netics88

i have swapped ls1 with a tr3650 trans in my foxbody and the speedometer doesn't work.. how can i make it works? i have NVU gauges but still didnt instal them

thanks

staggeredfox

They make conversion boxes to go from electrical to mechanical. Definitely spendy. Or install an electronic speedo gauge.

Turbo_Stang

iTrader: (3)

I just use my GPS

staggeredfox

what did it cost to put the 3650 in? is it cable clutch?

Isolde

iTrader: (4)

A couple of years ago takeout 3650s were cheap, plus they're strong, and they have a choice of 3 different ratios for fifth gear, so I figured out how to bolt one to an LSx. I even thought about selling adapter kits. But everyone I talked to ridiculed the idea.

netics88

yea its a cable clutch .. cost me 800$

netics88

thanks guys i found an adapter to connect GM speedmeter cable with a FORD transmission but i dont which cable should i use ?

staggeredfox

off track sorry but, you went with GM gauges?

also, what did it take to adapt that 3650 to the ls?

netics88

no i went with NVU gauges also there is a speedometer sender from NVU that works for a GM engine with a FORD transmission

Pickles

I am new to the whole LS game and I have an urge to put an lq9 in my new edge mustang. I have the tr3650 trans and would like to keep it for an initial cost savings (t56 later). Question is, where did you find an adapter to bolt the Trans up? And what input shaft did you use? Any other parts that are needed to bolt it up?

StolenFox

Bump for more info on using a TR3650 behind a LS engine!

S.F.

StolenFox

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Orbitorange

subscribing for 3650 info

StolenFox

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Underdogracing

Hey there! What did u use to make the trans fit the ls engine and did u have to change input shaft and or length of input shaft and bearing when used. Thanks

Stampede4ever

Take a look at this:

http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-t.../photo-04.html

Thanks.

Isolde

iTrader: (4)

My solution was a 2 piece adapter plate, one half bolts to the engine block, the other half bolts to the 4.6L bellhousing, then bolt the 2 halves together. Best way is 1/4"-thick mild steel. Aluminum would need to be thicker, and that creates more problems.
I think with a bit of cutting it could be possible to get the bell half to bolt directly to the block, after bolting it to the bell, and save 1/4" of length, but then you need an SFI blanket in case the clutch explodes.
But the 3650 is strong, and demand is much lower than t56, plus more Mustang 4.6L 3650s were produced than 4th-gen F-car T56s.