T5 w/ 350 motor
05-22-2001, 09:06 PM
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T5 w/ 350 motor
I read some where that a T5 tranny isn't strong enough to handle a 350ci motor, and that you should or have to use a T56 tranny. Does this claim hold true?
05-22-2001, 10:51 PM
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Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: WCT5
It's true if you don't know how to drive and be friendly to the 5 speed 
if you abuse it, it will die
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1983 Z28 with LG4, 5 speed, and (unfortunately) T-tops
1983 Z28, NO T-tops, (unfortunately) Auto Transmission (hopefully not for long)
if you abuse it, it will die
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1983 Z28 with LG4, 5 speed, and (unfortunately) T-tops
1983 Z28, NO T-tops, (unfortunately) Auto Transmission (hopefully not for long)
05-23-2001, 05:53 PM
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I have my stock T5 behind my ~500 TQ TPI engine, and so far I've had to replace the 2nd and 3rd gear synchros, and the gears themselves. If you race it, it'll break, but I'm sure if you just drive it around normally, it'll work for a very long time.
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05-23-2001, 07:01 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Kevin91Z:
I have my stock T5 behind my ~500 TQ TPI engine, and so far I've had to replace the 2nd and 3rd gear synchros, and the gears themselves. If you race it, it'll break, but I'm sure if you just drive it around normally, it'll work for a very long time.
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I have my stock T5 behind my ~500 TQ TPI engine, and so far I've had to replace the 2nd and 3rd gear synchros, and the gears themselves. If you race it, it'll break, but I'm sure if you just drive it around normally, it'll work for a very long time.
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Kevin, are you still using the 52mm TB....do you feel you might need a 58mm?
Thanks, Rick
05-24-2001, 01:46 AM
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If you have the borg warner world class t-5 then you should be fine,the wc t-5 is stronger.
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305 tpi,700r-4 with shift kit,My mods are minimal,just a bunch of little $hit.Anyone know where to get underdrive pulleys for a v-belt set up?
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If it aint a V-8 that $hit aint fast!,unless its a GN,lol!
305 tpi,700r-4 with shift kit,My mods are minimal,just a bunch of little $hit.Anyone know where to get underdrive pulleys for a v-belt set up?
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