face1028

you sould be able to get arebuilt t-5 for about 500 bucks

FiveOhNo

straight cuts are loud, not as strong (not as much contact area), and just overall harsh gears. that's why i was wondering why the preference over the helical.

Muscles

Hey guys Im looking into a new tranny also, Im going with the Tremec 3550 for my 89 GT daily driver. I had a question when I get that do I need a new bell housing, and also do I need to do any mods anywhere (crossmember, drivline, etc....)? Or is it a straight bolt in? Thanks>.......thought Id atake advantage on this string instead of starting a new one.

mkspeed26

i think the 3550 is just a bolt on and doesnt need a new bell housing, at least from what ive heard

Muscles

ok good, Im just gonna change the clutch and boom my babe will be ready to rock again, poor thing, her orig. T-5 is tired, I think the synchos are going out, 2 and 3rd grind if I punch em in too fast.</P>

mkspeed26

yea, i think it is just a stronger t-5

Muscles

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jt351

ALL Tremecs(3550, tko,tkoII)takes a different bellhousing, It has a different bolt pattern. it is the same bellhousing as a 79-82 mustang with the s-rod. You can buy it from where ever you get the tremec 3550 from for about 169.00$ or get a and explosion one that has both bolt patterns. The cross member will work, but you have to cut the welds and slide it back. The tremec will come with a stock type shifter, but if you have a nice short trhow it won't work, cause it is also different, I know all that stuff is differnt cause I just went through with it. happy trails, And if you choose to still buy it, you will be very happy with it, so much better that those junk t-5's

yardbird

I rebuilt my t-5's in both my mustangs using the rebuild kit $159 and the super alloy gearset which makes the t-5 stronger you can get the 3.35 1st gear for $299 or the 2.95 1st for $499.Mine have held up well so far but i havent put on sticky tires yet so well see.Its nice to know how to rebuild them myself though.I used a magazine article.The procedure is probably on the internet somewhere.Its just an option you couldnt go wrong with a tremec or a performance automatic though I have heard that an automatic is more consistant at the track.