Replacing Transmission

raptor · 08-28-2003, 12:59 PM

Hello all I broke my T-5 first gear is trashed. I've been having a hard time finding a T-5 and when i do the prices are crazy. I know there is the Tremec TR3550 but what cars where they in? And how do you tell the difference. I was thinking of going to an automatic but I would like to keep it a stick. If I do go to auto do I need to change my computer?

302 LX Eric · 08-28-2003, 02:37 PM

I've got a Tremec 3550 in my coupe and love it. And, it's not much more $$ than a new T-5. You can have one to your door for like $1150 from D&D.

It's a fairly straight-forward install, just remember that you'll probably need a different speedo gear than what was in your T-5 as the Tremecs have a different number of teeth on the speedo drive gear than do the T-5s. D&D has a chart on their website to help figure it out.

I also opted for a new clutch and aluminum flywheel setup when I did mine as well as an SFI approved McCleod steel bellhousing.

Good luck,
E

08-28-2003, 12:59 PM	#1
raptor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Dundalk, Ont, Canada Posts: 129	Replacing Transmission Hello all I broke my T-5 first gear is trashed. I've been having a hard time finding a T-5 and when i do the prices are crazy. I know there is the Tremec TR3550 but what cars where they in? And how do you tell the difference. I was thinking of going to an automatic but I would like to keep it a stick. If I do go to auto do I need to change my computer? __________________ 88GT, 331Stroker,FMS 70mm TB,77mm Pro-M mass air,Ram Air,K&N,GT40/Exployer Intakes,Gasket Matched,FMS 24lb injectors,Crane hi-6 ignition system,B303 cam,Crane 1.6RR,FMS underdrive pullies,351W/heads,port/polish,FMS h/f oil pump,Hedman headers,2 1/2in H pipe Flow Masters,190lph Holley fuel pump,Center Force dual friction,FMS 3.55,Hurst short throw/ trigger T handle,Subframe connectors,Welded torque boxes.

08-28-2003, 02:37 PM	#2
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	I've got a Tremec 3550 in my coupe and love it. And, it's not much more $$ than a new T-5. You can have one to your door for like $1150 from D&D. It's a fairly straight-forward install, just remember that you'll probably need a different speedo gear than what was in your T-5 as the Tremecs have a different number of teeth on the speedo drive gear than do the T-5s. D&D has a chart on their website to help figure it out. I also opted for a new clutch and aluminum flywheel setup when I did mine as well as an SFI approved McCleod steel bellhousing. Good luck, E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

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