T-5 Death Bed
 

Hi guys, my 2nd gear synchronizer is going out in my T-5, and I would really rather not have it rebuilt/replaced, I'm about to be running a s/c, and "maybe" some engine work in the future, and I would rather not break it again. Would a T-45 from a 96-98 cobra, be a nice replacement/upgrade, and shift as smoothly as a T-5? Or any other transmission be a good replacement? Thanks.

The t45 wont work on a 5.0, it has a different bolt pattern.

Yep, it wont work. Different pattern.

3550, TKO or T56 if you want something better.

you can get in touch with Astro Performance and make your T5 pretty stout too, its about ~25lbs lighter than the nest lightest option listed btw.

up to you

Ok. Thanks. That blows. So, Astro performance can rebuild it to make it stronger, to have a higher hp rating?

no, but they can increase the tq rating... lol

how over the top are you looking to go?

moderndriveline.com offers a T5Z for the SN95's that uses an Australian Falcon's IPS that doesnt require a pilot bearing spacer like Astro's do, but its only good for 350tq or so

I'm looking for one thats good to about 400hp. So after my s/c is put on, and later decide to maybe do some engine work, I dont destroy it pulling out the shop. lol But I have pitched around the idea of a TKO cobra r tranny, but my wallet cries every time I see that $2000 price tag, but might be worth it.

gotta pay to play...

would you rather spend $3000 on a GREAT trans, or blow $1000 a couple of times when you grenade a T5 several times...