Is a t5 too weak for my motor (ZZ1, 350hp/385tq)
10-07-2005, 06:11 PM
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Car: 1986 Z28 Camaro Gunmetal Gray with
Engine: GM Crate ZZZ HO 350, Edelbrock head
Transmission: Rebuilt 700r4 all TransGo and Beast
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3.73 gears
Is a t5 too weak for my motor (ZZ1, 350hp/385tq)
I have heard many people tell me it will get killed hooked up to my motor. but i have heard so many success stories about it being used on way more powerful cars then mine? what if i got a slightly built one? help me out here please, i definantly want a stick and i definantly dont want a t56.
10-07-2005, 08:34 PM
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Car: 1986 Z28 Camaro Gunmetal Gray with
Engine: GM Crate ZZZ HO 350, Edelbrock head
Transmission: Rebuilt 700r4 all TransGo and Beast
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3.73 gears
if you have the 305 tbi in your info then you should have no problem. they put t5s on those stock. if its a different car, then just wondering, what do you have planned for it.
10-10-2005, 10:51 AM
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Dumpin it and dead hooking is what will kill it. Ride your clutch like a torque converter off the line and you probably won't have any problems. But your clutch won't last as long. But I'd rather replace the clutch than the tranny.
10-10-2005, 06:23 PM
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Car: 1986 Z28 Camaro Gunmetal Gray with
Engine: GM Crate ZZZ HO 350, Edelbrock head
Transmission: Rebuilt 700r4 all TransGo and Beast
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3.73 gears
i wont really be messing around often or be doing any hard launches. drive it normally (very gently) about 90% of the time anyways. you think i could get off fine with a t5?
10-10-2005, 07:37 PM
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Car: 1985 Trans Am
Engine: 383 Stroker
Transmission: T5
I pulled my boat around for 2 yrs with a T-5 and had no propblems on a 305. I couldn't even tell I had a trailer on it. In fact, I beat a mustang off the line with my boat in tow by about 3 car lengths. Take that pony power!!!
10-10-2005, 07:44 PM
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Car: 1991 Camaro RS
Engine: 383 stroker
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3:73 Eaton limited slip
T-5
If it is a world class I would not worry about it.
We run our with slicks get low 60' times...13.3 quarters and no problems. With the slicks we launch at 3 grand.
We run our with slicks get low 60' times...13.3 quarters and no problems. With the slicks we launch at 3 grand.
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Car: 1986 Z28 Camaro Gunmetal Gray with
Engine: GM Crate ZZZ HO 350, Edelbrock head
Transmission: Rebuilt 700r4 all TransGo and Beast
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3.73 gears
thank ***. thats the next thing on my list for sure then. first hsr, then rims and tires, then t5. or maybe ill go for the t5 first, or just get cheap rims. hmmm.
10-10-2005, 08:59 PM
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Car: 92 Precision Red Firebird
Engine: v6->357 vortec xe262h rpm intake
Transmission: t5-> t56
Axle/Gears: 10bolt 3.42s
cant guarentee anything with the t5. some people have it work out and others dont...i dont want to have to mess with the trans blowing, so i opted for a t56 instead of a possible problem
10-10-2005, 09:15 PM
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Car: 1986 Z28 Camaro Gunmetal Gray with
Engine: GM Crate ZZZ HO 350, Edelbrock head
Transmission: Rebuilt 700r4 all TransGo and Beast
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3.73 gears
but going with a t5 wouldnt be that expensive, especially if you have another to sell that will go out fairly soon anyways, i guess. i dont know.
o yea, high school budget.
o yea, high school budget.
10-11-2005, 12:40 AM
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I say just be reasonable about it and understand that these parts have a power rating. Anytime you're over the rating you're chancing it. that dosnt mean its gonna break instantly, just that there is a greater chance it will break. One thing is for sure, your driving habits and ammount of traction will greatly affect how long it lasts. If you go a few threads down there is a guy running in the 11's with 1.7 60ft times with a stock T5 and it hasen't blown yet.
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