5.0 or 4.6 trans in 3.8

[97SuperSixx]

I have a 97 mustang 5 speed and the clutch is just about trashed.. Got it this way.. Id like to make more power eventually so can i put in a v8 trans while i do the clutch? And also will a 99 rear bolt right in bc i believe ive seen that their wider

 

[Magic]

You would have to use a 94-95 5.0L T5 or get another 94-98 V6 T5. You can use the 99-04 V6 T5 in your car, but you will have to either swap tailshaft housing and output shaft, or modify the 99-04 tailshaft for the speedo gear and use your tailshaft housing.

Im actually running a V6 T5 from a 95 car in my 95 Cobra. Holding up fine behind a typical 300rwhp heads/cam/intake 306. Being used for now till I get something else (maybe an Astro A5 or Tremec 5 spd).

The V6 T5 (94-98) have a torque rating of 265, which is the same as the T5 found in the 5.0L V8 Mustangs from 86-89.
Check this link for more T5 info, such as gear ratios and suggested torque ratings. http://www.allfordmustangs.com/Detailed/349.shtml

As far as the 99 up rear end, I'll assume you are going to an 8.8? And yes it will bolt right up and yes they are wider/longer.

 

[97SuperSixx]

Awesome great info, thank you. And yea i did mean a 8.8 but my axles feel like theyre walking in and out. Ad if i wiggle my car side to side it clunks bad and u can see the wheel moving. I have a 99 v6 rear at work so iguess thatll work for now

 

[MustangChris]

Arent the 3.8L 5-spds the same T5 as on the 5.0s? (feel free to correct me. I way be out of my mind.)

 

[CC'S95GT]

no.
they're not as strong and the gearing is different too.

 

[Magic]

Arent the 3.8L 5-spds the same T5 as on the 5.0s? (feel free to correct me. I way be out of my mind.)

the 94-98 V6 T5 is rated at 265 Tq , same as the late 80s T5 found in the 5.0 Mustangs of that era. The 99-04 V6 T5 is rated to 300tq.
For gear ratios, check out the link in post number 2.