caper

just want to know if it will hold up. planning on taking out the 700r.

Jim85IROC

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Moved to the transmission forum.

But... while I'm here, I'd suggest that you do a search. This is a very common topic in which you'll find a lot of opinion.

Generally it's a gamble. Some guys can keep their T5s alive behind stout 350s, other guys destroy them behind stock 305s. So far mine is doing just fine behind my TPI 350, but with a best et of 13.8, my motor isn't exactly a powerhouse.

RICH92RS350

Blew mine up twice behind the 305. (admittedly, I abused it, banging second gear daily)
When I put the 350 crate motor in, I upgraded to a TKO and never had another transmission problem.
-Rich

Rajin

Depends on how you drive. As long as you're off the clutch pedal before you slam on the gas pedal, it'll probably hold up fine.

UNCLE TOM

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drive like a human , it will hold up fine if it's in good shape now . a flush & fluid change (i would go to a good synthetic) would be a good idea . drive like an animal , well who knows . good luck .

tworley27

i just bought a t-5 for my 90 camaro and doing a complete swap from the 700r4. i want this transmission to hold up but i dont know what kind of clutch to go with. Any recomemdations?

RICH92RS350

I've been using the Centerforce Dual Friction since they came out.
Been happy with them.

Clutch kit:$279.95 at Summit
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CTF-DF161056/

-Rich

88 350 tpi formula

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its the high rpm dumps that kill them and the shift into third usually kills teeth first (although Ive seen it all). if your input is nice and tight you will see alot more abuse. if it has play then kiss the counter shaft good bye! the problem with the t-5 is the input/mainshaft meet and if there is play then it allows the two lift up and away from the countershaft this puts stress on the tops of the gear teeth rather than across much of the teeth face. (you get the idea I think) now third gear is right at this spot where they lift the most and is why you see more t-5's with blown third. but since its lifting any of the gears can do the same.

tworley27

would anyone recomend any other kits? im trying to get the best deal but i dont know to much about what to go with..

palric

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1990 IROC 5.7, 323rwhp, 398rwtq, swapped in a WC T5, no problems with tranny at all

- get a good clutch (don't cheap out on this piece) and balance the flywheel to the clutch & pressure plate
- get a tq arm relocator I got mine from UMI takes the twist off the tranny it is stout unit
- get a poly tranny mount if you relocate the tq arm

I have read of alot of people blowing up T5s, I have heard of alot of blown up T56s too (there is a reason for the T56 rebuild kit...)

It has mostly to do with how you build it and how you drive it

86IROCcloner

I've got WC T-5 in my garage.. I'm planning on having about 300hp and 300tq and i found that they are rated to 305tq. but you're not having problems? thats really good news! what kind of clutch do you have?

Jim85IROC

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I'm using that clutch behind my T5 also. Beautifully smooth engagement, light pedal effort, and it seems to have no problems holding the mild horsepower that I'm making.