I realize dropping the clutch at 5000 rpm isn't good for most trannies but does anyone have a T5 behind a 383 and have good results?

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Mark Lock
- 86 IROC-Z - My car, mods and ET's
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I dont know if Im 100% right. but I dont think the tranny could handle the torque. Might be wrong though.

 

I would say your present motor would be the most I would put in front of a WC T5 but if your going to be taking it to the track a lot like you showed on your web page then it's not going to hold up. I had major problems the first and only time I've ran at the 1/8 mile track (hot and humid FL weather...you thought NC was bad) I was running around a 9 flat to high 8's is what I can estimate since my 1st run I was beat by a guy who ran a 9.3 and the reason he beat me was b/c I missed 3rd...twice! My WC T5 has held up very well to my motor but after the night at the track I wouldn't want to put it on the track many more times for fear of breaking it or the wimpy 10 bolt.

I was talking to a guy today about a 6-speed and he said they are going for around $1000 and he had one in a burnt car for $650 but I don't want to trust it. I am goig to a 6-speed in a year and the best advice I can give you is go to a 6-speed or a Tremec 5-speed if your going to a 383.

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1988 TA 300+hp 350 w/ TBI and Holley TB unit,
WC T-5, 3.42 gears w/ Auburn posi. MSD 6A, edelbrock TES headers, dynomax 3" cat and cat-back system, ACCEL coil, polyurethane bushings all around, aluminum driveshaft, Mr. Gasket open air cleaner.

1993 S-10 w/ 4.3L V6 TBI, slightly bigger cam, Mild polish job and 3 angle valve job on heads, Edlebrock TES headers, Dynomax cat back, MSD 6A, ADS chip
(bought from my dad)

2000 GMC Sierra Regular Cab Stepside
285hp 5.3L w/ 3.42 gears and locking diff. (sold to my dad..no!!)