Can it be built to handle more than the rated 310 lbs of tq?

Anyone know of a kit or anything?

Also, while it may sound stupid, why is a v-6 tranny so much weaker than the older BW t-5's? (or is it?)

Trying to figure out the least expensive way to get a 5 spd hooked up to a 350/305 car.

Thanks!

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They say that a World Class T5 can handle 350 TQ and the 305 T5/speed cars came w/290 TQ. The reason they(GM) didn't put a T5 behind a 350 is because it wouln't handle the 320TQ that the stock 350 produced or at least wouln't hold up in a long run.By "Long Run" I mean Warranty(3600 Miles).
So do the math:
T5 rated for 290TQ
WC T5 rated for 350TQ


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My six speed is being rebuilt and I just found a cheap T-5 to put in. Best place to get a real cheap tranny is on ebay. $240.00 shipped! Works fine, but won't las t too long if you have some HP above 320. This is my third T-5...so just don't powershift or do high rpm dumps and it will last for a while. Save up and get a 6 speed...much much better!

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The V6 trans is weaker because the torque multiplication of the low (numerically high) 3.95 first gear.

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