Julian's 240

Ghettobird · 2015-02-25T09:00:32+00:00

Here she is! My beautiful red 92 240 sedan that I now have on club plates, Ive started improving handling by fitting a 79 242 GT 23mm rear sway bar, a...

Ghettobird

I was lucky enough to get a set of homers mounts for it

is Roger making them already? ill have to have a look

was thinking of goi g with a t5 or t56 depending on strength etc

Slowbrick

Yep he sure is! They are on backorder atm.
https://www.deeworks.ca/product/t5-bellhousing-to-t5-transmission-adapter-pre-order/

Vee_Que

The only issue is the mustang t5 is too short for the t5 judging by others builds with the same mounts. The el box looks best actually.

Engine is going on a stand very soon and getting h beams and fresh bearings, no need for an overbore, just things balanced up. The intake manifold was modified at the same time as the head was done as was the exhaust manifold, by my machinist.

Slowbrick

Which part of the box is too short? The shifter position? The tail section could be changed to suit.

Ex850R

Build a shift linkage set. Fixed. And can sell it to the World.

A_Volvo_Driver

Now now Ryan, you can definitely build this in a weekend!

Vee_Que

I don't think so snoopy. Like with the shorter box in the 740, no room to extend backwards.

And yes. Its roughly the same distance too short that an EL box is.

But a t56 is stronger and six speed... 4.56 diff?

Slowbrick

Looks like I will need to get a 240 halfcut at my new place to mock this up! I do plan on using the T5 I have now as it looks like others have successfully used it in their swaps. I do have an actual Mustang box and not a local Commodore/Falcon box.

deleted_user_160

Slowbrick;72120 wroteLooks like I will need to get a 240 halfcut at my new place to mock this up! I do plan on using the T5 I have now as it looks like others have successfully used it in their swaps. I do have an actual Mustang box and not a local Commodore/Falcon box.

For a t5 box or t5 engine swap? I'm sure you have read the t5 gearbox conversion thread. Everything is in there. And everything for a 240 is even simpler, as there is no plastic console's or junk to get in the way or to modify if your box is long or short.
Adjustable short shifters make a world of difference in positioning also. However this is a conversation for the other thread.

Slowbrick

blondejay;72140 wrote
Slowbrick;72120 wroteLooks like I will need to get a 240 halfcut at my new place to mock this up! I do plan on using the T5 I have now as it looks like others have successfully used it in their swaps. I do have an actual Mustang box and not a local Commodore/Falcon box.
For a t5 box or t5 engine swap? I'm sure you have read the t5 gearbox conversion thread. Everything is in there. And everything for a 240 is even simpler, as there is no plastic console's or junk to get in the way or to modify if your box is long or short.
Adjustable short shifters make a world of difference in positioning also. However this is a conversation for the other thread.

For both!

Philia_Bear

Slowbrick;72120 wroteLooks like I will need to get a 240 halfcut at my new place to mock this up! I do plan on using the T5 I have now as it looks like others have successfully used it in their swaps. I do have an actual Mustang box and not a local Commodore/Falcon box.

Did you want a half-cut from the 1990?
I can even mount it on a frame and casters for you

Slowbrick

Philia_Bear;72212 wrote
Slowbrick;72120 wroteLooks like I will need to get a 240 halfcut at my new place to mock this up! I do plan on using the T5 I have now as it looks like others have successfully used it in their swaps. I do have an actual Mustang box and not a local Commodore/Falcon box.
Did you want a half-cut from the 1990?
I can even mount it on a frame and casters for you

No where to store it right now, but if you dont mind holding onto it for a while then sure! I will need it to be cut in the middle so as to keep the trans tunnel for working out how to mount the gearbox.

Samman88

I wouldn't use the t56. The ratios will be suboptimal for a 5cyl turbo and they are generally pretty parasitic on your power.
I would rather get a TR6060 out of a newer XR6 turbo. First gear will be nice, it'll handle the power and shifting will be nicer. You will likely run into tunnel clearance issues but you could be a villain and space down your xmember and run some Kalphenke quick steer roll correctors/DVS spacers to compensate.
You mentioned you would run a gt35. Internal wastegate?
Keen to see some updates! :p

Ghettobird

I took your advice on the TR6060 and have done a bit of research, definitely a contender
Im hoping to run an external gate mounted to the turbine housing, neat - tidy & efficient

Progress will be slow, but it WILL happen :D

Samman88

Sweet! Yeah the TR6060 won't be the cheapest but the 20" centre shift position is what sold it for me for my 240.
Fair enough with the external gate, I've often wondered what mounting it on the turbine housing would do to flow, but alot of people do it so it can't be too much worse than in the collector.

Good luck!

Vee_Que

You need more than 20" for a box behind a t5 due to the mounting position. unsure how a manual would drag power though, they aren't that heavy...

Slowbrick

Hey Julian. Do you think you would be able to have another set of Homer's mounts made from the mounts you got from him?

Philia_Bear

Slowbrick;72243 wroteHey Julian. Do you think you would be able to have another set of Homer's mounts made from the mounts you got from him?

I have a spare set that I would sell to you at cost if you wanted a set

Slowbrick

Are they the same as Homer's?

Ghettobird

My mounts are Homers, I also have the sump, pick up tube and manifold all fabbed up already

I wont be having Homers mounts copied, I do not own the rights to the design

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