Manual transmissions, T45, T5, 3650, T-56 ETC
10-05-2005, 11:12 PM
#21
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New Mustang Owner ? about Trans
I have a 96 Mustang GT with an auto trans. My question is I so desperately want to go with a manual trans. I have about 63K on the odmeter I am pretty new to the Mustang world I have only had it 3 months, it drives well other than a little creaking when I am turning the wheel to park or things like that. Engine runs really good, bone dry underneath chassis, new alternator, it was in a side collision but was not totaled. So I want to know should I get a T-45, T-65, or Tremec off of Ebay cause I don't want to pay top dollar. Also, I'm not lookin' to get tons of HP out of my Mustang in the future maybe in the future I would be looking at the maximum output of 350 Horses. I'm not a hard driver either and I'm an Ex- Taurus SHO owner so I won't be long until I start seeking out low costing performance parts and jobs to go to my performance shop with. Thanx for what ever input you guys have.
10-06-2005, 01:15 AM
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RE: New Mustang Owner ? about Trans
what tranny's are able to directly bolt into what mustangs??? me for example, i have an 00 GT with a 5 spd t-45 i believe. my 3rd gear syncro has begun to grind occasionally. can i go back with a 3650, or a t-56?
10-06-2005, 03:38 AM
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RE: New Mustang Owner ? about Trans
ORIGINAL: mosnet23
I have a 96 Mustang GT with an auto trans. My question is I so desperately want to go with a manual trans. I have about 63K on the odmeter I am pretty new to the Mustang world I have only had it 3 months, it drives well other than a little creaking when I am turning the wheel to park or things like that. Engine runs really good, bone dry underneath chassis, new alternator, it was in a side collision but was not totaled. So I want to know should I get a T-45, T-65, or Tremec off of Ebay cause I don't want to pay top dollar. Also, I'm not lookin' to get tons of HP out of my Mustang in the future maybe in the future I would be looking at the maximum output of 350 Horses. I'm not a hard driver either and I'm an Ex- Taurus SHO owner so I won't be long until I start seeking out low costing performance parts and jobs to go to my performance shop with. Thanx for what ever input you guys have.
I have a 96 Mustang GT with an auto trans. My question is I so desperately want to go with a manual trans. I have about 63K on the odmeter I am pretty new to the Mustang world I have only had it 3 months, it drives well other than a little creaking when I am turning the wheel to park or things like that. Engine runs really good, bone dry underneath chassis, new alternator, it was in a side collision but was not totaled. So I want to know should I get a T-45, T-65, or Tremec off of Ebay cause I don't want to pay top dollar. Also, I'm not lookin' to get tons of HP out of my Mustang in the future maybe in the future I would be looking at the maximum output of 350 Horses. I'm not a hard driver either and I'm an Ex- Taurus SHO owner so I won't be long until I start seeking out low costing performance parts and jobs to go to my performance shop with. Thanx for what ever input you guys have.
10-10-2005, 04:19 AM
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RE: New Mustang Owner ? about Trans
JUST CURIOUS, WHAT YEAR WAS YOUR SHO? I HAD A SERIES 2 1994, THOSE CARS WERE SLEEPERS, THEY WERE REALLY QUICK. I ACTUALLY SOLD THE SHO TO BUY THE 2002 MUSTANG GT I DRIVE NOW. THE ONLY THING THAT BUGGED ME WAS I FELT THAT THE SHO WOULD SMOKE THE STANG IN THE FIRST 1/8 MILE. WELL, I TOOK CARE OF THAT. FOR ABOUT $ 400.00 I KNOW THE SHO WOULDN'T EVENG GET A SNIFF OF THE STANG ANYWHERE DOWN THE LINE... NOW THAT STANG JUST FLAT OUT RUNS NICE.
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10-10-2005, 02:02 PM
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RE: New Mustang Owner ? about Trans
ORIGINAL: krukster
i know this, will a t-56, 3650, tko 500 fit DIRECTLY into my 2000 GT. if not, what kind of modifications are necessary to make them fit? thanks guys
i know this, will a t-56, 3650, tko 500 fit DIRECTLY into my 2000 GT. if not, what kind of modifications are necessary to make them fit? thanks guys
10-17-2005, 12:39 AM
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RE: New Mustang Owner ? about Trans
ORIGINAL: ShadowDrake
The T-45 came stock in Mustangs that year, this would fit and be fine at 350HP/TQ. The T-56 is in 03-04 Cobras, it's a six speed, and bullet proof. Tremec makes both of these transmissions as well as the TR3650 in the mid 01-04 GTs.
The T-45 came stock in Mustangs that year, this would fit and be fine at 350HP/TQ. The T-56 is in 03-04 Cobras, it's a six speed, and bullet proof. Tremec makes both of these transmissions as well as the TR3650 in the mid 01-04 GTs.
10-17-2005, 12:52 AM
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RE: New Mustang Owner ? about Trans
ORIGINAL: mosnet23
If i wanted to get around 325 to 350HP/TQ should I seek bolt-on mods (e.g. Superchip, K&N MAF, Borla Exhuast, Cold air) for that type of performance or engine work (e.g. cam swaps, Super Charger, Heads)? Also, would this have an impact on if I should go with a T-45 or T-56?
ORIGINAL: ShadowDrake
The T-45 came stock in Mustangs that year, this would fit and be fine at 350HP/TQ. The T-56 is in 03-04 Cobras, it's a six speed, and bullet proof. Tremec makes both of these transmissions as well as the TR3650 in the mid 01-04 GTs.
The T-45 came stock in Mustangs that year, this would fit and be fine at 350HP/TQ. The T-56 is in 03-04 Cobras, it's a six speed, and bullet proof. Tremec makes both of these transmissions as well as the TR3650 in the mid 01-04 GTs.
10-17-2005, 12:59 AM
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RE: New Mustang Owner ? about Trans
ORIGINAL: mosnet23
If i wanted to get around 325 to 350HP/TQ should I seek bolt-on mods (e.g. Superchip, K&N MAF, Borla Exhuast, Cold air) for that type of performance or engine work (e.g. cam swaps, Super Charger, Heads)? Also, would this have an impact on if I should go with a T-45 or T-56?
ORIGINAL: ShadowDrake
The T-45 came stock in Mustangs that year, this would fit and be fine at 350HP/TQ. The T-56 is in 03-04 Cobras, it's a six speed, and bullet proof. Tremec makes both of these transmissions as well as the TR3650 in the mid 01-04 GTs.
The T-45 came stock in Mustangs that year, this would fit and be fine at 350HP/TQ. The T-56 is in 03-04 Cobras, it's a six speed, and bullet proof. Tremec makes both of these transmissions as well as the TR3650 in the mid 01-04 GTs.
I would say go with the T-56 over the T-45 and not have to worry about it in the least if you decide to get more power out of your stang later.