Want to build a 408 stroker. My tranny has me worried

[Old Blue]

i have a 69 that i plan on dropping a 408w stroker into, however after reading a few threads here, i have learned that the T-5 tends to fall apart under the brute force. I planned on using a t-5, but i guess that idea is out the window. I currently have a T-10 4-speed bolted to my 302. if i get it a good rebuild will it handle the 408w? or will i need to go with something else. Suggestions anyone?

 

[dodgestang]

A toploader or a tremec would be a good choice.
But the t-10 is a pretty good tranny based on my expereinces with it

 

[bnickel]

get a tremec, if you look hard enough you can find good used ones.

 

[D.Hearne]

If you want overdrive, then go with a Tremec, or Richmond . If you want the ultimate in strength and don't want or need overdrive, the Toploader 4 speed is king. Even a small block Toploader will handle anything a 408 can dish out. As for the T-10, I can't promise you that it'll handle the torque of a 408, but it has been around for about 40 years in all kinds of cars and behind both small and big blocks, so that's something going for it. If you've got it, then use it.

 

[65fastback2+2]

after reading i love the built c4/gear vendors gear drive combo, can support up to 2000 hp if the c4 is built right

 

[xoxbxfx]

screw gear vendors..

keep the stick, get a TKO and be done. The tranny will fit fine and they are proven to be good trannies. If you buy a new one, look into an X2C Motorsports TKO. They build them for about the same price as a regular one.

 

[taylor4g63]

You could always get a gforce t5...

 

[Old Blue]

your info gives me a lot to go on, i'll start my research on your suggestions. thanks guys