What should I do about a transmission?

[1988WHTGT]

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!

 

[Deleted member 87397]

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.

 

[MaxTheHooker]

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

 

[MikeROD16]

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]

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]

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

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

 

[Sicarius428]

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]

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 .

 

[n2o-89fox]

I would save up and go with the mmr trans.

 

[Tstang90]

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]

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

 

[millhouse]

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

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]

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]

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.

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

 

[88-378]

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

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

 

[SPEEDYLIFSAVR]

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