T-5z or Tremec?

JD93GT · 05-30-2001, 05:28 PM

I plan on strapping an S-trim on in the next 6 months, right before that, im going to swap out my AOD for a 5 speed. Should i go with the T-5z, or just go with the TR3550, or TKO? I know that the T-5z is rated at 330 torque, but it could probably handle more than that. Also in the tremecs, what are the gear ratio's if any different from the World Class T-5's? Thanx in advance for your reply's

shovelnose · 05-31-2001, 01:54 AM

The 3550 edges the T5z in torque cap.

The 3550 has a 1st of 3.27 vs 2.95. It also has a .68 OD vs .63.

The tremecs will require an aftermarket bell housing(or an early 80's stang SROD bell housing). I think to T5z is bolt in.

The 3550 is slightly better at the track due to the short first. The t5-z is more street friendly and Od is deeper.

The T5z shifts nicer(so I've heard). I have a 3550 and I like it.

If you are going to run alot of boost I would recommend the TKO. It will handle almost anything you through at it. You will need the bell housing, a different clutch,new yolk on the driveshaft(think it comes with the tranny).

Also the crossmember might need mods.(grind old welds and slide into position and re-tach)

I think that's it but others will add.

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82 Mercury Capri 302.
Comp. Cams
Tremec 3550
3.73's
12.8@106 N/AKevin's Capri

90dpscoupe · 05-31-2001, 02:35 AM

I wonder if you can get a t5Z, but with the 3.35 first? that would be ideal for me, being my synchros might be going

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90 lx coupe: 175k miles, steeda water pump pully, hurst shifter, Mac cold air fenderwell, accel supercoil, ADS chip, aluminum D/S, Black magic fan, 3.27grs.
Best time: 13.9116(on 225/60/15 firehawks)
Best mph: 98.17
Best 60': 1.9607

next mods: subframes, mac h-pipe

05-30-2001, 05:28 PM	#1
JD93GT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: San Diego, Ca USA Posts: 52	T-5z or Tremec? I plan on strapping an S-trim on in the next 6 months, right before that, im going to swap out my AOD for a 5 speed. Should i go with the T-5z, or just go with the TR3550, or TKO? I know that the T-5z is rated at 330 torque, but it could probably handle more than that. Also in the tremecs, what are the gear ratio's if any different from the World Class T-5's? Thanx in advance for your reply's

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05-31-2001, 01:54 AM	#2
shovelnose Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 234	The 3550 edges the T5z in torque cap. The 3550 has a 1st of 3.27 vs 2.95. It also has a .68 OD vs .63. The tremecs will require an aftermarket bell housing(or an early 80's stang SROD bell housing). I think to T5z is bolt in. The 3550 is slightly better at the track due to the short first. The t5-z is more street friendly and Od is deeper. The T5z shifts nicer(so I've heard). I have a 3550 and I like it. If you are going to run alot of boost I would recommend the TKO. It will handle almost anything you through at it. You will need the bell housing, a different clutch,new yolk on the driveshaft(think it comes with the tranny). Also the crossmember might need mods.(grind old welds and slide into position and re-tach) I think that's it but others will add. ------------------ 82 Mercury Capri 302. Comp. Cams Tremec 3550 3.73's 12.8@106 N/AKevin's Capri

05-31-2001, 02:35 AM	#3
90dpscoupe Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: sanantonio, Tx, usa Posts: 1,407	I wonder if you can get a t5Z, but with the 3.35 first? that would be ideal for me, being my synchros might be going ------------------ 90 lx coupe: 175k miles, steeda water pump pully, hurst shifter, Mac cold air fenderwell, accel supercoil, ADS chip, aluminum D/S, Black magic fan, 3.27grs. Best time: 13.9116(on 225/60/15 firehawks) Best mph: 98.17 Best 60': 1.9607 next mods: subframes, mac h-pipe