T-5

chickendreamer · 12-05-2002, 09:25 PM

I've heard a lot of differing opinions about this transmission, from it being a complete piece of junk to a decent transmission. Now my question is to the people running 350+ horse power, if you ruined your T-5 what kind of a driver were you? Be realistic please, if you power shift every gear let me know. Personally I don't powershift cause i'd rather not blow up my tranny, sure i may get better times at the track but the thought of towing my car home isnt my idea of fun.

Thanks in advance for the replies,

JaxTheDJ · 12-05-2002, 10:53 PM

I can tell you this,I made over 100 passes at over 400rpm launch before mine tore up,and that was after it had 80,000 plus miles on it,and I am pushing under 350 hp. hope this helps.

drtbiker · 12-06-2002, 12:24 AM

well my car was babied for its 65,000miles and then i got a whole of it and the t-5 went out on me after i got my tri ax shifter about 2,000 miles later of power shifting like once a week at the street races. I broke my imput shaft and the bearing retainer

later

RoadWarrior · 12-06-2002, 09:39 AM

Ive got 353 at the flywheel and all of its goin through a 4cyl T5. Yes you heard me. Some people say it doesnt work or whatever. IT DOES. Its been in my car for about a year and a half and while i dont power shift it it does get its own share of abuse. And it still shifts nice and everything. I even got a pro 5.0 for it. Maybe im just lucky and this 4cyl turbo car tranny was a good find. But its holding up suprisingly well. I though it was gonna blow because of all the stories people tell about T-5's but its still sitting under the car. Ill be sure to let everyone know when it finally does go.

Mustang_GT_90 · 12-06-2002, 11:40 PM

T5's can hold it but only for so long and you have to watch the speed shifting. A member of our club with a built 347 has run 10.75 with the stock T5 launching it at I think it was around 4000 on slicks. Yanks the wheels and is gone.
Here's a link to the car.
http://www.stanggang.com/members/bri..._red/index.php
Sure it'll hold but the real question is how long will it take it. That car above's owner was afraid to speed shift becuase he's selling it and was afraid to destroy the tranny. I'm running a stock T5 leaving the line on 150 shot of nitrous and granny shifting and it's holding fine so far. Also I've run the car all season and power shift it every pass on slicks and it's holding fine, and I made over 200 passes last season. I'm sure it's not gonna last for ever it's only a matter of time till it grenades.
I think honestly most T5s break from not just the all out power that a normal street car can put to them, but the abuse of the driver.

chickendreamer · 12-07-2002, 11:42 AM

Thanks for all the replies guys, i'm starting to think the T-5 will hold up as long as I dont abuse it.

Hey roadwarrior, i noticed you live in Edmonton, me too! I'd like to check out your car, i'm in the process of building up an engine right now, i'd like to see whats working in your car. Shoot me an email at chickendreamer@yahoo.ca

srv1 · 12-07-2002, 12:37 PM

don't powershift and your tranny should last you.

a 4cyl tranny? well you dont have a 4cyl tranny, you have a TURBO 4 cyl tranny. they are just as strong as the older T-5 V8's, that is why it is holding up. If you were using just a regular 4cyl tranny, then you wouldnt get a year out of it. my friend put one in his 79 2bbl, and he ate it up within a year and 79's are not that powerful either.

WADS56 · 12-07-2002, 02:53 PM

A t-5 is a great street trans and thats it. If you want to get a little ruff here and there it will live a much shorter life with a 350hp and traction. The tremec 3550 will give you the best of both worlds.

wade

Coupe50h · 12-07-2002, 03:26 PM

Yea cluster gear broke in half while i was leaving the grocery store just driving normal, it was whinening though, so i knew it was sick, it had alot of miles on it though, my new rebuilt one has been beat down every week for yrs now, launching on e.t streets, sometimes at 4-5k, i really try my best to not miss 3rd gear, i think thats what killed my last one, but i will powershift 1st to 2nd shift to try and gain as much grouns as i can on my opponent (ls1's) lol, before they catch up at the top, if they can

