Tim,
I have done some research into the optimum Ford V-6/5-speed
combination. According to the How to Build and Modify the Ford 60
degree V-6 book, the best 2.8 to use for performance one out of a
truck. The camshaft bearings are larger which allows for a greater
degree of freedom with respect to camshaft profile. Also the block is
somewhat stronger. I do not know if the truck oil pan will work with the
Alpine.
With regard to transmissions, the truck T-5 has different gear ratios
that the V-8 Mustang unit and the turbo T-bird unit. I believe the T-54
(?) from the turbo T-bird is the best choice. I would imagine the power
curve of the turbo 4 would be more similar to the V-6 than the power
curve of the Mustang 5.0. I don't think the I-4 or V-6 Mustangs used a
T-5 5-speed.
On the topic of fitment, I have read an article or two on the V-6
conversion as well as using a T-5 in a Tiger. All the articles report
that some degree of transmission tunnel modifications is necessary.
The bummer of the situation is, you cannot use the 2.9 or 4.0 due to the
exhaust port locations. They dump right into the steering box.
Good Luck and Keep us Posted,
Tom Hill
Timothy Beloney wrote:
>
> I was going to go with the T5 gearbox from an '85+ Mustang. I guess I
> should also look for one in a Ranger or Scorpio.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Tim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jarrid Gross (Yorba Linda, CA)
> [mailto:GROSS(at)UNIT.COM]
> Sent: Friday, September 18, 1998 12:33 PM
> To: alpines(at)autox.team.net; Timothy Beloney;
> tigers(at)autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: My future Musty Alpine
>
> ----------
> From: Timothy Beloney
>
> >I didn't know they only made AT. I guess they weren't
> really considered
> >sports cars eh? I could also use a '74-'77 Capri 2.8 (not
> 2.6), but I
> think
> >(correct me if, as usual, Im wrong) I still need a bunch of
> stuff from the
> >Mustang that won't work on the S2 (bell housing, rear end,
> oil pan, etc.).
> >That's why I'd rather just get the Mustang if I can. Plus
> they are really
> >cheap for one that's "well used".
>
> Well, there is still the option of using the Pinto 4 speed
> in the 2.8.
> The 2.0 and 2.3 bellhousings have the same bolt pattern as
> the
> 2.8 if I'm not mistaken. The difference being where the
> starter is
> mounted.
>
> The English Ford Capris used the pinto 4 speed gearbox
> for some time. Nearly identical design, but with the
> internal
> shift linkage as opposed to the external type as on the
> tiger.
>
> There is still the possibility of using a T5 from a Ranger
> 2.9,
> or a Cologne 5 speed from a 2.9 Merkur Scorpio.
>
> I suggest that you su?scribe to the capri list, where you
> will
> recieve far superior tech information on the specifics of
> the
> engine, and transmision.
>
> Bob "Herbeam" Willis and Ramon Spontelli may also be of
> invaluble assistance both owning either a Capri V6, or a
> Capri in itself.
>
> Just some more thoughts....
>
> Jarrid Gross
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