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T-10 borg Warner 4 spd
I just recently acquired a cast iron T-10 tranny. I was considering useing it in my FFR Cobra project. The tranny will be bolting up to a 347 stroker around 450 hp. I am looking for advise on the pros and cons of this configuration.
....is the tranny strong enough? ....how smooth does it shift? ....will there be a linkage problem? Thanks mike |
The Warner T-10 is not strong enough to hold up to the demands that you require. These were discontinued as a RPO item in '64 by Ford and mid '63 by GM. They were superceded by the Toploader (Ford) and the Muncie (GM). They cannot handle, over a long period, the torque demand of high output engines, espcially in drag racing applications. The syncronizers are the first thing to go--balky into second and popping out of third is the usual route.
Your best bet would be a Toploader, as the only way to make the T-10 stronger is to swap it out with Super T-10 gearing. By that time, you would be better off with a TL. |
Thankyou!
I was starting to think know one was going to answer. I think I will persue new horizons. I am realy interested in a 5 spd. I like the thought of cruising at a lower rpm.
Your answer was exactally what I expected. Thanks again. |
Mike,
A word of caution if you are considering a T 5. DON"T buy a pre-1984 T 5 because they were considered weaker than the 1984 and later versions. The 1986 and later models are probably an even better choice, but for just a little more money you could have a TREMIC and they can be thrashed around pretty hard. Clois |
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