Differences between V6 and V8 T5
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From: Rowlett, TX
Car: 1988 GTA
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt, 3.45
Differences between V6 and V8 T5
Is there a difference between the T5 from a V6 thirdgen and a V8? Also, is the gearbox on a Mustang T5 the same as a thirdgen? I.E: could I take a mustang T5 gearbox, bolt a thirdgen bellhousing and tailshaft to it and use it? What about a 4 cylinder fox body mustang T5? Is there any other car I can pull one from? Nissan Z car?
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From: Rowlett, TX
Car: 1988 GTA
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt, 3.45
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Oh I almost forgot, Is a V6 T5 bellhousing and tailshaft the same as a V8? I posted on stangnet and they say it is possible to take a V8 mustang T5 gearbox and use an f-body bellhousing and tailshaft and it will bolt in. There are alot of T5s for sale cheap on their classifieds, this is why I ask.
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From: Houston TX
Car: 84 Z-28 Camaro, 2022 2500 silverado
Engine: 383
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: richmond 3.73, eaton posi
the cases on the ford mustang, ranger and camaro/firebird are diffrent but the gears are interchangbel (sp?) the V6/V8 trannys are identical with the excption of the gear ratios wich is in the FAQ or tech area of this website also there is a diffrence between world class and non world class transmissions, I'm not sure what it is 'cause I'v had both apart and I diden't see anything diffrent, everyone says the WC has a higher HP capicity.
It's the torque capacity. Non WC is rated at 300ft-lbs and the WC is rated at 330ft-lbs. 88 and up V8 F-bodies got them.
P.S. Dont bother with a V6 T-5 because it will just go boom! behind a midly modified V8
P.S. Dont bother with a V6 T-5 because it will just go boom! behind a midly modified V8
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