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DukeGnarley

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I know quite a few of you are running WC T5s and T5zs with powerful engines. Has anyone had problems with them in a street setting?

So far I have a 302 with the trick flow top end kit (except a different intake). Trick flow has their setup rated at 350 ft lbs of torque. With that much torque I'd feel completely comfortable with a t5z, however I may be adding a supercharger later on.

With street tires on the back of the '65 convertible, do you think I'd be ok with the t5z and supercharger?

I was strongly considering a tko600 or the keisler rs600, but if i'd be ok with the t5z, it would be nice to save some money.
 
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65coupe408w

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If you are only going to be running street tires I would think you should be ok. All you are going to do is light the tires up every time!

I personally am running a G-Force T5 (rated at 600ft/lbs) and even with my sticky drag radials the car just smokes the tires.
 

DukeGnarley

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Sounds like the way to go then.

do you think it would be better to buy a new one or convert a wc t5 with a z spec gear set ($370)?
 

68stang351

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My car puts down more than 350 ft/lbs to the wheels, and my WC T5 (non Z) is holding up fine so far, even after hard launches at 4k on drag radials. It's been a year so far.

Not to say that it won't break if you do it, but it hasn't for me yet.
 
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