t-5 or 3550?

90LxDroptop · 05-16-2002, 06:29 PM

I posted before about which trans to go for, but didn't really get much of a response. I'm a high school student and part time worker, so I probably won't be able to go for a brand spanking new 3550 and spend $1300. Would going with a used t-5 suit me well enough? or would I be able to find a used tremec 3550? I don't plan on making this heavy vert. go any faster than low-mid 13's (not in the real near future neways...probably latterrr...it will take a loonnnggg time for me) so would the t-5 hold up? thanx in advance.

fiveohpatrol · 05-16-2002, 08:05 PM

A fresh T-5 will suit you just fine. They can hold up to alot more than people give them credit for.

One of the main causes of failure is input shaft endplay, so make sure the one you get doesnt have extensive endplay, and has good synchros (also go bad easily)

Good luck

sn95gt19 · 05-17-2002, 02:39 PM

I HAVE GONE THROUGH 5 T-5'S AND ONE TREMEC IN THE PAST 2 YEARS (I BEAT MY CAR LIKE I STOLE IT) THE T-5'S USUALLY HOLD UP DECENT, EXCEPT FOR THE GOOD OL' SHAFT END PLAY PROBLEM, THE TREMEC WAS MY FAULT THOUGH, I DIDNT HAVE A SHORT THROW SHIFTER, THE ONLY WAY I HAVE SEEN TREMECS BREAK IS THE PARTS WEARING OUT, IF YOU POWER SHIFT ALL THE TIME THE SYNCHRO'S AND SLIDERS DONT HOLD UP VERY WELL. ANYWAYS, WITH YOUR MODS AND WITH NORMAL DRIVING I THINK A T-5 WILL WORK FINE.

95mustanggt · 05-17-2002, 03:09 PM

Another vote for a T5.

05-16-2002, 06:29 PM	#1
90LxDroptop Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Arlington Hts. IL Posts: 315	t-5 or 3550? I posted before about which trans to go for, but didn't really get much of a response. I'm a high school student and part time worker, so I probably won't be able to go for a brand spanking new 3550 and spend $1300. Would going with a used t-5 suit me well enough? or would I be able to find a used tremec 3550? I don't plan on making this heavy vert. go any faster than low-mid 13's (not in the real near future neways...probably latterrr...it will take a loonnnggg time for me) so would the t-5 hold up? thanx in advance. __________________ 90 LX Convertible 5.0 AOD 3.73 Gears, Underdrive Pulleys, TransGo shift kit, A servo, Subframe Connectors, o/r h-pipe, 2 chamber flows, Pony Wheels

05-16-2002, 08:05 PM	#2
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	A fresh T-5 will suit you just fine. They can hold up to alot more than people give them credit for. One of the main causes of failure is input shaft endplay, so make sure the one you get doesnt have extensive endplay, and has good synchros (also go bad easily) Good luck __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

05-17-2002, 02:39 PM	#3
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	I HAVE GONE THROUGH 5 T-5'S AND ONE TREMEC IN THE PAST 2 YEARS (I BEAT MY CAR LIKE I STOLE IT) THE T-5'S USUALLY HOLD UP DECENT, EXCEPT FOR THE GOOD OL' SHAFT END PLAY PROBLEM, THE TREMEC WAS MY FAULT THOUGH, I DIDNT HAVE A SHORT THROW SHIFTER, THE ONLY WAY I HAVE SEEN TREMECS BREAK IS THE PARTS WEARING OUT, IF YOU POWER SHIFT ALL THE TIME THE SYNCHRO'S AND SLIDERS DONT HOLD UP VERY WELL. ANYWAYS, WITH YOUR MODS AND WITH NORMAL DRIVING I THINK A T-5 WILL WORK FINE. __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

05-17-2002, 03:09 PM	#4
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Another vote for a T5. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

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