott-yq1qr 7 жыл бұрын

Do you have the reverse light kit for the switch to a T5?

@Scott-yq1qr 7 жыл бұрын

I was not talking about the main harness just the one that goes under the carpet from the kick panel to the transmission. I am not sure if just switch that would work.

@fwh79FOXR6 6 жыл бұрын

Scott: Did you ever get your car figured out? I have a car that was originally automatic and has been T5 swapped. I have no back up lights and would like to know what needs to be done to fix that.

@robertrobinson4578 4 жыл бұрын

They sell a reverse light harness that plugs into the factory AOD harness.

@Lazydomsgarage 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 86 town car with the 5.0aod and would like to swap to a 5 speed would these steps be about the same and I'd like to do this one because no one does and 2 because I lost 3rd and 4th gear changed fluid and filter nothing still so 5 speed time

@latemodelrestoration 6 жыл бұрын

The steps will be very similar. -Landan

@travistriplett833 6 жыл бұрын

how different is the AOD TO T5 swap for a 82 f100. Also can i get most of this from a junkyard ? and what would I have to get at the auto parts store.

@laurencude3976 2 жыл бұрын

Where can i take mine to get it done and what is the cost ?

@DanielFlores-wl5ik 5 жыл бұрын

So t5 doesn’t need any cooler lines? #

@latemodelrestoration 5 жыл бұрын

No, this is only on the automatic applications.

@cashmoneyv197436ify 6 жыл бұрын

I have 87 coupe aod car it's a 4cyl doing a V8 swap t5 I am using a 89 harness plug in play have a a9l ecu I was wondering about the neutral safety switch in reverse lights I know some people don't care about it I would like to have it work ! What do I need to make it all work I have the 89 t5 harness to!

@UFOGHOSTHUNTER 3 жыл бұрын

🦊🤍 @2:06 Is there a specific way the new reverse light switch goes connected or is it either way❓❓

@latemodelrestoration 3 жыл бұрын

Either way will work!

@UFOGHOSTHUNTER 3 жыл бұрын

@@latemodelrestoration Perfect!! Thank you guys!

@johnadams5293 4 жыл бұрын

I am about to do this same swap. The other day a mechanic told me the car is going to idle funny with this set up.... any thoughts?

@robertrobinson4578 4 жыл бұрын

Nope. Works fine. The eec computers are very basic. Not as picky or involved as any of the OBD/OBD 2 computers.

@bertcody88 4 жыл бұрын

What if you use a newer t5 with electric speed sensor, do you need a new output shaft

@latemodelrestoration 4 жыл бұрын

No, the only real changes that would have to be done are the speedo cable and possibly the internal speedo gear.

@jimmyvalencia1940 7 жыл бұрын

I have 89 Mustang that I want to do APD TO T5 swap besides doing the swap do you need to do anything else like mass air sensor or computer or something like that needs to be swapped two?

@latemodelrestoration 7 жыл бұрын

Everything on you factory automatic harness can be used. I would recommend keeping the factory harness in the car. Switching to a manual PCM and harness is a royal pain! -Landan

@BRENDAJASON1 7 жыл бұрын

Late Model Restoration I'm doing a auto to manual in a sn95 I've got the trans trans harness pcm and cluster mated to the trans for theft mode from another car what would be my best bet and would I have a prob with the neutral switch and backup lights or will it go into theft mode

@swrandall5532 7 жыл бұрын

How different is this swap on a 1979 mustang?

@latemodelrestoration 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Steven. For the most part, this entire AOD to T5 conversion would be similar for 1979 Mustang. -Landan

@lordXguru 7 жыл бұрын

is this process similar on a 99-04 mustang? I have a 99 automatic GT and I want to swap it to manual.

@itsnotan8 7 жыл бұрын

Joel Ramirez Pretty similar, with a few differences. first off, there's no speedo cable. The sock driveshaft won't work, and a few other things I'm sure. The transmission in your application would be for 99-01 the t45 and for 02-04 a tr3650. You'll need the manual trans wiring harness, and Im not sure about the fox, but you'll have to get your ecu tuned. If not, you'll get a cel, flashing o/d light, the rpms hang, it'll idle about a 1k rpm too high, and the speedo will read double. I got a bama tune, to fix this. Source: I've done this swap myself on my 2000 mustang v6.

@lordXguru 7 жыл бұрын

Wesley Young I'm planning on having a mechanic do this for me, for the parts I'll be heading to a junkyard and getting them myself. He said I need the transmission, clutch cable, clutch and brake assembly, driveshaft, shifter, and transmission support. I'll be buying the flywheel and clutch new and he'll send off to have the transmission rebuilt.

@larrygoppert539 6 жыл бұрын

Joel Ramirez

@tonguemyangus2664 7 жыл бұрын

stop with the music guys

@dirtbikehub8813 2 жыл бұрын

I have decided I am most definitely not capable of this.

@whyarewehere3893 4 жыл бұрын

Part 4 is unavailable

@latemodelrestoration 4 жыл бұрын

It's been fixed!

@whyarewehere3893 4 жыл бұрын

@@latemodelrestoration btw I don't get updated when you edit it, to inform me a new message would have been best, I miss clicked and ended back here, only way I knew it was back up

@jeffm7669 7 жыл бұрын

why would you ever swap an automatic for a standard lol

@matthudson1724 7 жыл бұрын

Joe King stock aod is heavier and also Rob's more power. plus some people would rather have a manual transmission.

@travistriplett833 6 жыл бұрын

how different is the AOD TO T5 swap for a 82 f100. Also can i get most of this from a junkyard ? and what would I have to get at the auto parts store.

@travistriplett833 6 жыл бұрын

how different is the AOD TO T5 swap for a 82 f100. Also can i get most of this from a junkyard ? and what would I have to get at the auto parts store.

@travistriplett833 6 жыл бұрын

how different is the AOD TO T5 swap for a 82 f100. Also can i get most of this from a junkyard ? and what would I have to get at the auto parts store.

@travistriplett833 6 жыл бұрын

how different is the AOD TO T5 swap for a 82 f100. Also can i get most of this from a junkyard ? and what would I have to get at the auto parts store.

@Cobra427Veight 6 жыл бұрын

Hi , i have just started doing a tremec swap in a 86 f150 , i read a forum article , AOD is the same length as the tremec 3550 and i think T5 and have same output spline, and cross member gets turned around 180 degrees . easy swap.

@travistriplett833 6 жыл бұрын

how different is the AOD TO T5 swap for a 82 f100. Also can i get most of this from a junkyard ? and what would I have to get at the auto parts store.

@RalphSampson... 5 жыл бұрын

Come on, man. Delete five of your six questions, please.