hi guys im new to fordmods and have a question im am currently fitting a dohc to my xf and am wondering what manual gearbox to use 4 an easy fit i dont want to have a huge mods list can i use a t5 box what belhousing suits dohc can i retain cable clutch or do i just use a ba 5 speed ?????

I thin the following is possible:

AU Bellhousing may bolt to BA block
EA/XF T5 gearbox will fit AU bellhousing

But again, I'm sure about that.
You could use the BA transmission, I think you'll only need to modify the crossmember and probably have to get your drive shaft shortened.