converting my auto trans explorer to T5

[scgsteve]

Hello everyone. i have a 4.0L explorer and am going to put a 302 in it, and want to back it with a T5. Has anyone done this, or know where i can get a pedal assembly out of an explorer, or if the pedals out of a ranger will work.
Thanks for the help..

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

welcome

 

[Dan Whitaker]

A T-5 is not strong enough to hold up on an Explorer due to the weight.

 

[Glen4X4]

The pedal assembly out of a 5spd explorer or 5spd ranger will work. But what Dan stated is true so you may want to look into your other tranny options.

 

[Spdrcer34]

Shifter placement is important too.

You CAN get a WorldClass T-5 that WILL hold up to a moderate 302. But you must use a S-10 Tailshaft, as they put the shifter in the factory space where the M5OD came through.

Ryan

 

[yellowford]

You could use the half ton version of the M50D from a Bronco or F150. Just a thought it still isn't the stronges transmission but will hold up fairly well.

 

[CmdrPopNFresh]

and the t5 is a cable opperated clutch and your explorer has a hydraulic clutch....so the pedals would need to be custom fabricated

 

[Spdrcer34]

There are MANY different ways to make the clutch on a T-5 work with your hydraulic set-up.

Ryan

 

[briwayjones]

You could use the half ton version of the M50D from a Bronco or F150.

Which is a M5OD-R2