[rancheroo]

I know a lot of folks have 3550's and TKO's & run large HP & torque engines. Do these Tremecs erally hold up?

The standard 3550 is rated for 350 ft-lbs of torque.
The TKO is rated for 425 ft-lbs of torque (right off the Tremec web site).

A couple of my Ford buddies here in town feel strongly that high hp/torque applications will quickly destroy either of these trannys. In fact, one buddy is selling a Hurst shifter & a Tremec aluminum bellhousing for $200 & giving a 3550 away with it. He has a 358 Windsor Mustang, blew 2nd gear & split the transmission case right up the front.

I really want an overdrive transmission so I can run tall gears, but don't want to make a $1400 mistake. I'm building a 408 stroker (Windsor) with AFR 205 heads.

Again, I know that lots of folks have 3550's (even T-5s) that support lots of power, but are these the exception & not the rule? Would like to hear more (especially from you top loader guys).

Rick