Those with G-force trans-need opinions

sdc13

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I'm thinking about upgrading to a g-force t-5 when I pull the stock motor and drop in a 331/347 stroker in a few months. How do you guys like the tranny? Will it hold 450rwhp? Lets hear some opinions...

 

zenboy99

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Absolutely love it, drops right in if you get the 94-95 version through Astro performance. I believe its rated to 550hp and can be shifter up to 7000rpm. You can upgrade the mainshaft if you want to run over 600hp. Its cheaper than a TKO swap.

 

loudpedal99

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subscribing

 

OrangeMustangGt

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yeah, i really want to do this to mine. I wonder if you can just get the kits? When i rebuilt my t-5, it was super easy, so a gforce cant be that much harder. how does it shift compared to a t-5?(not that i care too much)lol

 

VibrantRedGT

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I'll be purchasing one when mine goes which is probably shortly. Not real pleased with the Tremec stuff I've driven. TKO600 would be nice though.

 

94opalgt

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yes you can just buy the kits,i believe its around 1600 on there web site.screw the tremec change this and modify that crap.im going with the g-force.a friend of mine has a gforce tranny in his 72 chevelle that runs 9's and never had a problem with it

 

zenboy99

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Shifts are a tad harder but crisp. Shifts better than alot of the TKO trans I've driven (at least 6). I had a friend with a 530rwhp Fox that put a stock style shifter on it to get better leverage putting it into gear.

This is who I got mine through, $1695 for 94-95 specific.
http://www.astroperformance.com/

Great guys to deal with, plus the different first gear changes 5th gear to a 0.59 from 0.63 for better mileage.

 

sdc13

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Thanks for the info. Looks like a G-force T5 is the way to go.

 

YEAHLOH95

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i have heard good things and will be going with one in my car when it is time for a clutch...

 

VibrantRedGT

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Click on the video link in this thread. This dude is getting it done with a G-Force and 1.4 60's.

http://bbs.hardcore50.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=30648

 

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igotyofire

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zenboy99 said:

Shifts are a tad harder but crisp. Shifts better than alot of the TKO trans I've driven (at least 6). I had a friend with a 530rwhp Fox that put a stock style shifter on it to get better leverage putting it into gear.

This is who I got mine through, $1695 for 94-95 specific.
http://www.astroperformance.com/

Great guys to deal with, plus the different first gear changes 5th gear to a 0.59 from 0.63 for better mileage.

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this is a bit old of a thread, but from what he just said,is that why the kits dont ship with a 5th gear because the stock 5th gear is automatically changed? by the rest of the gearset?

 

95Vert

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Very good info.

 

gmkillr

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Stock 5th. gear is 0.68 which puts a 28" tire at 1672rpm @ 50mph
the g-force 5th. gear is 0.59 which puts you at 1452rpm @ 50mph

 

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igotyofire

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gmkillr said:

Stock 5th. gear is 0.68 which puts a 28" tire at 1672rpm @ 50mph
the g-force 5th. gear is 0.59 which puts you at 1452rpm @ 50mph

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i dont see the 5th gear included with the kits, and i dont see it sold seperately, seems like if u buy a complete tranny then ull get one.

 

Blk91stang

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I have a G-Force and the thing has been doing me well for street duty. I recommend it.

 

94YellowStang

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I test drove a 95 gt with a g-force trans, it was noisy in the first 3 gears then it got quiet once in 4 like a stock t5.

 

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RyClef331

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I just popped 3rd gear in mine. I'm sending it back to get fixed. Astro performance has been nothing BUT helpful through the whole ordeal. I don't know what happened with it. I was running on the street on motor
(all 320hp of it) and granny shifted into 3rd and came off the clutch and *pow*. Now it makes HORRIBLE noises in 3rd. I'm yanking it and putting a C4 in.

 

Pokageek

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550HP but How much torque guys?

 

94YellowStang

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600HP 500TQ

 

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igotyofire

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RyClef331 said:

I just popped 3rd gear in mine. I'm sending it back to get fixed. Astro performance has been nothing BUT helpful through the whole ordeal. I don't know what happened with it. I was running on the street on motor
(all 320hp of it) and granny shifted into 3rd and came off the clutch and *pow*. Now it makes HORRIBLE noises in 3rd. I'm yanking it and putting a C4 in.

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thats interesting , i think, im curious as to watch clutch u run as well