95 Cobra T5 vs 95 GT T5
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blksn955.o
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If your going to powershift you really need to know 2 things.
1. have an anftermarket shifter with stops to help keep press. off the forks.
2. ANY t5 maintained well or not powershifted with a any shifter over a long period of time will fail. The shifter just helps it last alittle longer. So dont be shocked when it does go.
I have seen t5's go with fairly little power and some last being treated like a 2$ whore. I am one who has treated mine rough...powershifting often and running almost 2x's the max trq. rating threw it (on the bottle). It does make some moaning but I fully plan on doing a G-force/astro super alloy kit to it.
One thing I think that helps is making the clutch the weak link...I think its alittle better toasting a factory style clutch (as long as the actual clutch met. says valeo(sp?) on it its not going to be too bad) that has a lifetime warranty ***read free after first purchase*** is better than at least 500$ for a rebuild kit or worse....at least it will buy you some time.
1. have an anftermarket shifter with stops to help keep press. off the forks.
2. ANY t5 maintained well or not powershifted with a any shifter over a long period of time will fail. The shifter just helps it last alittle longer. So dont be shocked when it does go.
I have seen t5's go with fairly little power and some last being treated like a 2$ whore. I am one who has treated mine rough...powershifting often and running almost 2x's the max trq. rating threw it (on the bottle). It does make some moaning but I fully plan on doing a G-force/astro super alloy kit to it.
One thing I think that helps is making the clutch the weak link...I think its alittle better toasting a factory style clutch (as long as the actual clutch met. says valeo(sp?) on it its not going to be too bad) that has a lifetime warranty ***read free after first purchase*** is better than at least 500$ for a rebuild kit or worse....at least it will buy you some time.
everyone must power shift but me
nope, i dont either. ive been running my stock cobra t-5 w/ a centerforce df clutch. so far the cobra has seen 3 superchargers and is currently getting a tubo kit installed. hopefully it will last long enough to buy some time before i go w/ a t-56 or g-force. on the other hand, i broke my stock t-5 in my 90gt (snapped the out-put shaft) on the street. (no, it wasnt wheel hopping or anything) only power mod to the gt was headers and an air intake.
I suspect your Tach or Speedo ... or ... both may be off
I did not have a tire size of 240
but
I did have the sizes of 235 & 245
I calculated for 235's
2304@60 & 2688@70
For 245's I got
2274@60 & 2654@70
Does anyone come up with anything different
or
Is there something I am missing here
Grady
Kris
How about a ... Perspective from an ......
"Old Timer Stick Trans Is A Must Have Gear-Head"
Yes ... T-5's don't take too well to that method
but
Some stick trans are built for that sole purpose
Power Shifting ... If done correctly ... It can shed ET
and
Its a Whole Bunch of Fun
Way more so than .... Stab and Steer
Grady
Mine has lived just fine with my current combo
since the first part of 2003.
I do not do full-on drag like launches with sticky tires , power shift,
or other behavior that would stress the trans to or beyond it's
breaking point.
I mean ... The little trans is known for being not all that forgiving
if you are prone to do the above stuff on a regular basis.
Just use common sense
Grady
Here is a thought
Go online or to a parts house and see if both applications
use the same disk
Grady
Here is a thought
Go online or to a parts house and see if both applications
use the same disk
Grady
i know....already tried that but no luck.
i guess i could call centerforce?
just got off the celle with centerforce.
they said there will be no problems with my clutch working . he also said he *would not* resurface the flywheel if the clutch is only 1.5 years old. just bolt the tranny up and go. but i dont think that flywheel have ever been resurfaced...
a nearby performance shop said not to worry about resurfacing it either
they said there will be no problems with my clutch working . he also said he *would not* resurface the flywheel if the clutch is only 1.5 years old. just bolt the tranny up and go. but i dont think that flywheel have ever been resurfaced...
a nearby performance shop said not to worry about resurfacing it either
just got off the celle with centerforce.
they said there will be no problems with my clutch working . he also said he *would not* resurface the flywheel if the clutch is only 1.5 years old. just bolt the tranny up and go. but i dont think that flywheel have ever been resurfaced...
a nearby performance shop said not to worry about resurfacing it either
i never resurface a flywheel
if its got cracks or gouges just replace it
rj95svt
Member
Just my 2cents but powershifting I have noticed serious gaines in ET at the dragstrip between 1 and 2 tenth's in the 1/8th. I believe that it was mostly due to the throttle tip in retard of the stock computer. I would say that it's not something that I do regularly though.
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