Stuck T5

Well....you could try to limp it, but if you're planning to rebuild it, you may do more damage than there's already done to it. Not to mention it may leave you stranded. As far as going to a Tremec being worth it.....sure, why wouldn't it be. I mean, it's all realative to what you're able to spend, but the Tremec is a stronger more durable transmission right off the bat! So you're already ahead of the game versus a rebuilt T-5.