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Stock T-5 What will it do?

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Lynx331

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Hey guys... ive got a 87 stang with the stock T-5 trans in it.. Borg Warner internals. The trans just had a fresh rebuild and it has about 2000 miles on it. Im thinkin about doing some work to the motor.. looking for upwards of 400 horsepower. The question is will the t-5 take that for a while? Im hoping it will hold up for a little while if im pretty easy with it. But if it wont then i'll upgrade my trans before the motor.. What do you guys think.. can it take it?
 

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it will hold as long as you can drive it correctly. my buddy has a stock t5 in his 89 saleen that puts 427 hp to the wheels. hes never had a problem at all.
 
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it will hold up pretty well considering you drive it right.i have a 4cyl 5spd in mine and it has held for about 8 months racing every weekend
 
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my 89 lx is all stock motor wise and ive blew up my t5 twice. i think it all depends on ur driving and a lil luck.
 

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D&D recommends going to a stronger trans. if you're running faster than 12.5.
 

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i think ur ok if u dont plan on alot of power shifting
 
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