Are there supposted to be synchros for reverse in the T-5? Just wondering if my T-5 is messed up or if that's how it's supposted to be. Also, it makes a humming/whining noise while cruising, higher pitched the faster you go. Not really loud, but definaly noticable. Is this normal too?

- Mike

 

I'm fairly certain there's a synchro to Reverse, but it is weaker than the rest so it wears out faster. I avoid the grinding noise by pressing the clutch in, shifting to 5th and then to reverse. Also, check the fluid level, that can make a high pitched noise.

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--Steve S--
1984 Trans Am 305 LG4, 5 speed Daily Driver, Flowmaster 80 Series
Holley 600 cfm & vacuum advance
Soon: Edlebrock Intake & TES

 

While only a few very exotic cars used to have a synchro reverse, it's more common now. However, I don't believe the T-5 has it. If it grinds, the gears are probably spinning from a bit of clutch drag. Just put it in another geat before going to reverse.

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1985 Yellow IROC-Z 5.0 HO, T-5 3.73 Torsen, 4 wheel disks
PFCM pads, GTA wheels, Koni yellows, B&M Ripper, Dynomax

 

T-5's dont have reverse syncs.