08-14-2004, 02:46 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Washington DC Metro (Virginia),
VA
Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadsters, Tweaked 351W, T-5Z, CRII Tech Support Team.
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I'll make a case for the T-5.
First off, don't confuse the early T-5's (rated for 260 f/p tq) with the late T-5Z (rated for 330 f/p tq).
Second, close ratio T-5Z's were not installed by Ford in any Mustangs so upgrading or new purchase is necessary.
So far, 15,000 miles on T-5Z filled with Moble 1 synthetic ATF behind stout 351W, and no problems. I love the way this trans shifts.
A lightweight Cobra will spin the tires before putting enough torque through the drivetrain to damage the trans. The one problem with the T-5 is the shifter forks. The shifter MUST be a positive stop design which the stock one isn't, and aftermarket ones (Hurst, etc.) are. |
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