TREMEC T5z for Y-block Truck with Front Shift with a rearward socket location.
The shifter is located about 13.25" from the back of the block.Lightweight, smooth shifting, and proven reliability.0.63:1 overdrive means great fuel savingsPerfect for weekend cruisers, Hot rods, and kit car applications.
This model was designed to be adapted behind a Ford pickup Y-block bellhousing using our MD-401-2105 adapter plate. It has a longer input (7-7/8").
If you using a car Y-block bellhousing, see our shorter input shaft model MD-552-0251-FS-F model. Setup for a mechanical speedometer.
This same transmission can be used with a 94-95 Mustang T5 bellhousing behind a small block Ford engine. Features

Front shift kit Forward position T5 MD-510-1001 (Requires MDL quick shifter)
Front shift kit Rear position T5 MD-510-1000 OE Manual equipped cars
MDL has all of the Mustang Transmission parts you need, including shifters, flywheels, clutch cables, clutch kits, and more, for your new manual transmission.
Today, it continues to serve as a staple of the hot rod community in the popular Fox body Ford Mustang configuration.
Dollar for dollar, pound for pound, the T5 is the smoothest-shifting, most reliable overdrive manual transmission for lightweight or moderate horsepower applications available anywhere...making any hot rod, street rod, or kit car more enjoyable and economical to drive.
The shifter is located about 13.25" from the back of the block.Lightweight, smooth shifting, and proven reliability.0.63:1 overdrive means great fuel savingsPerfect for weekend cruisers, Hot rods, and kit car applications.
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This model was designed to be adapted behind a Ford pickup Y-block bellhousing using our MD-401-2105 adapter plate. It has a longer input (7-7/8").
If you using a car Y-block bellhousing, see our shorter input shaft model MD-552-0251-FS-F model. Setup for a mechanical speedometer.
This same transmission can be used with a 94-95 Mustang T5 bellhousing behind a small block Ford engine. Features
- MDL Quick shifter (Required), Shifter location from the main case is 11.75" (optional offset shift stub is available to move up to 2" additional forward or rearward.Ask our sales staff for more details)
- Torque rating 330ft/lbs
- Cobra spec T5z Gear Ratio: 2.95, 1.94, 1.34, 1.00 with a .63 overdrive
- Steel front bearing retainer
- Carbon fiber 3-4 synchro rings
- Improved synchronizers and bearings
- Cobra style pocket bearing
- 10 spline input shaft
- 28 spline output shaft
- Ford speedo drive, 7 tooth speedo gear
- Uses GM Transmission mount (MD-604-1102, not included)

Front shift kit Forward position T5 MD-510-1001 (Requires MDL quick shifter)
Front shift kit Rear position T5 MD-510-1000 OE Manual equipped cars
Removal of current & installation of new tailshaft housing
If you need a transmission upgrade to get better performance and better fuel economy.MDL has all of the Mustang Transmission parts you need, including shifters, flywheels, clutch cables, clutch kits, and more, for your new manual transmission.
T5
in its rich 40+ year history, the T5 has seen a variety of uses and numerous upgrades.Today, it continues to serve as a staple of the hot rod community in the popular Fox body Ford Mustang configuration.
Dollar for dollar, pound for pound, the T5 is the smoothest-shifting, most reliable overdrive manual transmission for lightweight or moderate horsepower applications available anywhere...making any hot rod, street rod, or kit car more enjoyable and economical to drive.
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