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57Fairlane 09-26-2012 02:04 PM

Transmission Swap on a '57 Fairlane
 
I have a '57 Fairlane that has a 1958 352FE in it with a 1958 Fordomatic transmission. I would like to swap the Fordomatic out and go with a floor shift manual transmission. What tranny could I use in this application?

Thanks.

BIG BLOCK390 09-26-2012 08:33 PM

u might need a c6 i think 352fe is big block

57Fairlane 09-27-2012 04:36 AM


Originally Posted by BIG BLOCK390 (Post 74870)
u might need a c6 i think 352fe is big block


It is a big block.

thexlo8ers 09-27-2012 02:24 PM


Originally Posted by 57Fairlane (Post 74854)
I would like to swap the Fordomatic out and go with a floor shift manual transmission.

Ford used the BorgWarner T-10 manual transmission between about 1956 to 1965. They came available with floor shifters. To bolt the T-10 to your 352FE you may need...

1958 1964 FORD 352 390 406 427 3 & 4 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION BELL HOUSING | eBay

A doner car with manual transmission compatable to your yr. make, model car could be used to install the clutch pedal assembly. Aftermarket clutch pedal assemblies are also available. Here are a couple of links to give you an idea...

Wilwood Brake/Clutch Pedal Assemblies - SummitRacing.com

Wilwood Brake & Clutch Pedal Assemblies - JEGS

57Fairlane 09-27-2012 07:28 PM


Originally Posted by thexlo8ers (Post 74887)
Ford used the BorgWarner T-10 manual transmission between about 1956 to 1965. They came available with floor shifters. To bolt the T-10 to your 352FE you may need...

1958 1964 FORD 352 390 406 427 3 & 4 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION BELL HOUSING | eBay

A doner car with manual transmission compatable to your yr. make, model car could be used to install the clutch pedal assembly. Aftermarket clutch pedal assemblies are also available. Here are a couple of links to give you an idea...

Wilwood Brake/Clutch Pedal Assemblies - SummitRacing.com

Wilwood Brake & Clutch Pedal Assemblies - JEGS


Thanks for the help.


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