It's Done!

RangerJoe · Oct 15, 2016

I finally got through my 1st T5 rebuild. Here is a list of parts that were replaced:

-Astro Rebuild Kit $300
-1/2 Slider $40
-3/4 Slider $80
-3/4 Billet Keys $15
-Reverse Idler Gear $35
-G Force 2nd Gear $235

-Total $705 plus fluids, etc...

Here is a link to the video I used:

View: https://youtu.be/XREsRG9Y1mU

Tools needed:

-GOOD snap ring plier's
-Dead Blow Hammer
-Bearing race remover
-Highly recommend a press (Harbor Frieght Special $115)
-Punches
-Basic tools

I watched the video a few times and the rebuild it not that difficult. I would tell anyone who is fairly mechanically inclined to not be afraid of trying this.

Old parts and gears

New parts

Clean case

Cluster gear installed

Cluster support plate

Mainshaft in

All buttoned up

And it's for sale!

Joe

Mustang5L5 · Oct 15, 2016

Looks good. I've always found t5 rebuilds to be fun little side projects. I despise pulling them, however

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RaggedGT · Oct 15, 2016

RangerJoe said:
I finally got through my 1st T5 rebuild. Here is a list of parts that were replaced:

-Astro Rebuild Kit $300
-1/2 Slider $40
-3/4 Slider $80
-3/4 Billet Keys $15
-Reverse Idler Gear $35
-G Force 2nd Gear $235

-Total $705 plus fluids, etc...

Here is a link to the video I used:

View: https://youtu.be/XREsRG9Y1mU

Tools needed:

-GOOD snap ring plier's
-Dead Blow Hammer
-Bearing race remover
-Highly recommend a press (Harbor Frieght Special $115)
-Basic tools

I watched the video a few times and the rebuild it not that difficult. I would tell anyone who is fairly mechanically inclined to not be afraid of trying this.

Old parts and gears

New parts

Clean case

Cluster gear installed

Cluster support plate

Mainshaft in

All buttoned up

And it's for sale!

Joe

Good job man, let me know when you're ready to try Aod-e's, I'll send ya two lol...

Moosee1955 · Oct 15, 2016

Manual transmission rebuilds are like 5th grade, tough but doable. Automatics are like your senior year, tough, got to pay attention, and can't wait to graduate. Manuals are easy as long as you have a clean bench, a good exploded diagram just in case gears or washers go sliding off, and a little patience.

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RangerJoe · Oct 15, 2016

RaggedGT said:
Good job man, let me know when you're ready to try Aod-e's, I'll send ya two lol...

If this one sales, i'll be building a 4r70w!

Joe

broncojunkie · Oct 15, 2016

I wish I had that video when I did mine. I have been inside a few other t5's since my rebuild, but no complete rebuilds like the first one. I've called and ordered some parts from Paul (last name again?) in Eric's video. Very nice guy and knows his stuff.

I noticed you are using some upgraded parts. Just out of curiosity, how much better do you think it will be, compared to factory? I've been reading up on the different upgrades for a few years now, but haven't spoken with anyone who had feedback after using one rebuilt this way.

RangerJoe · Oct 15, 2016

broncojunkie said:
I wish I had that video when I did mine. I have been inside a few other t5's since my rebuild, but no complete rebuilds like the first one. I've called and ordered some parts from Paul (last name again?) in Eric's video. Very nice guy and knows his stuff.

I noticed you are using some upgraded parts. Just out of curiosity, how much better do you think it will be, compared to factory? I've been reading up on the different upgrades for a few years now, but haven't spoken with anyone who had feedback after using one rebuilt this way.

The G Force gears are from 2005, so over all, they have held up well. The support plate is part of the kit. The billet keys are a first for me, so I will see if they are worth it. The car weighs 3360 with me in it and has gone a best of 1.58 short time and 11.84. That was granny shifting because the trans was getting notchy. I hope I can get it to a 11.6x.

Joe

RaggedGT · Oct 15, 2016

RangerJoe said:
If this one sales, i'll be building a 4r70w!

Joe

I'm gonna go ahead and request that you start a new thread with step by step details and pics of that rebuild

deathb4dismount · Oct 15, 2016

RangerJoe said:
If this one sales, i'll be building a 4r70w!

