What Transmission Was In A 88 Mustang?

The 1988 Mustang year model was considered a carryover year from ’87 by Ford.

1988 FORD MUSTANG Transmission Options.

What automatic transmission is in a 1988 Mustang GT?

AOD 4-speed automatic transmission
Under the hood is an original 5.0 Liter V8 which shows some nice patina but is clean. This is fed by electronic fuel injection and has an AOD 4-speed automatic transmission on back.

What transmission does a Fox-body have?

T5. This Borg Warner transmission was used in all Fox bodies from 1983 onward. It has 5 forward gears and an unsynchronized reverse. The version used with the 2.3 liter has weaker syncros and different gearing than the one fitted to the 5.0.

What transmission came with a 289 engine?

The 289 comes with either the 4-speed manual or the 3-speed automatic and the all-synchro four-speed gearbox is mandatory with the high-performance V-8.

What transmission is in a 1989 Mustang GT?

3 Answers. In 1989, I believe 4-cylinder automatic Mustangs came with Ford’s A4LD transmission, and manuals came with Borg Warner’s TREMEC T-5.

What cars use t5 transmission?

Applications

• 1982-83 AMC Spirit.
• 1982-83 AMC Concord.
• 1982-88 AMC Eagle.
• 1982-86 Jeep CJ-7.
• 1984-86 2.5L Inline 4, 2.8L V6, and turbo diesel Jeep Cherokee XJ/Comanche MJ.
• 1984-86 Ford Mustang SVO (World-Class T-5 1985-1986)
• 1983.5-1995 V8 Ford Mustang (World-Class T-5 1985-1995)

What transmission works with a 302?

For years, the Ford C-4 automatic was a reliable three-speed automatic transmission for many Ford products, and is fine for most 289, 302 or 351 engines that have received modest modifications.

What year Mustang came with T5 transmission?

1983
In 1983, T5’s were introduced to Fox body Mustangs and continued to be used in V-6 Mustangs until 2010. The T5 is the longest running five speed overdrive, standard shift transmission spanning more than 30 years of production.

What Fords came with a T5 transmission?

Although the transmission’s torque rating didn’t rise above 265 lb-ft, the new T5 offered an improved driving experience and it immediately became the trans of choice for Ford (in the V8 and turbo versions of the Thunderbird, Mustang, and Cougar) and GM (V8 editions of the Pontiac Firebird and Chevrolet Camaro starting

What years did Ford use A4LD transmission?

It was produced through 1986 and was completely replaced by the AOD. The A4LD four speed overdrive transmission was introduced in the 1985 Bronco II/Ranger and saw use behind many 4 and 6 cylinder engines until the 1995 model year when it was replaced by the 4R44E and 4R55E electronic transmissions.

What is the difference between a 289 and a 289 HiPo?

The only difference was its wider main bearing caps. According to the 289 High Performance Mustang book by Tony Gregory, the 289 2V and 4V engines have 151/416-inch main caps that taper to 51/48 inch at the top. The Hi-Po caps are 151/416 inch from top to bottom.

What year did the 289 HiPo come out?

1963
In 1963, the 289 High Performance V-8 was born in the Ford Fairlane. This 289 HiPo engine was designed to increase performance and reliability at high rpm over the standard 289ci.

What does 289 mean on Mustang?

The K-Code refers to the Mustangs 289-cubic inch V8 engine. The name was given to the engine due to the K in the fifth position on the car’s chassis number. The 289 K-Code was different due to its upgraded pistons, lifter heads, connecting rods, carburettor and cylinder heads.

What Mustangs came with a T45 transmission?

The Borg-Warner T45 was introduced in 1996 when the Ford 4.6L Modular motor was released. These transmissions were only used behind 4.6L single and dual overhead Mustangs from 1996 to 2001.

What is a C4 Mustang transmission?

The C4 is a simple automatic transmission with separate bolt-on bellhousing for six and small V-8 applications. There’s also a big-block C4 for 385-series and 351/400M engines. For ’67, the C4 became the “Select-Shift” with a conventional P-R-N-D-2-1 shift pattern and a new valve body.

Is a T45 a good transmission?

Conclusion: T-45 Transmission
While the Tremec T45 transmission bellhousing design limits its use to 1996 – 2010 Ford 4.6L and 2011 Ford 5.0L/5.4L applications, the Ford T-45 transmission is quite capable of handling high torque output, while delivering smooth shifting and long-term durability.

Are T10 and T5 the same?

You really want to look out for are the T10: the slightly bigger version of the T5 bulbs. If you are tearing things apart and you think you got T10s, but you actually find these little tiny bulbs, that’s a T5.

How do you tell if a transmission is a T5?

The front of the Transmission will have a bearing cover located just below the Input shaft. This cover will be round and either has the word ‘Timken’ or some other letters on it. If the cover has no writing on it it is a Non-World class… this is true for all Tremec T5 assembly part numbers.

Is the T5 a good transmission?

Not only does the T5 provide a highway-friendly overdrive, but it also provides a deep First gear ratio for better off-the-line performance. The Mustang’s T5 five-speed transmission has been in continuous production for 34 years.

What is the difference between a 302 and 347?

The typical 5.0L 302 offers a 3.00-inch stroke with a 5.090-inch-long connecting rod. By contrast, the 347 increases the length of both, with a 3.40-inch stroke and a 5.40-inch rod (both supplied by ProComp, in this case). This drops the rod ratio from 1.696:1 for the 302 to 1.588:1 for the 347.

Will a C4 transmission fit a coyote engine?

Yes, the venerable and ever-popular C4 three-speed automatic will bolt up to your Coyote with the proper bolt-on bellhousing. Shown here is Performance Automatic’s complete C4 Street Smart trans kit with bellhousing, block plate, converter, dipstick tube, and flexplate.