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Old September 11th 07, 07:27 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
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Default Question on 1966 Mustang 3 speed transmission


"Kwiksilver" > wrote in message
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>
> > GUEST wrote:
> > Hi - a friend of mine is looking at buying a 1966 289 V8 Mustang
> > with the 3 speed
> >
> > Someone is telling him these are not very strong transmissions and

> to
> > avoid the car - I thought V8 mustangs used the same unit as most of
> > the other small block fords and that this tranny is pretty strong
> >
> > I'm not sure if someone is thinking of the English ford

> transmission
> > that they used with some of the early 6 cylinder cars ( and I think

> I
> > read somewhere that unit was a 4 speed) which I understand was not

> a
> > strong tranny
> >
> > Anyway if someone could clarify on this point that would be
> > appreciated - it is a nice car and it would be too bad for him to

> miss
> > out on it because of some bad advice
> >
> > Thanks

>
> The Ford 3 Speed used in the Mustangs is a great
> transmission. It will take a lot of abuse and come back for more. My
> first Mustang was a 66 289 3 speed. It never broke or complained. And
> it had every reason to do so.
>
> If your friend picks this Stang up and wants to replace it, go with a
> five speed. The toploader, if you can find one, will be real
> expensive. Ford doesn't offer parts anymore for rebuilding it. For
> what it would cost to obtain a toploader and rebuild it, you could
> get a good 5 speed.


Toploader 4 speed transmission parts are still readily available...
http://www.toploadertransmissions.com/

They are much tougher than the T-5 transmissions too...


>
> By the way, I have to 60's Mustangs, a 66 and a 68 Shelby GT 350.
> Toploaders in both at this time. Everytime I drive the Shelby, I am
> wanting to put it in 5th gear. I am so use to the 6 speed in my
> 3000GT VR4.
>



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  #12  
Old September 12th 07, 07:05 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
Kwiksilver
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Default Question on 1966 Mustang 3 speed transmission


> GUEST wrote:
> Hi - a friend of mine is looking at buying a 1966 289 V8 Mustang
> with the 3 speed
>
> Someone is telling him these are not very strong transmissions and

to
> avoid the car - I thought V8 mustangs used the same unit as most of
> the other small block fords and that this tranny is pretty strong
>
> I'm not sure if someone is thinking of the English ford

transmission
> that they used with some of the early 6 cylinder cars ( and I think

I
> read somewhere that unit was a 4 speed) which I understand was not

a
> strong tranny
>
> Anyway if someone could clarify on this point that would be
> appreciated - it is a nice car and it would be too bad for him to

miss
> out on it because of some bad advice
>
> Thanks


Toploader Transmisions is where I got the rebuild kit
for my toploader.
Parts including new gears and synchros were close to $3000. The owner
builds transmission parts for big trucks, and makes toploader parts
on the side. Big Trans Am Mustang fan.

 




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