Ok my mustang has a t-5 in it from a 85 gt. Not the best trans by far for the 351w, but it works as long as its not beat. I have an original 4 speed, that i know they are worth good money. Should i sell the trans, and put the money into the car, or do you think it would be in my best intrest to get that t-5 out of it. I know for a fact i might beat on it alittel and don't wanna be stranded somewhere. Any opinions would be greatly apreciated. Im starting to get more concered since, im getting my permit in april, and my father said i can have the car as my first so im extactic
the t5 should be fine. i used a 4cyl version behind a 302 for 2 yrs, and it never gave me any problems. depends on how much torque you put through it. my 302 was making around 220 rwtq. a 4sp and 4.11 gears is gonna kill you in gas, if you drive it on the street a lot.
its running a 4.10 posi right now, its a warmed up 351, were talking about 400tq, but the 4.10's are coming out(starting to make noise), and 3.55's are going in. its gonna be my everyday car, so i want reliablity, and better gas milage, would the lose of a 5th gear make a lot of difference. I am for a fact taking the 700cfm off for a 550 demon, new pump and filter, and many things to make it as reliable as possible, and still be able to whoop the camaro's and firebirds, and imports around my house
I personally would leave the 5 speed in it or get another manual or simular.
Not many people can drivem much anymore
I vote for keep the 4 spd for a spare and use the 5 spd till it breaks.
its def staying manual, i refuse to put in a auto.i don't know what exactly im gonna do. i have to get the car and the 700 tons of spare parts my dad has for it here. Then go through it make sure its reliable, and get it undercoated and painted, cause im not letting the new england weather rot it. Thanks for the help, its much apreciated. What would u guys recomend for a trans after i do the motor work. Can you say 408w stroker, afr heads, and much much more some day. Thanks again
Agreed. For daily use, a 5 speed would be of utmost benefit.