Whats a good tranny?

Scrapla · 11-24-2003, 07:06 PM

Im installing my new engine soon which is a 347 with a 100hp shot of n20 which will only be used at the track maybe twice a year the car is my daily driver and I wanna upgrade the tranny with either a new t5 or a tremec Im just wondering what you people think about these two trannys and what would be a nice set up I want something durable thats gonna last and take a beating now and again.

89fast5oh · 11-24-2003, 07:11 PM

I would use the G-Force T-5 gearset upgrade kit that is now available. It is less than the price of a Tremec and you don't have to get a new bellhousing and shifter. Any trans shop could install it and works great for car around 3000lbs with sticky tires and 600hp.

302 LX Eric · 11-25-2003, 08:28 AM

I'm running a Tremec 3550 with King Cobra clutch, aluminum fly and Pro 5.0 shifter. Overall, I'm very happy with the Tremec. It shifts crisply and is definitely a more rugged tranny than the T5 - you can just feel the difference when shifting.

Now I just wish I could find a longer handle for my Pro 5.0 shifter - I hate how short it is!

E

tireburner163 · 11-25-2003, 09:14 AM

Definatly get a G-Force T-5. They're ultra beefy

-Josh, aka the tireburner

Scrapla · 11-25-2003, 11:34 AM

Any places online carry the G force T5?

tireburner163 · 11-25-2003, 11:54 AM

Here's a link to their web-site

http://www.g-forcetransmissions.com/tran_gt-5.asp

USMC302 · 11-25-2003, 02:28 PM

Good info here, definately afraid of putting the turbo'd 331 on stock axles and just a T5 with alloy gears and a steel bearing retainer. No slicks for me for a while....

Scrapla · 11-26-2003, 12:50 AM

How do you think the tremec 3550 would hold up with a 347 as a daily and the occasional spray of NOS ( 100hp )

89fast5oh · 11-26-2003, 12:57 AM

If your set on getting a tremec i would get the TKO, it is just a few hundred $ more but can handle 500+ flbs, I would still have to recomend the G-Force T-5 kit, at less money than the tremecs with more power capacity. Also a tremec weighs around 40lbs more than the g force t5.

Scrapla · 11-26-2003, 02:07 AM

G-Force T-5 Synchronized Upgrade Kits $1,000

Is this the kit?, I see one for $1,500 also

89fast5oh · 11-26-2003, 12:43 PM

The G-Force T-5 upgrade kit is $995-1000 and includes:
26 spline input shaft, heavy duty 1,2,3 speed gears, hd counter shaft. Mainshaft is reused or you can upgrade for more$.

jonnyk · 11-26-2003, 10:02 PM

X2C Motorsports has a great rebuilt Tremec offer. They disassemble and reassemble new Tremec's to their specifications and it seems as though they are quite a lot more reliable and stronger than a standard Tremec.
http://www.x2cmotorsports.com/tranny_shop.shtml

Might be interesting to you.

11-24-2003, 07:06 PM	#1
Scrapla Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 532	Whats a good tranny? Im installing my new engine soon which is a 347 with a 100hp shot of n20 which will only be used at the track maybe twice a year the car is my daily driver and I wanna upgrade the tranny with either a new t5 or a tremec Im just wondering what you people think about these two trannys and what would be a nice set up I want something durable thats gonna last and take a beating now and again. __________________ 90gt 347 and some bolt ons :-) RICE HATERS MEMBER #73

11-24-2003, 07:11 PM	#2
89fast5oh Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 56	Re: Trans help I would use the G-Force T-5 gearset upgrade kit that is now available. It is less than the price of a Tremec and you don't have to get a new bellhousing and shifter. Any trans shop could install it and works great for car around 3000lbs with sticky tires and 600hp.

11-25-2003, 08:28 AM	#3
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	I'm running a Tremec 3550 with King Cobra clutch, aluminum fly and Pro 5.0 shifter. Overall, I'm very happy with the Tremec. It shifts crisply and is definitely a more rugged tranny than the T5 - you can just feel the difference when shifting. Now I just wish I could find a longer handle for my Pro 5.0 shifter - I hate how short it is! 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'

11-25-2003, 09:14 AM	#4
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Definatly get a G-Force T-5. They're ultra beefy -Josh, aka the tireburner __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

11-25-2003, 11:34 AM	#5
Scrapla Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 532	Any places online carry the G force T5? __________________ 90gt 347 and some bolt ons :-) RICE HATERS MEMBER #73

11-25-2003, 11:54 AM	#6
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Here's a link to their web-site http://www.g-forcetransmissions.com/tran_gt-5.asp __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

11-25-2003, 02:28 PM	#7
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	Good info here, definately afraid of putting the turbo'd 331 on stock axles and just a T5 with alloy gears and a steel bearing retainer. No slicks for me for a while.... __________________

11-26-2003, 12:50 AM	#8
Scrapla Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 532	How do you think the tremec 3550 would hold up with a 347 as a daily and the occasional spray of NOS ( 100hp ) __________________ 90gt 347 and some bolt ons :-) RICE HATERS MEMBER #73

11-26-2003, 12:57 AM	#9
89fast5oh Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 56	If your set on getting a tremec i would get the TKO, it is just a few hundred $ more but can handle 500+ flbs, I would still have to recomend the G-Force T-5 kit, at less money than the tremecs with more power capacity. Also a tremec weighs around 40lbs more than the g force t5.

11-26-2003, 02:07 AM	#10
Scrapla Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 532	G-Force T-5 Synchronized Upgrade Kits $1,000 Is this the kit?, I see one for $1,500 also __________________ 90gt 347 and some bolt ons :-) RICE HATERS MEMBER #73

11-26-2003, 12:43 PM	#11
89fast5oh Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 56	The G-Force T-5 upgrade kit is $995-1000 and includes: 26 spline input shaft, heavy duty 1,2,3 speed gears, hd counter shaft. Mainshaft is reused or you can upgrade for more$. __________________ 351W .030", AFR 185s, Crane roller cam-.543" 220 -.562" 228@.050, TFS 351W EFI intake, Billet Roller Rockers, BBK Long Tubes, BBK X- Pipe, Dynomax Race Magnums w/dumps, 30lb injectors, 190lph intank pump, Holley Adjustable FPR, 75mm TB&MA, Underdrive pulleys, Aluminum Rad, Billet Flywheel, McCloud Clutch, World Class T-5, B&M Ripper Shifter 4.10s, McCreary G-60s, Lakewood 90/10s, Comp. Enginering 3 way adjust/rear, Upper and Lower Control arms, Autometer gauges.

11-26-2003, 10:02 PM	#12
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	X2C Motorsports has a great rebuilt Tremec offer. They disassemble and reassemble new Tremec's to their specifications and it seems as though they are quite a lot more reliable and stronger than a standard Tremec. http://www.x2cmotorsports.com/tranny_shop.shtml Might be interesting to you. __________________ Novi 2000 now spinning off the snout of the 331... Mods Pics

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