Joe

Nice, Joe. My next project will have to be transmission. It's a very high mileage T5 (180k), very sloppy and I feel like it's robbing some power. Been thinking about going auto for awhile now. I love rowing gears sometimes but there is so much congestion where I live it makes drives for fun, not so fun. That video and the cost make the T5 rebuild pretty appealing though.

FoxMustangLvr · Oct 16, 2016

RaggedGT said:
I'm gonna go ahead and request that you start a new thread with step by step details and pics of that rebuild

Uh, or you could watch the video?

RaggedGT · Oct 16, 2016

FoxMustangLvr said:
Uh, or you could watch the video?

Videos at times,can be to busy(for me.) Well written step by step instructions with good pics is where it's at (for me.)

Gearbanger 101 · Oct 16, 2016

DIY projects that turn our always give me the warm fuzzies.

Dallas Mustang · Oct 17, 2016

Great Job!

krazedstang · Oct 18, 2016

This doesn't seem too hard actually. What kind of power do you think this can handle? The wallet would much rather me upgrade the T5 rather than going to a TKO.

A5literMan · Oct 18, 2016

krazedstang said:
This doesn't seem too hard actually. What kind of power do you think this can handle? The wallet would much rather me upgrade the T5 rather than going to a TKO.

It will last a long time behind a h/c/i combo. It also will last a long time under moderate street abuse. It gets questionable when used with slicks/5-6k rpm drops/severe track use. With regular use/abuse I wouldn't worry about it behind an aggressive combo:moderate boost,etc. Torque capacity ratings are kind of "theoretical"

krazedstang · Oct 18, 2016

A5literMan said:
It will last a long time behind a h/c/i combo. It also will last a long time under moderate street abuse. It gets questionable when used with slicks/5-6k rpm drops/severe track use. With regular use/abuse I wouldn't worry about it behind an aggressive combo:moderate boost,etc. Torque capacity ratings are kind of "theoretical"

Awesome, that's what the plan is for the car, I have a HCI to go in, and next year I want to add some boost. Nothing too crazy, doubt I'll ever run it with slicks, a few track days but mainly spirited driving.

A5literMan · Oct 18, 2016

krazedstang said:
Awesome, that's what the plan is for the car, I have a HCI to go in, and next year I want to add some boost. Nothing too crazy, doubt I'll ever run it with slicks, a few track days but mainly spirited driving.

Should be fine for your interests IMO

RangerJoe · Oct 18, 2016

krazedstang said:
This doesn't seem too hard actually. What kind of power do you think this can handle? The wallet would much rather me upgrade the T5 rather than going to a TKO.

I really can't speak from experience on a stock t5. The only stock t5 I have owned whined from the get go, and I finished it off.

This one has the upgraded gears, but stock mainshaft. It is rates to 450 ft lbs. Since I have figured my suspension out, it does see regular 5k launches at the track.

A well put together t5 that is not beat to death should last a good while though.

Joe

Gearbanger 101 · Oct 18, 2016

krazedstang said:
What kind of power do you think this can handle? The wallet would much rather me upgrade the T5 rather than going to a TKO.

As @A5literMan stated, hard launches and traction are what break these T5's. I will also add, that power shifting (especially 3rd gear) does them no favours either. These seem to take moderate, to high horsepower levels pretty well, as long as the torque has somewhere to go. I'm putting in the neighborhood of 500hp through mine, but because my tires break loose (quite easily I might add) and my clutch isn't overly agressive (Astro King Cobra variant) it takes the stress off the fragile drivetrain components and saves them from a gruesome death.

Link us to the rebuild kit you went with @RangerJoe If I remember right, Astro has a few different variations to choose from?

krazedstang · Oct 18, 2016

Gearbanger 101 said:
As @A5literMan stated, hard launches and traction are what break these T5's. I will also add, that power shifting (especially 3rd gear) does them no favours either. These seem to take moderate, to high horsepower levels pretty well, as long as the torque has somewhere to go. I'm putting in the neighborhood of 500hp through mine, but because my tires break loose (quite easily I might add) and my clutch isn't overly agressive (Astro King Cobra variant) it takes the stress off the fragile drivetrain components and saves them from a gruesome death.

Are you running a stock T5?

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