T-56

Stock t-56 sucks get a built one or go auto. Why do you want one so bad?

Stock T56's do suck. I've had them before and have one now. Going back with a TR 6060. Not sure if they make a conversion for the mustang, but there is no comparison, and stock, it is a hell of a lot stronger than a stock T56.

I wouldn't do it with the factory 03 cobra gear set.

Winters98GT said:

Stock T56's do suck. I've had them before and have one now. Going back with a TR 6060. Not sure if they make a conversion for the mustang, but there is no comparison, and stock, it is a hell of a lot stronger than a stock T56.

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I'm not sure a a hydraulic clutch conversion is worth the hassle. And if D&D doesn't list a conversion I doubt anyone does.

Hydraulic clutches are for girls.

Eh, I thought about doing a T-56 swap. I've seen a couple complete sets (minus the driveshaft) go for around $1500 on local forums. I mean, folks talk junk about it, and there are plenty of other better trannys out there, but it's still a nice improvement. And I doubt any other 'better' transmission will be cheaper.

I actually like the gearset in the Cobra T-56. 1st gear is longer, which actually allows you to use it on the street, while the other gears are closer together, which makes it more fun to drive.

But alas, I probably won't do it. It's a lot of hassle for me (going from auto to manual), plus I can build my auto and put a converter in it for <$1500, and it will be a lot faster at the drag strip (and bulletproof to 600 rwhp).

Is a T56 Worth it? It's relative bro. For me it is/was. I've owned my car since new and I know I will own it for the rest of my life. I'm not worried about a return on my investment from a financial standpoint, it's irrelevant. I simply wanted the heaviest duty transmission I could find, and had the money to spend. If you plan on keeping your car and you have the money then do it. I have a viper spec T56. I converted from an auto. I wanted a fun street car. I didn't want to race on a drag strip, I don't give a damn about a tenth of a second.

HOWEVER>>>>>> UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WHATSOEVER BUY A USED TRANNY FROM SOMEONE YOU DON'T KNOW.

If you don't have the money for a new unit or one you at least know the person and can verify the condition do not buy it. I embarrasingly learned this the hard way. It was a friend of a friend, out of a cobra, heavy duty spline this, clutch that...low miles, on and on. Damn thing was dead within a 100 miles and ended up costing me north of 2k. It's a really long story and after this happened found out exactly how common this occurence is. Please do yourself a favor and don't do what I did. NEVER again will I trust someone that I don't know to evaluate the condition of a critical high dollar used part.

Good Luck

Kilgore Trout said:

Hydraulic clutches are for girls.

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Some say so are red convertible mustangs.