Question about T5 transmission swap

[vstromed]

I have just installed a T5 transmission in my 52 B3B and have a question for those of you who are running one. Does there need to be a crossmember for the tail housing or can you get by without one? I have been using this site for information on working on this truck. So far I have swapped disc brakes using the Olddaddy kit, rewired using a Haywire harnass, installed a power brake booster on the firewall plus a bunch of other things. Thanks for the help!

Ed

[1937 Dodge]

I did not attach my T5 transmission to the rear cross member on my 1937 Dodge MC. I did have to notch it at the bottom center to clear the tail housing and cut a notch for the gear driven speedometer cable. I did have a length of steel welded to the top of the cross member to strengthen it after removing material from the bottom.

[John Mathias]

Just for the added peace of mind, I'm installing a rear support member on my T5, got it from www.Speedwaymotors.com with a 2" drop for my truck. PN#916-28903, $40. Might not be needed, but I know now that there isnt any added stress on the bellhousing or trans casing. My .02$

[John-T-53]

I have one ordered from Trans Dapt, got a tubular crossmember with a 6" drop. This will bolt onto the inside frame channels. Might have to do some minor exhaust pipe modification though, but won't know for sure until I can mock it up.

I think a rear cross member is essential. It'll keep the rear of the trans vertically stable as the drive shaft constantly changes angles while driving. It'll take stress off the trans case mount tabs and bell housing holes.

[Guest bewillie]

Has anyone used a wilcap adapter witha 200r4? I am doing this and it removes the rear engine mounts. I have the front mount on the engine and the rear mount at the tail shaft on the trans. Should I install another mount at the rear of engine? Seems like a long span to me. Any ideas?

Billy

[Don Coatney]

In my car T-5 application I did not use a tailshaft support. Over 40,000 miles to date with no problems.

[mikesinky]

i made one and bolted it in just for support. the s 10 i got it out of had rods attached to the bellhousing from the trans and a crossmember so i would think a crossmember would be a good idea.