View Poll Results: keep 700r4 or swap t5

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Keep 700r4 or go T5

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Oct 2, 2009 | 09:52 AM

firebird896

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From: Chicagoland Area

Car: '89 GTA/'86 TA/98 TA

Engine: 350/350/LS1

Transmission: R4/T5/4L60E

Axle/Gears: 3.23/2.77/3.73

Keep 700r4 or go T5

Like it says, Im already taking the whole drive trian out of the car when I do the floor pans and 350 swap(got the engine for free).

So, should I or should I not swap in a T-5??

Keep in mind theres nothing wrong with the 700r4

Thanks

Oct 2, 2009 | 11:17 AM

skiroulertx447

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From: MN

Car: 86 Z28

Engine: 350 TPI

Transmission: T56

Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi

Re: Keep 700r4 or go T5

I would say keep it and save up for a t56. I've heard those 5 speeds don't hold up well to alot of power.

Oct 2, 2009 | 12:03 PM

subroc

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From: Guilford, Connecticut

Car: 1988 IROC-Z camaro

Engine: 355 TPI

Transmission: tko 500

Axle/Gears: Dana 44 3.31 posi pbr brakes

Re: Keep 700r4 or go T5

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Originally Posted by skiroulertx447

I would say keep it and save up for a t56. I've heard those 5 speeds don't hold up well to alot of power.

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The T5 is fine if its stock and you dont beat on it much but with a 350 and a heavy foot it wont live too long. There is a reason that GM only offered the 350 with the 700 lol. As said above keep the 700 in it and save up for a t56 or a TKO. You will be glad u did.