What should I do about a transmission?

1988WHTGT

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I've destroyed by 3rd World Class T5. I can't keep doing this. The car is making 315 hp and 330 ft/lbs of torque to the rear wheels. I'm going to keep it manual, so what should I put in it? G Force T5? Tremec TKO500 or 600? I can't spend a ton of money on it either, for example, $2500 is too much. Also, if anyone has anything for sale let me know. Would love to hear everyones opinions! Thanks!

 

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G Force or a TKO is going to be the most expensive route. G-Force may be a bit cheaper cuz you can re-use some existing parts. Might want to look at getting a rebuild/upgraded gear kit from Astro Performance. Great power hanling capability and decent prices.

 

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wow.. people are wrecking their **** at 315/330? ****, i JUST got a brand new t5 in mine and i haven't had it dyno'd yet, but i'm pretty sure she's mid 300's

 

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I know what you mean, my t5 is dead. Depending on ur application i would either go for the tko 500 for everyday usage and higher speeds. if you want real durability, and reliability stcik to a top loader. you can never go wrong with that. im probably gonna swap to a TL

 

millhouse

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Another option is to pick up a used 3550. Not only is it going to be cheaper….but it will also allow you to keep your stock flywheel/clutch assembly.

 

Mustang5L5

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MaxTheHooker said:

wow.. people are wrecking their **** at 315/330? ****, i JUST got a brand new t5 in mine and i haven't had it dyno'd yet, but i'm pretty sure she's mid 300's

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You can wreck them with stock power, or you can make it work with 400HP.


It's luck of the draw really.



They are only rated to 300 ft-lbs of torque

 

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Destroyed mine and finally bit the bullet and bought a TKO600. Your best bet is to find a used 3550. They are pretty stout and can be had pretty reasonably.
Kevin

 

skunk21

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what about the ford racing super duty T5. A friend of my has one and he is making more than 330 and hasn't wrecked his and it seems to be a good price .

 

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I would save up and go with the mmr trans.

 

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i have a brand new gforce for sale. If your interested. $1850 shipped Also have a brand new steeda tri ax shifter additional.
tstang90 at yahoo if your interested.
Thanks

 

1993SSP

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Is the 3550 a direct replacement?? What cars are these found on??

 

millhouse

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1993SSP said:

Is the 3550 a direct replacement?? What cars are these found on??

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With the proper bellhousing and a bit of shimming under the motor mount they'll drop right in. They are strictly aftermarket however, so finding one at a salvage yard is going to be next to impossible.

 

88-378

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Well, i will tell you, if i can't get my 3550 to quiet down, I'll sell it to you.

i am going to Southern Gear next week for them to take a look at it.

 

millhouse

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88-378 said:

Well, i will tell you, if i can't get my 3550 to quiet down, I'll sell it to you.

i am going to Southern Gear next week for them to take a look at it.

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Mines pretty damn quite. Is it filled with syncromesh fluid only?

 

88-378

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millhouse said:

Mines pretty damn quite. Is it filled with syncromesh fluid only?

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Yep. i am going to try the synthetic Synchromesh next. Amsoil makes it.

 

SPEEDYLIFSAVR

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T5z here . takes a lickin and still tickin , runnin DR's with mods below . I think I paid around $1250 from summit .