Originally Posted by
lee2cossies
Bellhousing needs modifying and a spacer plate needs too be fitted. In a Sierra need too cut the transmission tunnel hole 50mm further forward too clear selector. Can use standard crossmember but alloy plate that bolts too box needs re positioning. Different clutch too, 2 extra splines from what I remember, pj motorsports sorted one out for me. Biggest problem is the spigot, the main shaft is bigger than a t5 so ideally u need the crank counter bored too take the tko spigot, I made up a brass bush. Custom speedo cable needed if using standard clocks, lastly prop needs tko end fitted. Reyland used too do the conversion but impossible too get hold of never answer emails or even reply too Facebook comments.
You are correct in that the lever position is around 2" further forward than a T5 but I would never cut the tunnel. No need to bore the crank or use a TKO spigot, a bush works just fine but we don't use brass. we still sell the conversion and keep a full kit in stock which looks to being sold shortly, that customer didn't find it impossible to get ahold of me! Since departing from work on Cosworths my business has moved on leaps and bounds and as a result I'm flat out all of the time but I still get way too many emails asking for advice and its hard to find time to answer them with all the other inquiries we get. Anyhow here's a pic of my Sierra gear lever position and gearbox.
