ANYONE HAVING MANUAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH 2005/2006 MUSTANGS?
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ANYONE HAVING MANUAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH 2005/2006 MUSTANGS?
The 2005/2006 Mustaangs have TR3650 manual transmissions in them.
I have a 2001 Mustang GT with THIS transmission that needs to be rebuilt or replaced(new). I only have 55,500 miles on it. There was a big problem with these transmissions. Mostly 2001-2003 Mustangs. I have been planning to buy a 2007 Mustang GT. I want to know if this tranny has been fixed yet. If the transmission is still crap, I'll get an automatic.
Those without problems, I'd like to hear from you too.
I have a 2001 Mustang GT with THIS transmission that needs to be rebuilt or replaced(new). I only have 55,500 miles on it. There was a big problem with these transmissions. Mostly 2001-2003 Mustangs. I have been planning to buy a 2007 Mustang GT. I want to know if this tranny has been fixed yet. If the transmission is still crap, I'll get an automatic.
Those without problems, I'd like to hear from you too.
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RE: ANYONE HAVING MANUAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH 2005/2006 MUSTANGS?
Slick-Shifting Five-Speed Manuals
For those who prefer to compute their own shift points, five-speed manual transmissions are standard on the GT version of the 2005 Mustang.
The V-8 powered GT is equipped with a rugged Tremec 3650 gearbox; the V-6 cars get a Tremec T-5 manual. Both have been improved for shift quality and efficiency. For example, they now use a flange coupling instead of a splined drive with the driveshaft that results in better balance and reduced lash. An all-new shift linkage is designed to provide quick engagement of the gears, producing a solid feel and none of the "notchiness" apparent on some previous Mustangs.
The boosted hydraulic clutch reduces pedal effort while still offering a performance feel. The V-6 clutch has new plate materials for durability, and the V-8 clutch has been enlarged to handle the 300 horsepower of the new 4.6-liter, three-valve MOD engine.
In both automatic and manual transmission cars, Mustang GT models use a two-piece driveshaft that can withstand higher engine speeds and torque. V-6 models use a slip-in-tube driveshaft.
The rear axle ratio is 3.55:1 for the Mustang GT when equipped with a manual transmission. All other Mustangs use a 3.31:1 final drive ratio. The Mustang GT comes standard with a traction-lock 8.8-inch rear axle for smooth launches and better grip on loose or slippery surfaces.
All axles have a robust ring-and-pinion gear and feature a stiff differential case to reduce flex during cornering.
For those who prefer to compute their own shift points, five-speed manual transmissions are standard on the GT version of the 2005 Mustang.
The V-8 powered GT is equipped with a rugged Tremec 3650 gearbox; the V-6 cars get a Tremec T-5 manual. Both have been improved for shift quality and efficiency. For example, they now use a flange coupling instead of a splined drive with the driveshaft that results in better balance and reduced lash. An all-new shift linkage is designed to provide quick engagement of the gears, producing a solid feel and none of the "notchiness" apparent on some previous Mustangs.
The boosted hydraulic clutch reduces pedal effort while still offering a performance feel. The V-6 clutch has new plate materials for durability, and the V-8 clutch has been enlarged to handle the 300 horsepower of the new 4.6-liter, three-valve MOD engine.
In both automatic and manual transmission cars, Mustang GT models use a two-piece driveshaft that can withstand higher engine speeds and torque. V-6 models use a slip-in-tube driveshaft.
The rear axle ratio is 3.55:1 for the Mustang GT when equipped with a manual transmission. All other Mustangs use a 3.31:1 final drive ratio. The Mustang GT comes standard with a traction-lock 8.8-inch rear axle for smooth launches and better grip on loose or slippery surfaces.
All axles have a robust ring-and-pinion gear and feature a stiff differential case to reduce flex during cornering.
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