jamie247 542 Posted March 14, 2013 ok what do i need to do for gearbox mount going from 6 to 8 cyl and should i go toploader or t5 and if t5 what box sand bellhousing should i get to suit 351 cleveland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thunderbolt 150 Posted March 14, 2013 you could re drill a single rail bell or buy one from dellow or Castlemaine rod shop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yehbaby351 0 Posted March 15, 2013 I've just done this to an XF. easy to do. i used a t5 from ed falcon v8. you can use any ford 5 litre t5 from eb to au. my XF was 4 speed manual originally so i used the 4 speed mount but the 5 speed is slightly longer so you need to make some extending metal plates and your done.. next you need a reduction drive small starter again from either eb to au v8. and also the eb -au v8 flywheel. being a Windsor flywheel, its lighter than a Cleveland flywheel. but will need to be balanced. starter motor now will be on the passenger side and not drivers side so u will need new starter motor wiring. if using extractors , you will need to bend the collector out slightly so itdoesnt hit starter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yehbaby351 0 Posted March 15, 2013 tailshaft will need shortening. clutch cable will need shortening too. get the eb- au clutch cable and get it cut down professionally. cost me 60 dollars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffb5.8 102 Posted March 15, 2013 Clevo 4spd bell housing redrill for T5 or dellow housing T5 from a EB - EL use a 6cyl one as they are shorter. Bolts into current mounting point Tailshaft from same car AU starter motor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamie247 542 Posted March 16, 2013 what about the dngine plates that the mounts bolt through do i need to replace these or are the 6cyl ones ok to use Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffb5.8 102 Posted March 17, 2013 You need V8 chassis plates to take the V8 mounts for the engine, The 6cyc ones dot work with the V8 mounts. They come up on eBay for between $40'and $70 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites