Modified TREMEC T5Z 5-Speed | Ford Truck Y-Block | Front Position Rear Socket Shifter

Key Features

• 330 ft-lb torque capacity - handles up to 450 hp on street tires
• 2.95 first gear ratio for strong launch performance
• 0.63 overdrive drops cruise RPM for improved fuel economy and reduced engine wear
• World Class internals with carbon fiber synchronizer rings on gears 1-4
• 10-spline input shaft (1-1/16" diameter) and 28-spline output shaft
• Extended 7-7/8-inch input shaft designed specifically for Ford truck Y-block bellhousings
• Steel front bearing retainer with Cobra-style pocket bearing
• Tapered carrier bearings and main needle bearings throughout
• Ford speedometer drive with 7-tooth gear (6 and 8-tooth available)
• Front Position Rear Socket Shifter at 13.00" from main case front.
• Uses GM transmission mount (MD-604-1102, sold separately)
• 2.75 quarts ATF Dexron III fluid capacity
• Just 75 lbs dry - TREMEC's most compact transmission
• Optional 0.73 overdrive ratio available

Description

Ford truck Y-block builders face a unique challenge: getting the shifter positioned ahead of the seat where it belongs. MDL tooled up and designed this two-socket, front-shift T5 specifically for pickup truck applications, moving the shifter forward to a usable location in cab configurations where the standard rear position simply does not work. This is not a compromised car transmission -- it is purpose-built for truck swaps with the extended input shaft and Front position rear socket shifter truck builders demand.

The engineering centers on MDL's custom front-shift tail housing that relocates the shifter mount 13.00” from the front of the case. This model was designed to be adapted behind a Ford pickup Y-block bellhousing using MDL's MD-401-2105 adapter plate. The extended 7-7/8-inch input shaft ensures proper pilot bearing engagement in truck bellhousings while maintaining front-shift benefits. If you are using a car Y-block bellhousing instead, see the shorter input shaft model (MD-552-0251-FSR).

Built on the proven Cobra-spec T5Z platform, this transmission safely handles 330 ft-lb of torque. The upgraded internals include carbon fiber 3-4 synchro rings, improved synchronizers and bearings, steel front bearing retainer, and the Cobra-style pocket bearing. The 2.95 first gear paired with 0.63 overdrive delivers strong launches off the line and significant fuel savings at highway speeds. Setup for mechanical speedometer operation with the 7-tooth drive gear. This same transmission can also be used with a 1994-1995 Mustang T5 bellhousing behind a small block Ford engine, making it versatile for both Y-block truck and SBF applications.

MDL extends the manufacturer's warranty by an additional year with a 1-year grace period, and complete MDL conversion packages include lifetime technical support. Made in the USA.

Kit Includes

• TREMEC T5Z transmission with MDL front position shift tail housing (rear socket position)
• Extended 7-7/8-inch input shaft (10-spline)
• 28-spline output shaft
• 7-tooth speedometer drive gear (mechanical speedo)
• Steel front bearing retainer
• Carbon fiber 3-4 synchro rings
• Cobra-style pocket bearing
• MDL extended warranty (manufacturer's warranty plus one additional year with 1-year grace period)
• Lifetime technical support when purchased as complete MDL conversion package

Note: GM transmission mount MD-604-1102 required but not included. Front-shift tail housing also available separately in kit form: MD-510-1001 (forward position, requires MDL quick shifter) or MD-510-1000 (rear position, uses stock Mustang T5 shifter).