new t-5 tranny?
10-31-2001, 11:56 PM
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Car: '99 Cobra
Engine: 4.6 DOHC 32V
Transmission: T-45
Axle/Gears: 4.10
new t-5 tranny?
There is a chance I may need a new T-5 tranny, after I blew mine up :-(
How much should these things cost if a shop dropped it in (parts, labor, whatever)?
I know I will get lots of suggestions for a 6 speed but I don't have any time to search for one, drop it in, etc.... yet
Thanks a lot in advance guys!
Eric Barclay
1987 Camaro IROC-Z
305 TPI w/ 5 speed (more like 2 speed with only 4th and 5th)
How much should these things cost if a shop dropped it in (parts, labor, whatever)?
I know I will get lots of suggestions for a 6 speed but I don't have any time to search for one, drop it in, etc.... yet
Thanks a lot in advance guys!
Eric Barclay
1987 Camaro IROC-Z
305 TPI w/ 5 speed (more like 2 speed with only 4th and 5th)
11-01-2001, 08:12 AM
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Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: WCT5
You can get a new T5 through Hanlon Motorsports or D&D Performance (I think that's what D&D is called).
probably around $1100 give or take plus shipping.
Somebody's gonna rip you a new one to install it if you can't do it yourself.
You've also gotta remember related parts (if necessary) like clutch kit, u-joints, etc.
Clem
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Clem
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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)
probably around $1100 give or take plus shipping.
Somebody's gonna rip you a new one to install it if you can't do it yourself.
You've also gotta remember related parts (if necessary) like clutch kit, u-joints, etc.
Clem
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Clem
SCCA TransAm Series Race Mechanic/CrewChief
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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)
11-01-2001, 10:04 AM
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Car: 1968 Camaro
Engine: 406
Transmission: Tremec TKO
Axle/Gears: 3.42
I'd buy something better. If you broke this one you'll probably break another. Try:
http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/BorgWarner/bwt56.html
There is a retro fit t-56 here for $1950
http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?act...d=684&pid=1172
I just bought a TKO to put in my Nova, and that with, crossmember, pro-5.0 shifter, and mechanical speedo provisions cost about $2500 , but I can put 525 ft-lbs of torque through that bad boy.
http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/BorgWarner/bwt56.html
There is a retro fit t-56 here for $1950
http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?act...d=684&pid=1172
I just bought a TKO to put in my Nova, and that with, crossmember, pro-5.0 shifter, and mechanical speedo provisions cost about $2500 , but I can put 525 ft-lbs of torque through that bad boy.
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Car: 92 Camaro RS
Engine: 350 Crate Motor
Transmission: Tremec TKO
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 3.73
Rebuilt WC T5 in Nor-Cal is $1200-1400.
.....and still very weak!If it's at all possible, I'd really consider a Tremec or other aftermarket trans.The 450 ft/lb Tremec is only a little over $1400 and doesn't require too many changes, and the TKO is only a few hundred more.I know it seems like a big lump of money, but you'd be way better off in the long run.
I had my WC T5 rebuilt at about 80k,after 2nd gear went away,since I didn't have a lot to spend at the time,but it still ended up costing me about $350 more than I planned on spending and now that I've got a 350 in front of it, I know I'll have to replace it in the spring.Should've replaced it then!
Anyway, maybe you can benefit from my mistake and bite the bullet....buy a better trans.
My grandfather always said, "you can do it right......or you can do it over!"
my 2 cents..
-Rich-
.....and still very weak!If it's at all possible, I'd really consider a Tremec or other aftermarket trans.The 450 ft/lb Tremec is only a little over $1400 and doesn't require too many changes, and the TKO is only a few hundred more.I know it seems like a big lump of money, but you'd be way better off in the long run.
I had my WC T5 rebuilt at about 80k,after 2nd gear went away,since I didn't have a lot to spend at the time,but it still ended up costing me about $350 more than I planned on spending and now that I've got a 350 in front of it, I know I'll have to replace it in the spring.Should've replaced it then!
Anyway, maybe you can benefit from my mistake and bite the bullet....buy a better trans.
My grandfather always said, "you can do it right......or you can do it over!"
my 2 cents..
-Rich-
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