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M47 rebuild vs T5 swap 200 1990

posted by  MarkB on  Tue Feb 3 09:42 CST 2015
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I have a 1990 240 wagon with M47. The trans still works well but the syncros have started to whine, especially when temps dive into the sub freezing range.

The car/trans have 330k plus on them and I am starting to plan for the eventual need to fix the trans. Question is, assuming I am comparing a complete M47 rebuild vs. a T-5 swap, what are the real world pros and cons? I am not specifically concerned about keeping the car stock as it already has IPD springs, sway bars, links and poly bushings installed. I will also soon install the IPD cam and adjustable timing gear. I don't need the uprated power capability of the T-5 but I sure would like some real improvements to the quality of the shifting experience. I have replaced the bushings in the shifter already but there is nothing close to precision in the way the trans. shifts. Anyone have an old short shift kit for the M47 laying around?

I appreciate the advice, experience and thoughts ahead of time.

mark






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