T5 vs Auto
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From: Oklahoma
Car: 92 RS, 87 Formula, 89 IROC, 05 SRT4
Engine: 5.0 TBI, 5.7 TPI, 5.0 TPI
Transmission: 700R4 x2, T-5
Axle/Gears: 2.73, 3.42 posi x2
T5 vs Auto
Hey, guys, how've ya been? ok, i built a decent little motor for my 86 firebird. the engine makes 272 rwhp and 309 rwtq, and the auto that i have works wonderfully... my question is this: can the T5 handle that kind of torque? i have a friend that sold me the entire T5 setup out of an 87 z28 for a couple hundred bucks, but i've held off on swapping it in because I'm afraid of shredding the 5 speed. any info would be greatly appreciated, oh gurus of transmission wisdom
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From: Taylors Falls, Minnesota
Car: 1983 Z/28
Engine: Edelbrock 355
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.42/Zexel/PBR
it should be just fine to handle that power, just don't be doing clutch drops and what not. the "shock" will destroy the tranny for sure. even on a stock motor.
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