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Old Apr 9, 2001 | 03:54 PM
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Car: 92 Camaro RS
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Will the tranny hold?

I've got a 92 rs 5 speed camaro and i'll be dropping a rebuilt 350 in it and it will probably make around 320hp and 350 torque or so i'm guessing. My question is will the stock T-5 tranny be able to hold it or will I have to replace it? Cause that is a lot of money and a PITA. Thanks
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Old Apr 9, 2001 | 04:49 PM
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It will hold if you drive like my grandma. With some serious gear banging and flat shifting you'll rip it to shreds.

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Old Apr 9, 2001 | 07:33 PM
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It will likely last for a little while on street tires but don't put slicks on it. You're also going to greatly increase the failure rate. It won't last a great while but it won't blow up either.
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