Aim Hi · 12-08-2002, 11:14 PM

I think the T-5 will hold up to more power than most people realize. Most destruction is caused by driver error. My T-5 has gotten me to the sixty foot mark in 1.315 seconds, 10.40's in the 1/4 @130-132MPH, all motor. I do believe no one has done it quicker! Furthermore, my T-5 is bone stock except for a steel bearing retainer and synthetic fluid. I have over 75 passes on this tranny with most sixty foots in the 1.35-1.38 range. Of course I don't powershift, but who would expect a T-5 to live behind a powershifted 600 horse motor. When someone tells me they tore up a T-5 with a 12 or 11 second motor, I wonder, was it the power, or the driver?....James

eatsgmcar · 12-09-2002, 12:55 PM

My 302 has near 330 RWHP (naturally aspirated).
I went trough 250-300 runs over the past 5 years
and my T5 is just fine. I usually launch the car between
4000 RPM and 5200 RPM. I m sure that it won t last forever
but i ll change my tranny only when it will break.

BEST 60' : 1.63s
BEST 1/8 : 7.82s
BEST 1/8 MPH: 88.5mph
BEST 1/4 : 12.282s
BEST 1/4 MPH: 109.22mph

SC

12-05-2002, 09:25 PM	#1
chickendreamer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 53	T-5 I've heard a lot of differing opinions about this transmission, from it being a complete piece of junk to a decent transmission. Now my question is to the people running 350+ horse power, if you ruined your T-5 what kind of a driver were you? Be realistic please, if you power shift every gear let me know. Personally I don't powershift cause i'd rather not blow up my tranny, sure i may get better times at the track but the thought of towing my car home isnt my idea of fun. Thanks in advance for the replies, __________________ Chicken Dreamer 1995 Mustang GT

12-05-2002, 10:53 PM	#2
JaxTheDJ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Jacksonville,Fla. Posts: 134	I can tell you this,I made over 100 passes at over 400rpm launch before mine tore up,and that was after it had 80,000 plus miles on it,and I am pushing under 350 hp. hope this helps. __________________ Jack 1989 Mustang LX: Converted to Carb.650 AED Holley DP,Weiand Stealth Intake,Edelbrock Performer RPM Aluminum Heads,Hooker Super Comps, Ground Pounder Uppers and Lowers,Moroso Drag Springs,NEW COMP Xtreme Energy Cam and 1.6 RR. ,a few other goodies.*** New 1/4 times-12.50 1987 SC GT ( fast as hell) 2001 Powerstroke Tow Vehicle 1989 Coupe. Sometimes when you cry,no one sees your tears.......... Sometimes when you are happy,no one sees your smile......... But,FART just ONE time..........

12-06-2002, 12:24 AM	#3
drtbiker Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mt. Prospect,IL Posts: 474	well my car was babied for its 65,000miles and then i got a whole of it and the t-5 went out on me after i got my tri ax shifter about 2,000 miles later of power shifting like once a week at the street races. I broke my imput shaft and the bearing retainer later __________________ 87-ford-mustang-SOLD! mods: 3:73's, off road h-pipe, b303 cam in gt- 40 motor w/ Power Plus intake, edelbrock 70mm tb & egr spacer, 72mm C&L, bbk long tubes, tremec tranny, centerforce dual friction clutch, upr and lwr CA's 255lph FP and soon more to come.... when i have money again SOME ADVICE Don't do burn outs in reverse it is very expensive New times with dead hook on dr's 13.27@103 with 2.0 60 foots w/100lb system Fastest time to date: 12.8@113

12-06-2002, 09:39 AM	#4
RoadWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Edmonton,Alberta,Canada Posts: 317	Ive got 353 at the flywheel and all of its goin through a 4cyl T5. Yes you heard me. Some people say it doesnt work or whatever. IT DOES. Its been in my car for about a year and a half and while i dont power shift it it does get its own share of abuse. And it still shifts nice and everything. I even got a pro 5.0 for it. Maybe im just lucky and this 4cyl turbo car tranny was a good find. But its holding up suprisingly well. I though it was gonna blow because of all the stories people tell about T-5's but its still sitting under the car. Ill be sure to let everyone know when it finally does go. __________________ Fast Company

