HP/TQ Vs. T-5 How much is too much?
10-09-2001, 03:07 PM
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HP/TQ Vs. T-5 How much is too much?
Well, how much is too much on one of these T-5 tranny's? I'm running a stock '86 Z and want to upgrade the sh... heck out of it. Or would it just be better to save my duckets and go to a richmond 5/6 speed?
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Arian Boy
'86 IROC-Z (Stock)
Gotta save the cash 'cuz 155 HP ain't gonna cut it!
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Arian Boy
'86 IROC-Z (Stock)
Gotta save the cash 'cuz 155 HP ain't gonna cut it!
10-10-2001, 05:59 PM
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There is no magic number, it varies according to driver abuse, engine, and tires. It should last forever if you dont abuse it. If you race, plan on replacing it.
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1991 Camaro Z28
5.7L 5-Speed (originally 305)
317 RWHP, 418 RWTQ
13.23 @ 107.62 MPH
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1991 Camaro Z28
5.7L 5-Speed (originally 305)
317 RWHP, 418 RWTQ
13.23 @ 107.62 MPH
Southern California
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10-11-2001, 03:25 PM
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Car: 1991 Firebird
Engine: 427 LSX
Transmission: Turbo 400
WC? strong I just broke mine though. I took so much abuse I can't believe it.
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1991 Firebird
350 L98 (was a 305 TBI),T-5,Edelbrock TES and cat back,Accel manifold
NOS,subframes,jegster torque arm,MSD Digital 6
AFPR,Lakewood lcas
Hurst linelock,SLP cam (206 212 .480 .486),relocated battery,cold air,Hypertech chip,centerforce df,clutch
poly bushings and mounts
AFR 190s
Harland sharp 1.5 rockers
autopower rollbar
12.33 @ 114.83 juiced uncorrected
13.510 @ 102 non juiced uncorrected
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1991 Firebird
350 L98 (was a 305 TBI),T-5,Edelbrock TES and cat back,Accel manifold
NOS,subframes,jegster torque arm,MSD Digital 6
AFPR,Lakewood lcas
Hurst linelock,SLP cam (206 212 .480 .486),relocated battery,cold air,Hypertech chip,centerforce df,clutch
poly bushings and mounts
AFR 190s
Harland sharp 1.5 rockers
autopower rollbar
12.33 @ 114.83 juiced uncorrected
13.510 @ 102 non juiced uncorrected
10-11-2001, 04:51 PM
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They usually hold up pretty good as long as
you don`t launch too hard on a slick,when the tires are spinning the tranny doesn`t
have to take the whole load.There are alot
of 11 and 12 second rustangs using stock
T-5`s.They don`t last forever but they are
stronger than most people think.
you don`t launch too hard on a slick,when the tires are spinning the tranny doesn`t
have to take the whole load.There are alot
of 11 and 12 second rustangs using stock
T-5`s.They don`t last forever but they are
stronger than most people think.
10-12-2001, 03:51 PM
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So it could stand up to 400-500+ HP and survive as long as I'm not dropping the clutch at 2 or 3 Grand. You see, I'm wanting to build bad, but I'm doing some research first to see what I'll have to build first. It'll take a lot of time but I've got BIG plans... just like everyone else I suppose 
10-12-2001, 04:37 PM
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Car: 92 Camaro RS
Engine: 350 Crate Motor
Transmission: Tremec TKO
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 3.73
Banging second gear took mine out pretty quick,though I didn't dump the clutch often off the line.If you beat on it, even a stock 305 will destroy it...I've done it.Get a stronger trans if you plan on drag or road racing it.
-Rich-
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1992 RS,5 Speed,T-Tops,Eibach Springs(cut), KYB's, Lakewood Trailing Arms and Adjustable Panhard Bar,Posi Disc Rear,3.73 Gears,Summit Rearend Support Cover,
Del-A-Lum Bushings,300 HP Crate Motor,Crane Comp-U-Cam,Edelbrock TBI Intake, Turbo City Ported Throttle Body and Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator,Open Element
Air Cleaner, Ground Control Strut Tower Brace and Caster/Camber Adjusters,SLP 1-5/8" Headers,Flowmaster 3" American Thunder Exhaust,3" Cat,Centerforce Dual
Friction Clutch,Hayes Billet Flywheel,B&M Power Steering Cooler,Big Thumpin' Stereo.
-Rich-
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1992 RS,5 Speed,T-Tops,Eibach Springs(cut), KYB's, Lakewood Trailing Arms and Adjustable Panhard Bar,Posi Disc Rear,3.73 Gears,Summit Rearend Support Cover,
Del-A-Lum Bushings,300 HP Crate Motor,Crane Comp-U-Cam,Edelbrock TBI Intake, Turbo City Ported Throttle Body and Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator,Open Element
Air Cleaner, Ground Control Strut Tower Brace and Caster/Camber Adjusters,SLP 1-5/8" Headers,Flowmaster 3" American Thunder Exhaust,3" Cat,Centerforce Dual
Friction Clutch,Hayes Billet Flywheel,B&M Power Steering Cooler,Big Thumpin' Stereo.
10-15-2001, 07:02 AM
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Car: 1991 Firebird Formula
Engine: 383 Supercharged and Intercooled
Transmission: 6-Speed
Axle/Gears: Stock 10 bolt 3.42
So far so. See my sig. Also, I don't power shift.
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'91 Formula
383CI Superram, Sportman II's
SLP Cam 214/224 .470/.490
Vortech V1 S-Trim
5-speed
3.42
12.34@117.04, 1.91 60Ft.
on Drag Radials
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'91 Formula
383CI Superram, Sportman II's
SLP Cam 214/224 .470/.490
Vortech V1 S-Trim
5-speed
3.42
12.34@117.04, 1.91 60Ft.
on Drag Radials
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