82 GT tranny swap - help

[tireburner163]

Originally Posted by Mustang1982

I heard the 4 speed is better than the 5. Someone told me the 5th gear overdrive is worhtless. 4 speeds are supposebly better in racing i heard but im not to sure. I dont know much. =)

Joey

You don't use 5th racing, it's a gas mileage gear.

The T-5 is a far FAR better transmisson for racing than the SROD (Single Rail Over Drive) 4 speed he has now. 4th is OD with a SROD.

[rwhite65]

Originally Posted by tireburner163

You don't use 5th racing, it's a gas mileage gear.

The T-5 is a far FAR better transmisson for racing than the SROD (Single Rail Over Drive) 4 speed he has now. 4th is OD with a SROD.

Exactly!
Ryan