T-5 in a truck?

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re: T-5 in a truck?

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From what I've heard, I wouldn't put one in a truck, at least not an older full size truck. They are not that stout of a tranny, and the weight alone of these trucks will wear them out quickly.

just my :2cents: as I don't have first hand experience with them.
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T-5s suck.
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Well, I didn't want to say it, but...
heep70 wrote:T-5s suck.

Since you did... :yt:


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I must agree. The stock T-5's arent very good. It tokk only a matter of weeks to tear 5th gear outta mine after I installed the 351w in my mustang. Yes 5th not 2nd or 3rd. Freakin unreal.

If you want a 5speed you need a Tremec or something beefy like that.
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It started out as a 4cyl. tranny. 8)
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Post by marz68 »

The T-5 on my 89 mustang crapped out on me in the freeway. Get a tremec or a 5 speed from a late 70's f250.
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Thanks for you honest opinion guys.....anyone know the model number of that late 70's 5-speed?
71 Shortbed Stock 302 3spd
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