You cannot convert an A5 to be feed from magazines. You can however Purchase a Q-loader which works to the same effect. A Q loader is a spring driven pod that pushes balls out with a very low profile at very high speeds, it must also be reloaded with another when it runs out..
The tippmann A5 is supposed to be used in paintball.
You would need to buy a magazine fed conversion kit as well as an air thru buttstock.
This statement is half true but half untrue. The tippmann A5 and 98 custom do indeed have different threads. But after the A5 tippmann made the X7 which has identical threads to that of an A5. Because of this a barrel with "Tippmann A5" threads, will fit on a tippmann x7, but will not fit on a tippmann 98 custom.
No. the thread pattern is NOT the same
Yes.
There are no manufactured ones
There are no manufactured ones.
No, the screw set is off and there is holes for the cyclone feed.
Opsgear.com. look up A5 shrouds on the bottom left
Yes, just make sure to use a 4500 psi tank.
I believe it is a5/x7 threaded.
Unfortunately no. It would require heavy modification and machining to fit.