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impulse001

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Hey,

I found this on Craigslist:

1994 Mustang Cobra T-5 Trans

My 3rd gear is starting to grind, so I am wondering if this is the same transmission in my 1987 GT or is it any better?

 

2000xp8

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It's almost the same realistically, except the input shaft is longer.
If you have $450 to spend, pull your trans out, have it rebuilt, it really doesn't cost much and you know where it's been.

 

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borg warner t-5 = Stock Mustang Trans reguardless of the word "Cobra".

 

SpartaPerformance

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2000xp8 said:

It's almost the same realistically, except the input shaft is longer.
If you have $450 to spend, pull your trans out, have it rebuilt, it really doesn't cost much and you know where it's been.

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I agree, a manual trans rebuild is not that expensive. Get some good HD blocker rings and you're done.

 

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I'd also like to note that the 94/95 input shaft being longer causes fitment issues. Some of have swapped out the input shaft, i believe others have used the 94/95 bellhousing, neither of which are worth the time money or trouble.

 

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Yep. I am selling mine in my sig but for a lot less that I bought it - so a Fox would still make out.