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351w and 5.0 t5 questions

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351w1927T

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Howdy all

I have a 1927 Model T coupe with the top cut off. Well its a T bucket to say the least. I thought I would ask you guys sense your the pro's and this is my first ford build. Questions are these:

1. Will a 5.0 flywheel/bellhousing and T5 tranny bolt up to a 351w?

2. were all years of the 5.0 stangs and trannys the same?

3. I have heard the tranny is only good for 300ftlbs of torq. ? (I find this hard to beleave).

4. My T bucket is so light I think I would have a very hard time breaking this tranny thoughts???

Thanks in advance I really need to know becuase Im on a time frame to get the car done for "viva las vegas" in April 07.
Lhantz
 

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1)While a 5.0 flywheel will bolt up to a 351, it most likely has a different 50oz imbalance vs the 28oz that the 351 is likely balanced for. The bellhousing and T-5 transmission however should bolt up just fine

2)Transmissions varied a fair bit from year to year...from gear ratios to strength etc.

3)it depends on the t-5, but unless its a ford racing t-5 or it came out of a cobra, it is probably rated to around 260ft/lbs...

4)That should help the tranny last longer, but I wouldn't count on it if you are making gobs of power.
 

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351w1927T said:
Howdy all

I have a 1927 Model T coupe with the top cut off. Well its a T bucket to say the least. I thought I would ask you guys sense your the pro's and this is my first ford build.
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That sounds like a sweet project

The 351w will use a 28oz flywheel. If you have a 50oz. from a 5.0 then you can take it to a balance shop for 'rebalance'. Not the best way of doing it, but it will work.

For differences on T5's check out the table at the following...
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/T5ID.htm

How long the t5 will last, also depends on how the car is driven. Slicks will do more damage, as will missed shifts and power shifts.



Got any pics on the car???

jason
 
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