Couple of questions concerning tranny replacement

[Danny-Boi]

OK...so I am replacing my trans with a used Tremec 3550. Should i got with a Steel or Aluminum bellhousing? Also, I will be replacing the throwout bearing...is it the same on for the 3550 as it is for the t5? Last question is will the tail shaft seal for a t5 work on a 3550?

Thanks!!

Danny

 

[neikoblu]

Not sure about the tail shaft seal, but I installed a 3550 in my stang and I had to buy a new bell housing. Just in case you didn't know the shifter is completly different as well. I put and aluminum one in. They make a bell housing that is considered bullet proof. It just looks round. But it is a bitch to put in. Unless you got some serious horsepower going on don't worry about that bellhousing. Throwout bearing and clutch should work fine. Mine did.

 

[tunedin302]

Steel or aluminum really depends on how much power you run and how safe you want it to be. I decided to run a scattershield (which is really heavy) just for the piece of mind. When I upgrade my mods then I won't have to worry about the bell. Keep in mind, the scattershield requires a lot more work to put in than a regular aluminum beel. The throw out bearing and pilot bearing are the same but make sure you replace them while you are there.

 

[Danny-Boi]

Great thanks! Ya i am probably going to use an aluminum bellhousing... this is my first time replacing a tranny.

Thanks!

Danny

 

[steemin]

At what point (horsepower wise) does one need a scatterproof bellhousing?

 

[89MustangGX]

You can have a clutch blow with a stock car -- there's no set point when one is not useful. It's a matter of how safe you feel.