Product Description:
Hawks Motorsports offers our clients this 1978-1993 Ford Fox Body TREMEC T-5 5-Speed Conversion Kit | 300 lb-ft Capacity | T5-FOXBODY. Designed for Fox Body vehicles, this kit provides a modern manual transmission upgrade with lightweight construction, smooth shifting, and improved highway drivability.
The TREMEC T-5 5-speed transmission is a compact overdrive transmission designed for moderate horsepower street builds and restoration applications. Compared to original equipment transmissions, the T-5 provides improved shift quality, reduced cruising RPM, and a lightweight design weighing approximately 75 lbs dry.
Manual Configuration Notice: Verify your vehicle's existing transmission configuration before ordering. This listing is designed for applications requiring a TREMEC T-5 manual transmission conversion. Vehicles originally equipped with an automatic transmission may require additional automatic-to-manual conversion components including clutch, flywheel, pedals, bellhousing, and hydraulic clutch components.
The TREMEC T-5 delivers smooth engagement and easy shift effort, making it well suited for street-driven Fox Body vehicles, restoration projects, and moderate horsepower builds.
TREMEC T-5 Gear Ratios:
- 2.95, 1.94, 1.34, 1.00, 0.63
KEY FEATURES
- TREMEC T-5 5-Speed Overdrive Manual Transmission
- Designed for 1978-1993 Ford Fox Body applications
- 300 lb-ft torque capacity
- Compact transmission design
- Lightweight construction at approximately 75 lbs dry
- Ideal for moderate horsepower street builds
- Low RPM highway cruising with overdrive gearing
- Smooth shift quality and light shift effort
- Pilot bearing included
- Crossmember and hardware included
- Transmission isolator mount included
- Speedometer gear and adapter included
- Reverse light harness included
- Custom driveshaft and slip yoke included
- Installation manual included
- Factory warranty included
Optional Components
- STX® short-throw shifter
- Chrome or aluminum shifter handle options
- Shifter ball with shift pattern
- Adapter plate
- Fox Body hydraulic clutch kit
- Bellhousing
- Flywheel
- Clutch components
FITMENT APPLICATIONS
| Make | Model | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Mustang / Mustang SVO | 1979-1993 |
| Mercury | Capri | 1979-1986 |
| Lincoln | Continental / Mark VII | 1982-1992 |
| Mercury | Cougar / Cougar XR | 1981-1988 |
| Ford | Durango | 1981-1982 |
| Ford | Fairmont | 1978-1983 |
| Ford | Granada | 1981-1982 |
| Ford | LTD | 1983-1986 |
| Mercury | Marquis | 1983-1986 |
| Ford | Thunderbird | 1980-1988 |
| Mercury | Zephyr | 1978-1983 |
Verify transmission configuration and vehicle compatibility before ordering.
INSTALLATION NOTES
- This kit is intended for manual transmission conversion applications.
- Automatic transmission vehicles require additional conversion components before installation.
- Optional bellhousing, flywheel, clutch, and hydraulic clutch components may be required depending on vehicle configuration.
- Verify engine combination, clutch system, driveshaft requirements, and transmission tunnel clearance before installation.
- Professional installation is recommended for modified vehicles and custom drivetrain combinations.
- Do not modify or install components until fitment has been confirmed.
- Installed or modified components may not be eligible for return.