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Conman · 11-20-2002, 12:03 AM

The torque rating for the 85 T-5 is 265 ft lbs
I am pretty sure that it was 1990 that the torque rating went up to 300 ft lbs.
I think it was due to a change in the alloy used for the gearset that changed the torque rating. Syncros might have something to do with it as well but I don't think so.

either way, as long as it is a 5.0 it should be alright.
my tranny is the same as the one in that 85

11-20-2002, 12:03 AM	#5
Conman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 351	The torque rating for the 85 T-5 is 265 ft lbs I am pretty sure that it was 1990 that the torque rating went up to 300 ft lbs. I think it was due to a change in the alloy used for the gearset that changed the torque rating. Syncros might have something to do with it as well but I don't think so. either way, as long as it is a 5.0 it should be alright. my tranny is the same as the one in that 85 __________________ '88 lx, Black on Black, check it out here Spent all my money on school, what a dumb mistake I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care.