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T-5 fluids......

I'm going to drain the T-5 before I re-install it, and fill it when it's back in the car with fresh fluids. How many quarts does that thing hold. I do not remember those specs.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

T-5 fluids......

Reply #1 –
For some reason, 3 quarts of Ford automatic tranny fluid comes to mind. If I'm wrong, please correct me.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

T-5 fluids......

Reply #2 –
I am also thinking 3 quarts, my tranny guy told me to run 50 weight engine oil instead of ATF fluid.  He said that it will extend the life of the tranny with the thicker oil and the oil wont break down as fast.

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Reply #3 –
I'm currently running gm syncromesh fluid, seems to be pretty smooth.

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Reply #4 –
I may do that. No 50 weight. I'd be afraid of something going wrong. LOL. My luck with the Sport lately.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

T-5 fluids......

Reply #5 –
I MAY try the synchromesh.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

T-5 fluids......

Reply #6 –
I have always used the Ford synthetic auto trans fluid, will not break down and gives excellent wear and great shifting. T-5's and gear oil do not get along....
1985 Turbo Coupe
1988 Thunderbird Sport
1996 F150

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Reply #7 –
I put a quart  bottle of Lucas ATF non-slip stuff in mine then the Ford ATF.  Seems to be fine after a couple thousand miles.
1988 T-Bird Sport Coupe--5.0 HO, MAF swap, 1-5/8" shorties, BBK/Flowmaster exhaust, Explorer intake, 70mm Edelbrock TB, T5, B&M short throw, Centerforce clutch and PP, disc brake TC rear w/ 3.55's, TC front brakes, '98 Cobra springs, DIY SFC's, other misc .  14.05 @ 98mph with launching too low and shifting too high.

T-5 fluids......

Reply #8 –
A few options it seems.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..