T-5 Torque Rating

sleeperstang · 06-27-2002, 04:27 PM

As we all know, the T-5 is one of the most popular mods for vintage mustangs. I myself am looking into doing this upgrade, but I have a feeling that when all is said and done, my engine will produce a high amount of torque. The World Class T-5z which is what Ford used on the '93 cobra has a max rating of 330 ft*lb of torque, which is the highest rating on any of the T-5's.

This is where my question comes into play. I know a built engine can pump out oodles of torque, but in a 65 stang it would take extra effort to put in a tremec 3550 or something like that. I'd rather pay more IF I can to increase the torque limit on the T-5 because of the availibilty of conversion kits and just all around ease. So, is it possible to increase the torque rating on a T-5, and does anyone know of a company that sells/builds these transmissions. Thnx for your help!

Mr 5 0 · 06-27-2002, 08:18 PM

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06-27-2002, 04:27 PM	#1
sleeperstang Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lynwood, CA, U.S.A. Posts: 82	T-5 Torque Rating As we all know, the T-5 is one of the most popular mods for vintage mustangs. I myself am looking into doing this upgrade, but I have a feeling that when all is said and done, my engine will produce a high amount of torque. The World Class T-5z which is what Ford used on the '93 cobra has a max rating of 330 ft*lb of torque, which is the highest rating on any of the T-5's. This is where my question comes into play. I know a built engine can pump out oodles of torque, but in a 65 stang it would take extra effort to put in a tremec 3550 or something like that. I'd rather pay more IF I can to increase the torque limit on the T-5 because of the availibilty of conversion kits and just all around ease. So, is it possible to increase the torque rating on a T-5, and does anyone know of a company that sells/builds these transmissions. Thnx for your help! __________________ 65 Mustang Coupe...Comp Cams 262 Xtreme Energy, T-5 conversion, Romac Balancer, 620 Front Springs-4.5 Mid-eye rear springs.......work in progress

06-27-2002, 08:18 PM	#2
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	T-5 torque D&D Performance in MI. www.ddperformance.com 248 - 926 - 6220

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