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Elwagon91
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Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:48 am 
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Putting a ef 302 in my ef will be stroked and s**t looking for 250 rwkw
Will a e series t5 be ok or should I put in a 5.4l box ?
Or what do you think ?

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Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:52 am 
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a t5 will work but wont last with 250+rwkw, especially if your going to use all 250 of those kw in a sporty fashion.lol..

to be honest if you want a manual and you only want to do it once, go a t56 6 speed..
you can try strengthened t5 gear sets ect, but I think you will still break them..
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Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:05 pm 
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So will a 5speed out of a ba is that as strong as a 6speed ? Cos I really didn't wanna spend 3 to 5k on a box set up

 

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Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:09 pm 
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nope the ba 5 speed is pretty much still a t5 and no stronger..

you could go with a tremec tko but will still cost you around 3g and still isn't as strong as a t56.. I guess you could say the tko is a in between t5 and t56.
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 Post subject: Re: What gearbox should I use
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:11 pm 
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Well that sucks might just stay auto :(

 

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Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:13 pm 
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atleast with auto even the std btr can still handle that power for a while..
otherwise c4?
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Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:19 pm 
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Are you talking about a TR3650 5sp ????
They are really long, and you may need to alter the tranny tunnel, and/or shifter point.
Also, see where the starter motor mounts ????....what would you do for that ???

 

 

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I just want somthing that can handle the power or I might just down tune the motor to like 230rwkw or somthing and see how a e series t5 goes and once it s**t it self il go back auto if I think I need to

 

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I just want somthing that can handle the power or I might just down tune the motor to like 230rwkw or somthing and see how a e series t5 goes and once it s**t it self il go back auto if I think I need to


You may have to look to the US for a 5sp box.....something for a Mustang.

 

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Actually the TR3650 is very strong...it's pretty much like a T56 without the extra gear. I'd go straight for a TR6060 conversion. These are the toughest and shift the best. Get hold of D&D transmissions in the states.
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