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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 02:24 AM
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How much power can our stock trannys hold? For say..... a new engine?
Old Jun 20, 2007 | 03:58 AM
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Stock prolly 350??? I would suggest a shiftkit and stall anyways
Old Jun 20, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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4Rs or t5s?
Old Jun 20, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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4Rs or t5s?
+1 the t5 can only handle 275 ft/lbs of torque as stated by the manufacturer. I'm not sure about the 4r, but it is the same tranny as in the GT so I imagine quite a bit of power.
Old Jun 20, 2007 | 02:11 PM
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4r70s were also used in fseries trucks i believe,
Old Jun 20, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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I remember being told 350 one time, so thats what i have kinda figured it was. I already have a clutch, so im not worried about that. But if i get a enw engine im only getting either a 310-325 crate motor or at LEAST a v8 from a gt
Old Jun 21, 2007 | 02:11 AM
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so im guessing its safe to say our trannys would be able to handle 325hp safely for a while right?
Old Jun 21, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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yes but only the 4R70 will link up to the 4.6 t5 wont you need a t45 or t3650 or a t56 or TKO
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