new clutch, just rebuilt T5

stanger9219 · 05-22-2004, 12:50 PM

I just got the T5 rebuilt and put in a new clutch. The clutch feels like Im pushing on air, not that Im complaining. But anyway, I was just wondering if I have to break the transmission in. I just put it in two days ago and it only has about 25 miles on it. Im just anxious to see what it can do and want to know how long I have to wait.

RPM427 · 05-22-2004, 10:53 PM

Take it easy on the tranny and clutch for about 500 miles. If you change your fluid to redline AFT after the 500 miles, you should feel an even bigger improvement.

KiltedBanshees93GT · 05-23-2004, 08:15 PM

I just swapped in a new t5 on mine , its currently got gear oil in it, that it came with. Can I swap for redline to it before the 500 is up?

J

RPM427 · 05-23-2004, 09:56 PM

Its better to wait since the redline is so slick, the parts may not break into each other as well. Same reason why you never run a freshly build engine on full synthetic oil.

05-22-2004, 12:50 PM	#1
stanger9219 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: st. louis, MO Posts: 197	new clutch, just rebuilt T5 I just got the T5 rebuilt and put in a new clutch. The clutch feels like Im pushing on air, not that Im complaining. But anyway, I was just wondering if I have to break the transmission in. I just put it in two days ago and it only has about 25 miles on it. Im just anxious to see what it can do and want to know how long I have to wait. __________________ 98 Cobra, CAI, Flowmasters, o/r h-pipe. 4.10s, Hurst shifter.

05-22-2004, 10:53 PM	#2
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	Take it easy on the tranny and clutch for about 500 miles. If you change your fluid to redline AFT after the 500 miles, you should feel an even bigger improvement. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

05-23-2004, 08:15 PM	#3
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	I just swapped in a new t5 on mine , its currently got gear oil in it, that it came with. Can I swap for redline to it before the 500 is up? J __________________ ____________ '66 Mustang Coupe- AKA "Lenore" on disability for a (long) bit '93 GT Mostly stock AKA "Fawkes" Rice Haters Club Member #239 "I find your lack of faith...disturbing." "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." H. L. Mencken

05-23-2004, 09:56 PM	#4
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	Its better to wait since the redline is so slick, the parts may not break into each other as well. Same reason why you never run a freshly build engine on full synthetic oil. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

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