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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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Car: 89 formula/00 z28
Engine: carbed 350/ls1
Transmission: 700r4/ a4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 posi/ 3.73 posi
how long will my last

in my daliy driver how long will my t5 last?
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 06:26 AM
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: how long will my last

Originally Posted by intex1982
in my daliy driver how long will my t5 last?
Longevity depends on driving habits. With grandpa cruising, the T-5, even a non-WC, will probably last a good long time (mine has). Some hard launches, especially with slicks, and grenading will occur at some point.

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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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From: anderson ,sc
Car: 89 formula/00 z28
Engine: carbed 350/ls1
Transmission: 700r4/ a4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 posi/ 3.73 posi
Re: how long will my last

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Longevity depends on driving habits. With grandpa cruising, the T-5, even a non-WC, will probably last a good long time (mine has). Some hard launches, especially with slicks, and grenading will occur at some point.

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its a wc and has 200000 miles on. well i have grandpa cruising habits but once in a blue moon i get on it. but was worried about
slicks racing.
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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Car: 89 Camaro RS
Engine: 355 SD TPI
Transmission: WCT5
Axle/Gears: 3.08 Posi
Re: how long will my last

dont worry, ive logged atleast 250k in my car and my t5 is still stong, im tearing it up though to replace the blocker rings on the 2nd gear synchro cuz mines kinda crunchy when i take off and slam it into second , 5th is acting up when its cold too, kinda catches a bit until she warms up
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