Complete a T5 manual transmission conversion on your 1964-1973 Ford Mustang with this bellhousing separator plate for 5.0 / 5.8 V8 swap applications. Designed for 6-bolt flywheel setups, this plate installs between the engine and transmission bellhousing and can be retrofit onto classic 1965-1973 Mustangs when converting to a 5.0 / 5.8 V8 with a T5 transmission and late-model bellhousing.
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T5 manual conversion: Designed for 5.0 / 5.8 V8 engine and T5 transmission conversion applications.
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Classic Mustang retrofit: Can be retrofit onto classic 1965-1973 Mustangs when converting to a 5.0 / 5.8 V8 and T5 transmission with late-model bellhousing.
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6-bolt flywheel application: For 6-bolt flywheel setups.
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Bellhousing placement: Installs between the engine and transmission bellhousing.
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Starter alignment support: Allows the starter to be properly indexed and shimmed for operation.
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Drivetrain support: Provides support to the drivetrain at the bellhousing area.
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Conversion support: Supports proper bellhousing spacing and starter relationship during a T5 manual swap.
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Restoration purpose: Replaces a worn, damaged, incorrect, bent, or missing bellhousing separator plate during drivetrain conversion work.
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Package dimensions: 17 in. L x 17 in. W x 1 in. H.
This bellhousing separator plate is sandwiched between the engine and transmission bellhousing in a 5.0 / 5.8 V8 and T5 transmission conversion. It helps support the drivetrain connection point while allowing the starter to be properly indexed and shimmed for reliable operation.
A missing, damaged, bent, or incorrect separator plate can affect bellhousing spacing, starter alignment, and overall drivetrain fitment during a conversion. Installing the correct separator plate helps complete the 5.0 / 5.8 V8 and T5 manual swap on compatible classic Mustang applications using a late-model bellhousing.
Support your 5.0 / 5.8 V8 and T5 manual transmission conversion with this bellhousing separator plate for classic Mustang retrofit applications.
| Product Fitment |
| Make |
Ford |
| Model |
Mustang |
| Classic Mustang Year Range |
1964-1973 |
| Retrofit Note |
Can be retrofit onto classic 1965-1973 Mustangs with a 5.0 / 5.8 V8 and T5 transmission conversion using a late-model bellhousing |
| Engine |
5.0 / 5.8 V8 swap |
| Transmission |
T5 manual |
| Flywheel Application |
6-bolt flywheel |
| Installation Location |
Between engine and transmission bellhousing |
| Conversion Application |
For 5.0 / 5.8 V8 engine and T5 transmission conversion |
| Product Specs |
| Product Type |
Bellhousing Separator Plate |
| Quantity |
1 |
| Engine Application |
5.0 / 5.8 V8 swap |
| Transmission |
T5 manual |
| Flywheel Application |
6-bolt flywheel |
| Conversion Type |
5.0 / 5.8 V8 engine and T5 transmission conversion |
| Bellhousing Compatibility |
Late-model bellhousing conversion applications |
| Mounting Location |
Between engine and transmission bellhousing |
| Function |
Supports drivetrain alignment and allows proper starter indexing and shimming |
| Replacement Use |
Replaces worn, damaged, incorrect, bent, or missing bellhousing separator plate components during T5 conversion work |
| Package Dimensions |
17 in. L x 17 in. W x 1 in. H |
| Approximate Weight |
3.0 lb. |