12-06-2002, 11:40 PM	#5
Mustang_GT_90 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 68	T5's can hold it but only for so long and you have to watch the speed shifting. A member of our club with a built 347 has run 10.75 with the stock T5 launching it at I think it was around 4000 on slicks. Yanks the wheels and is gone. Here's a link to the car. http://www.stanggang.com/members/bri..._red/index.php Sure it'll hold but the real question is how long will it take it. That car above's owner was afraid to speed shift becuase he's selling it and was afraid to destroy the tranny. I'm running a stock T5 leaving the line on 150 shot of nitrous and granny shifting and it's holding fine so far. Also I've run the car all season and power shift it every pass on slicks and it's holding fine, and I made over 200 passes last season. I'm sure it's not gonna last for ever it's only a matter of time till it grenades. I think honestly most T5s break from not just the all out power that a normal street car can put to them, but the abuse of the driver. __________________ 90 Mustang, full weight, 5 speed, pulleys, 3.73 gears... 13.33@101 mph on stock motor and DOT's 12.44@112.5 on the juice. Check out our clubs website at http://www.stanggang.com

12-07-2002, 11:42 AM	#6
chickendreamer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 53	Thanks for all the replies guys, i'm starting to think the T-5 will hold up as long as I dont abuse it. Hey roadwarrior, i noticed you live in Edmonton, me too! I'd like to check out your car, i'm in the process of building up an engine right now, i'd like to see whats working in your car. Shoot me an email at chickendreamer@yahoo.ca __________________ Chicken Dreamer 1995 Mustang GT

12-07-2002, 12:37 PM	#7
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	don't powershift and your tranny should last you. a 4cyl tranny? well you dont have a 4cyl tranny, you have a TURBO 4 cyl tranny. they are just as strong as the older T-5 V8's, that is why it is holding up. If you were using just a regular 4cyl tranny, then you wouldnt get a year out of it. my friend put one in his 79 2bbl, and he ate it up within a year and 79's are not that powerful either. __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

12-07-2002, 02:53 PM	#8
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	A t-5 is a great street trans and thats it. If you want to get a little ruff here and there it will live a much shorter life with a 350hp and traction. The tremec 3550 will give you the best of both worlds. wade __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

12-07-2002, 03:26 PM	#9
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	Yea cluster gear broke in half while i was leaving the grocery store just driving normal, it was whinening though, so i knew it was sick, it had alot of miles on it though, my new rebuilt one has been beat down every week for yrs now, launching on e.t streets, sometimes at 4-5k, i really try my best to not miss 3rd gear, i think thats what killed my last one, but i will powershift 1st to 2nd shift to try and gain as much grouns as i can on my opponent (ls1's) lol, before they catch up at the top, if they can __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

12-08-2002, 11:14 PM	#10
Aim Hi Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 3	T-5 I think the T-5 will hold up to more power than most people realize. Most destruction is caused by driver error. My T-5 has gotten me to the sixty foot mark in 1.315 seconds, 10.40's in the 1/4 @130-132MPH, all motor. I do believe no one has done it quicker! Furthermore, my T-5 is bone stock except for a steel bearing retainer and synthetic fluid. I have over 75 passes on this tranny with most sixty foots in the 1.35-1.38 range. Of course I don't powershift, but who would expect a T-5 to live behind a powershifted 600 horse motor. When someone tells me they tore up a T-5 with a 12 or 11 second motor, I wonder, was it the power, or the driver?....James __________________ http://members.cox.net/meanlx/ Last edited by Aim Hi; 12-08-2002 at 11:28 PM..

12-09-2002, 12:55 PM	#11
eatsgmcar Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pont Rouge, Quebec, Canada Posts: 45	My 302 has near 330 RWHP (naturally aspirated). I went trough 250-300 runs over the past 5 years and my T5 is just fine. I usually launch the car between 4000 RPM and 5200 RPM. I m sure that it won t last forever but i ll change my tranny only when it will break. BEST 60' : 1.63s BEST 1/8 : 7.82s BEST 1/8 MPH: 88.5mph BEST 1/4 : 12.282s BEST 1/4 MPH: 109.22mph SC Last edited by eatsgmcar; 12-09-2002 at 01:03 PM..