Howdy neighbor. The T-5 is your best bet unless you are going to be doing some HD trucking, but I dont think you could hurt ona with a 216 unless you really tried. You dont need a kit. Just search the tech tips & posts. There has been A world of info on that swap. I have done 2 of them & i am in the middle of another one now. Mine have all been Task Force trucks which are a little easier. Bowtietim is on this website a lot. He is in this area & has done 2 of them in AD trucks. If you need help we will help you.