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Old 04-13-2006, 11:46 PM
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Default WASP 22 for transplant.

Finally after trying for two years to get my auto working for both the track and the highway I am fed up and parked the car. Planning on fitting a manual. T5 is the way to go I believe. Any ideas gentlemen re the refit.

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Old 04-14-2006, 03:35 AM
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hi richard
go for the t5 tremec they have better internals
cheers jess
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Old 04-14-2006, 05:35 AM
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HI Richard,
I am just about to take out the Mustang T5 out of my car, Tomorrow actually, picked up the hoist from Beejay yesterday.

I would like to get rid of it, from fly wheel to yoke including master and slave cylinders, clutch,starter motor etc.

The T5 has been converted to hydraulic with the use of a Dellow bellhousing.

Let me know if you are interested, going cheap!!!!

I am replacing the Mustang T5 with a Tremec Tko 600 with the final ratio of .82. I am using a Yella Terra billet steel flywheel and Textralia are modifying a clutch to suit. I am using one of those hydraulic throw out bearings, a holden part actually and a Lakewood steel safety bellhousing.

I am not sure how all this will work as I have not tested it yet, I will let you know when i do.


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Old 04-14-2006, 11:23 AM
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HI Richard,
I am using one of those hydraulic throw out bearings, a holden part actually and a Lakewood steel safety bellhousing.
Stage 1 in his conversion to the dark side........
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Old 04-14-2006, 09:24 PM
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Have your email at home, any idea how much, is the gearbox dead from Winton. Email me at kuduman_1@yahoo.com
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Old 04-15-2006, 05:09 AM
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Default Haven't killed it

HI Richard,
No I have not killed the gear box, I am upgrading my engine and upgraded the box, It is still in the car and is running fine.

I am building a 363 stroker and a Mustang T5 would not hold up.

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Old 04-15-2006, 01:26 PM
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I'd swap the AOD for a full manual stage 3 c10 with high stall.
Cheaper to purchase and no need to modify you car (pedel-box) to get it in.

(Clutch pedels are over rated )
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Old 04-15-2006, 01:48 PM
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I don't see how anyone can drive a high powered car with an automatic ON THE STREET OR ROAD COURSE....unless it has a manual valve body!!

I put a blower on my '04 Mercury Marauder and got sideways with an unexpected downshift on a damp road......scared the HELL out of me!! It takes a long time to get used to the upshift and downshift patterns so I think any manual tranny is better in a powerful car...especially a lightweight COBRA!!

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Old 04-16-2006, 01:52 AM
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Reptyl,

How does the auto go on the track?

I would imagine you would be good out of the hole in a drag race, but a bit slower than a manual when the going gets twisty?

Ben
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Old 04-16-2006, 06:14 PM
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WASP, are you doing the conversion yourself??????

If so make sure your Ambulance/Health cover is up to scratch


I have seen your handy work at home ....


STIFFY
P.S I have a video of my handy work at home if anyone is interested
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Old 04-17-2006, 04:31 PM
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Never again, I have no intention of swinging that car above me again.
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Old 04-17-2006, 07:50 PM
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I agree with REPTYL
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