T5z vs tkx , cost and value.

ChaseRoads · Mar 31, 2022

ok. I've not made a decision yet, but figured I'd do some more cost comparison after looking around a bit more.

tkx trans is still $2800 but i found it comes with a shifter. just need the handle and ball.

clutch and flywheel end up being the same price

tkx bellhousing for $245, and i'll sell my t5 bell .

still $90 for the slip yoke.

I'm reading that I can use the stock cross member and a spacer. anyone have experience with this?

With me adding $100 to find a shifter handle/ball and the cross member spacer, we are at under $1300 difference. under $1450 if I have to use the fancy cross member. I'm leaning pretty heavy towards getting the tkx and not having to worry about it again.

Olivethefet · Mar 31, 2022

This just happened to show up in my YT feed and I thought it was decent information.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOGFOkP_lUY

limp · Mar 31, 2022

Olivethefet said:
This just happened to show up in my YT feed and I thought it was decent information.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOGFOkP_lUY

That was a good video, but this guy is wrong... I still miss my Parachute pants....

2000xp8 · Apr 1, 2022

My t5z lasted like 2 weeks after a hci swap that made about 340rwhp, 373 gears and drag radials, street use only.
If you use good tires (one could argue is there any point in modifying a tail happy foxbody at all, if you aren't going to use good tires), most likely you will break a t5. You can use crap tires all you want, because without traction, nothing is breaking.

IMO, skip straight to the TKX and if you are lucky you will never think about another trans ever again.

nickyb · Apr 1, 2022

I'm betting there will be some used tko 500/600 for sale from those getting the tkx.
Might want to look around, you could save some clams.

General karthief · Apr 1, 2022

So I'm lazy today and don't feel like rereading this thread, if I wanted to replace my T5 which one is a direct swap, like least amount of stuff to make fit?
89 GT.

Mustang5L5 · Apr 1, 2022

2000xp8 · Apr 1, 2022

I think i would rebuild the original t5 rebuilt before i would go and spend 2 grand on a Z.
Should come out a grand less.
Assuming it's not whining horribly.

General karthief · Apr 1, 2022

2000xp8 said:
I think i would rebuild the original t5 rebuilt before i would go and spend 2 grand on a Z.
Should come out a grand less.
Assuming it's not whining horribly.

the T5 in the Junk Pyle is fine, only has about 50k on it but I have another GT called 'the stunt double' and I have no idea what condition the T5 is in, just pondering options. Yeah, 2k for a trans is stiff, funny I only paid a touch over 1k (maybe 1200) for a new T5, flywheel, cobra clutch kit and Pro5.0 shifter when I first got that car.
Times have changed.

Monkeybutt2000 · Apr 1, 2022

To me,this is a no-brainer. TKX no doubt.I broke a buncha T-5s years ago,and upgraded to a Tremec 3550. My current ride had a T-5z,while a great trans,I knew it wouldn't handle the punishment I would give it, so a TKO 600 went in it's place.

ChaseRoads · Apr 2, 2022

So, a guy in my local car group reached out to me. He has a tkx from an abandoned project that was never ran. Trans , bell, shifter, and clutch for 3k.
It’s the It’s the 2.87 first and .68 5th. Version.

I’m failing to see why I shouldn’t jump on this.

limp · Apr 2, 2022

ChaseRoads said:
So, a guy in my local car group reached out to me. He has a tkx from an abandoned project that was never ran. Trans , bell, shifter, and clutch for 3k.
It’s the It’s the 2.87 first and .68 5th. Version.

I’m failing to see why I shouldn’t jump on this.

I hope you have already bought this......

ChaseRoads · Apr 2, 2022

Ok! I’ve worked out a deal with the local guy. I should have a tkx and everything I need here soon. I’ll post once it’s here. Guess it’s time to start a build thread.

limp · Apr 2, 2022

ChaseRoads said:
Ok! I’ve worked out a deal with the local guy. I should have a tkx and everything I need here soon. I’ll post once it’s here. Guess it’s time to start a build thread.

PIctures or it never happened..... LOL

Brent Francis · Apr 2, 2022

I am going to throw a wrench in by saying how about the GForce T5 with their upgraded case? Anyone have it?

limp · Apr 2, 2022

Brent Francis said:
I am going to throw a wrench in by saying how about the GForce T5 with their upgraded case? Anyone have it?

WHY? When you can buy a TKX?

Brent Francis · Apr 2, 2022

Not buying additional parts like the TKX.

WhiteCobra95 · Apr 2, 2022

You need a different clutch for the G-force T5 because the input shaft has more splines, but you can re-use everything else. At some point I'm going to pull the trigger on one for my SN95.

Brent Francis · Apr 2, 2022

I plan on changing to a Gforce also when my T5 world class fails. The fordstrokers 363 I have on order should blow it apart good!

ChaseRoads · Apr 4, 2022

alright new question. assuming my deal goes threw. For a cross member, I can either use my auto one, cut it or my 5 speed one and slide it back, or use the stifflers. anyone have experience with the stifflers unit? worth the cash?

T5z vs tkx , cost and value.

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