What Transmission Is In A 1974 Mustang?

Either a 4-speed manual transmission or an optional 3-speed automatic could be used with either engine.

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.

How do I know what transmission My Mustang has?

Mustang Transmission Tags

1. The transmission tag is located on your driver’s side door jam.
2. On the bottom right of the tag there is an area labeled TR with 5 letters and numbers.
3. Only the first letter/number corresponds to your transmission.

What year Mustang had the 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 Mustang has a T56 transmission?

The Ford Performance TREMEC T56 6-Speed Transmission is for use with 999-2004 Mustangs equipped with a small block Ford 4.6L SOHC/DOHC or 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine.

Will a C6 transmission fit a 289 engine?

This C6 Transmission is equipped with TCI StreetFighter components to handle up to 675 HP from Ford 289/302/351C/351W engines.

Is 289 a big block engine?

The 289 cu in (4.7 L) was also introduced in April 1963 and was also called the Challenger V8. Bore was expanded to 4.00 in (101.6 mm), becoming the standard bore for most small block engines.

Can you tell what transmission you have by the VIN number?

Unfortunately, this is not required by the NHTSA VIN standard. Some OEMs still use the same 10-digit VIN patterns for automatic and manual transmission vehicles, meaning that VIN alone will not be enough to determine the vehicle’s transmission type.

Can I identify transmission by VIN number?

You can find the exact transmission you have. Search transmissions by vehicle’s VIN, License Plate, or Year/Make/Model information. Once you initiate your search you can select the appropriate transmission TAG to ensure accuracy.

What year did V8 Mustangs stop using T5?

Ford stopped using the World Class T5 in V8-powered cars after 1995, but it would live on in the V6 Mustang until 2010.

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.

How do I know if my Mustang is a T5 transmission?

The identification number for a T5 is usually only found in 2 locations. A metal tag can be found on the driver’s side of the case and is held down by one of the tailhousing bolts. There is also a paper tag (sometimes covered with clear plastic) on the case cover.

How much HP can a T56 handle?

However, even the best over-the-shelf manual transmissions are only rated to handle 700 hp. In an effort to save the manuals, we contacted Tick Performance of Mount Airy North Carolina to see inside their Stage 5 Tremec T56 Magnum transmissions. They claim this fully synchronized six-speed is good for 900 rwhp.

Is T56 5 or 6 speed?

The T-56 six speed manual transmission has been used in a wide range of vehicles from General Motors, Dodge, and Ford Motor Company.

How do I know if I have a T56?

To ID the particular T-56 transmission at hand, simply look at the tag bolted to the left side of the box.

Will a T5 bolt up to a 289?

This Deluxe T5 Transmission Conversion Kit will fit your 1969 Mustang with a 289, 302 or 351 Engine. To accomplish the conversion, the kit utilizes the late model bellhousing and cable linkage setup.

How much HP does a 289 V8 have?

271 horsepower
Ford’s 289 High Performance V-8 introduced in 1963 and first available as a Mustang option in 1964 is a high-revving, peppy Ford V-8 with a factory rating of 271 horsepower.

What years did Ford use the C6 transmission?

The Ford C6 is a heavy-duty automatic transmission built by Ford Motor Company between 1966 and 1996.

Are 289 and 302 the same?

A 289 and 302 block are identical for the 1968 year. The crank has a slightly longer stroke on the 302. 3″ on the 302, 2.87 on the 289. The piston has a slightly different pin height between the two engines.

What is the smallest V8 Ford makes?

Ford 3.4-liter V8
This added roughly a liter of extra displacement and in the process created the smallest domestic V8 ever offered in a production vehicle. The 3.4-liter V8 developed 235 horsepower and 230 lb-ft of torque. The aluminum engine would be offered until 1999, when the SHO would leave the market.

Are 289 and 302 rods the same?

The 302 castiron crankshaft with a 3.000-inch stroke and 2.249-inch main journals is identified by a “2M” on the first counterweight/journal. It is not interchangeable with 221, 260, or 289 rods unless you use a custom piston because it employs a slightly shorter (5.090-inch) connecting rod.