How much Torque can a rebuilt w/c t5 handle
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How much Torque can a rebuilt w/c t5 handle
I was considering putting a w/c t5 in my car, but i was wondering how much torque can one that has been rebuilt withstand.
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Car: '86 Camaro, '02 WRX, '87 K5, '67
Engine: 350 TPI, 2.0turbo, 383 in the works, 289-4BBL, 232, A-head 4-cylinder
Transmission: T56, 5-speed, 700R4, C4, T176, semi-auto 2-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.73, 3.90, 4.88, 3.55, 3.54, 7.00
Re: How much Torque can a rebuilt w/c t5 handle
The WC T5 is rated to 300 lbs/ft., so a basic rebuild will handle the same amount. If you want to spend some more coin you can go with a Super Alloy gear upgrade, which will take you up to 350-400 lbs/ft. If you want to go the G-Force route you can get up to 500+ lbs/ft.
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Re: How much Torque can a rebuilt w/c t5 handle
How much does the G force setup cost. Thanks
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From: Newark, DE
Car: '86 Camaro, '02 WRX, '87 K5, '67
Engine: 350 TPI, 2.0turbo, 383 in the works, 289-4BBL, 232, A-head 4-cylinder
Transmission: T56, 5-speed, 700R4, C4, T176, semi-auto 2-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.73, 3.90, 4.88, 3.55, 3.54, 7.00
Re: How much Torque can a rebuilt w/c t5 handle
Call Hanlon Motorsports at 610-469-2695 for current pricing. Tell them you want a Street Synchro kit. If you think you need more than 450 lbs/ft. of holding power ask about the mainshaft too. It has been five years since I bought a kit, and G-Force no longer quotes prices on their website. The gear kit was $1,100 and the mainshaft was $500 I believe, but those prices may have gone up. The new case was $250. Make sure you get a full rebuild kit too, which is about $175 I think.
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Re: How much Torque can a rebuilt w/c t5 handle
Ok, Thanks for the info. I think after seeing what it would cost i will just go with a t56 and get it rebuilt and beefed up enough to handle my motor.
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From: Newark, DE
Car: '86 Camaro, '02 WRX, '87 K5, '67
Engine: 350 TPI, 2.0turbo, 383 in the works, 289-4BBL, 232, A-head 4-cylinder
Transmission: T56, 5-speed, 700R4, C4, T176, semi-auto 2-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.73, 3.90, 4.88, 3.55, 3.54, 7.00
Re: How much Torque can a rebuilt w/c t5 handle
That was the decion that I made, and I've never looked back.
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