Revove BW35 entirely, remove torque convertor, remove drive plate. fit new driveplate fit box tighten torque converter, swap shifter or convert to rod link from cable. Easy as pie everything bolts straight up

I run a Doug Nash 5 speed with 5th 1:1, 3.22 diff and 16 inch wheels, works out same as 3.09 diff

JR can you let me know how much you are wanting for the C3 as I am thinking it might be a handy spare to have just in case.

My 70 Capri gearbox has the same complaints with sloppy changes ect from the worn out linkages. Has anyone got a recommendation as to what gearbox option is best for the road. Has anyone used the Eurospeed 5 speed or have an internal linkage 4 speed for sale?

The bellhousing that adapts the type9 to the v6 essex is a standard Ford bellhousing (it has now been remade in alli) It was fitted to very early Granada's with the essex engine when the gearbox was in 4spd form, ie before ford modified it into a 5spd. I have a type9 fitted to my capri ( 180hp @ wheels) and its proved ok, saying that it does have a bolted layshaft, i have heard of the problem with 5th gear on the highway, but to combat this i've overfilled the gearbox and every now and again drop down to 4th for a while.
Hope that helps.

Can someone tell me which car a T5 gear box originally comes from ?

thanks Paul

Loads of cars, XF - E series Falcons, even Sigmas (if there are any left)

oh ok - so T5 is a style of gearbox I presume - not make specific (sorry I am quite naive in this depatment). Having said that would that mean a T5 from a later model falcon or commodore would fit ? I presume which ever one I find I will have to adapt to my bellhousing ? that being said - does anyone know of a particular later car that has the better ratio's. I dont want to make any alterations to the body on my car. Also it was suggested that a 6spd from a Mazda (MX5/6) might be an option ?

Any thoughts appreciated.

Paul

I've been looking into the T5 gearbox and there's loads of info out there. The most important is finding information on how to identify different variants, especially the difference between the 'World-Class' and 'non World-Class' T5's.

A couple of good links

How to ID: http://www.britishv8.org/Articles/Borg-Warner-T5-ID-Tags.htm

Cheap pdf workshop manual: http://carburetor-manual.com/borg-warner-transmission-repair-rebuild-manual-ebook-p-265.html