Anyone ever heard of a T5 trans swap into a S197 ?

[83-88T-Bird Guy]

Here is my dilemma...

I cannot run the T56 trans due to a rule in Stock Eliminator that states you cannot have more forward gears than was available from the factory.

I wanted to use the factory S197 3650 but no one makes a SFI blowproof bellhousing to work, and the class requires a SFI BH.

So, for my drag only car that leaves the ultra pricey Jerico or Gforce G101.

My next option leaves me looking at a Gforce beefed up T5 but the shifter location in a S197 is the holdup. A t5 would put the shifter right up against the radio area and too far out of reach.

I only found one t5 shifter relocation setup on the net that looked somewhat decent, but I could not find out who makes it.

Anyone know who makes these ?

Anyone have any leads on someone who has done this swap ??

 

[01yellerCobra]

I think Hanlon or G Force used to make bellhousing adapters for the 3650. Have you tried contacting them?

 

[83-88T-Bird Guy]

I think Hanlon or G Force used to make bellhousing adapters for the 3650. Have you tried contacting them?

Right after I posted I contacted Gforce and priced out some stuff.

Then I emailed Bob Hanlon.
He seemed the most knowledgeable about adapting the sfi bh to the factory 3650.

Everything so far looks good, except that I believe with the adapter it will move the trans back in my car too much.

But, at least I am making some progress...

 

[ArtQ]

Bob is the man on that set up. I used it in my car. PM me for more Info.

 

[lindertw]

jpc said "face plated tremec" in this car http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93015&highlight=jpc+sealed+coyote

can't hurt to all them and ask for details on the trans

 

[83-88T-Bird Guy]

Bob is the man on that set up. I used it in my car. PM me for more Info.

PM sent

jpc said "face plated tremec" in this car http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93015&highlight=jpc+sealed+coyote

can't hurt to all them and ask for details on the trans

Thanks for the link Tom !

I have been conversing with another Coyote Stock racer and he was the one that told me about the T5.
He runs a T5 with Gforce internals but he has a 4 eye Fox, so the shifter location in not an issue with him.

 

[05mustang_TT_charged]

Steeda makes the shifter in the picture. It is their remote mount race shifter. I did not see if on their webiste but did find it for sale here.

http://www.modifymystang.com/2005-2009-mustang-steeda-tri-ax-remote-racing-shifter/

 

[83-88T-Bird Guy]

Steeda makes the shifter in the picture. It is their remote mount race shifter. I did not see if on their webiste but did find it for sale here.

http://www.modifymystang.com/2005-2009-mustang-steeda-tri-ax-remote-racing-shifter/

Thank you very much !

edit:
I see it only fits the Tremec 500/600 trans...