TRA-650-526 | 1965-1973 Mustang T5 Adapter Plate for 6-Bolt Original Bellhousing
Convert your classic Mustang to a proven 5-speed overdrive while retaining your factory-style clutch linkage and original driveline components. This precision CNC-machined aluminum adapter plate from California Pony Cars adapts a 1983-1993 BorgWarner T5 World Class or TREMEC T5 5-speed manual transmission to original Ford 6-bolt bellhousings for a clean overdrive conversion without floor or transmission tunnel cutting.
This adapter allows continued use of your stock Ford flywheel, pressure plate, clutch disc, throw-out bearing, starter, and pilot bushing when using compatible components.
Key Features:
• Precision injected molded and CNC-machined aluminum construction
• Fits original Ford 6-bolt Toploader-style bellhousings
• Compatible with 1983-1993 BorgWarner T5 World Class transmissions
• Compatible with TREMEC T5 transmissions
• 1994-up T5 transmissions may be used when converted to a 1983-1993 input shaft
• Retains factory-style clutch linkage
• Retains stock Ford clutch and starter components
• No floor or transmission tunnel cutting required
• Bellhousing may require drilling two mounting holes depending on application
• Includes mounting hardware
• Made in the USA
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
Original Ford Bellhousing Applications:
C5AA-6394-A
C5AA-6394-B
C5DA-6394-A
C5TA-6394-A
C9OA-6394-A
D1TA-6394-AA
D1TA-6384-AA
D2OA-6394-AA
Also fits 1967-up Ford 200 C.I. inline 6-cylinder applications using bellhousing:
C7ZA-6394-A
Use Cases:
Performance Upgrade: Add modern 5-speed overdrive performance while maintaining OEM alignment
Restorations: Maintain factory bellhousing and driveline alignment
Daily Driving: Smoother shifting and improved fuel efficiency without modifications to your car
Transmission Fitment Notes:
California Pony Cars recommends using 1983-1993 BorgWarner T5 World Class or TREMEC T5 transmissions for best compatibility.
1994-up T5 transmissions can also be used but require changing to the earlier 1983-1993 input shaft.
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