IWannaGoFast Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 I am new to the Ford world. I know there are at least 3 types of T5 ford trannys, World Class, Borg warner, and borg warner/ tremec. Is one necessarily better than the other? I also know they came in a variety of vehicles, are there some you really want and some that should be avoided due to reliability or gearing? As some of you know I am building a Monster Miata, I have my mild 302 and the 8.8 IRS but I still need a T5. I just know absolutely nothing about them and I searched through the forum but pretty much all the posts are about T56s or troubleshooting. Can Someone school me? I see them for sale from $100-$700 and don't know what I should aim for. There is currently one for $120 out of a Ranger near my Grandparents, but I was unsure if the gearing would suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbracing81 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 If your starting from scratch, is a T56 out of the question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWannaGoFast Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Aren't T56s drastically more $? Plus having a Ford motor and a Ford rear, it just seemed easier to have a Ford trans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbracing81 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 T-5's came in everything back in the day. They were made by Borg/Warner for everyone. Same with the T56. If you look, you might be able to find one for a reasonable price. The double over drive is worth the money IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 I would expect you to pay at least double for a t-56. Easily a $1k+ transmission when you find them, whereas T5s are everywhere for not a whole lot of money. Don't know how much added expense there would be to make a t56 work for you, but I loved the one I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbracing81 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 At over $4 a gallon, the T56 would eventually pay for itself. I love having mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWannaGoFast Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Just hard to justify, the car is almost done and I'm at less than $2500 including the car. It would be $1000+ and then a custom bell housing and custom driveshaft... Plus MPGs should be alright considering the final product will be probably 1000lbs lighter than anything a 5.0 has powered from the factory... BUT if someone wants to contribute a T56 to help the cause I am down lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 If your budget allows it look for an older Tremec 3550. Still 10 spline in and you can use a stock drive shaft but WAY better than any production T5. They go fow around 700 to 1000 used and in decent shape. If you absolutely cant flip that bill than a Z spec T5 would be your best bet, the others are going to be 50/50 on if they last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWannaGoFast Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Know of where I can find a Zspec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Know of where I can find a Zspec? IF your going to buy a T5 I would suggest the one your looking at on Buckeye Stangs, Matt put that one together and its got the good synchros in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKilbourne Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 At over $4 a gallon, the T56 would eventually pay for itself. I love having mine. The T-56 in my Cobra has the same 6th gear ratio as the 5th gear in 5 speed cars. Not helping me at all My friend has one of the Magnum T-56's in his car and it only revs at around 1800 in 6th at 80. Mine is around 2300 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWannaGoFast Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 A friend on another forum found this bit of useful info: http://www.moderndriveline.com/Technical_Bits/t5_history.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMustangStampede Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 What kind of power you talking? Have you ever heard of the t5 boom. I have a friend who goes through these thing like candy and there is always a boom. His stang's are rarely ever stock though, so that could be the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWannaGoFast Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I am learning more and more. I just have simple mods so not a ton of power, plus the car is almost 1000lbs lighter than anything a 302 came in so that's less strain on it too... I am looking 300ish hp plus the occasional 75-100 shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbracing81 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I am learning more and more. I just have simple mods so not a ton of power, plus the car is almost 1000lbs lighter than anything a 302 came in so that's less strain on it too... I am looking 300ish hp plus the occasional 75-100 shot 3ooHP plus a 100 shot is gonna be have bunch of torque with it. I think you're gonna break a stock T5. Just my opinion sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKilbourne Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 3ooHP plus a 100 shot is gonna be have bunch of torque with it. I think you're gonna break a stock T5. Just my opinion sir. You aren't the only one who thinks that the T-5 won't hold up to that torque for long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangman2011 Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Yeah you got it mixed up. Borg warner makes them....there are 4 cyl versions, regular, world class, fms version, cobra version and then tremec variations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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