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Can you upgrade a T5 transmission?

This transmission is known as the Pro GF/T5-H (for helical). Common to both transmissions, Pro Motion upgrades these T5s with 26-spline input shafts, a cluster support plate, and high-alloy shift link plates. As an option, they can be fitted with bronze shift forks and a high-alloy 28-spline output shaft.

What is the difference between T5 and T5 world class?

The most important difference between the non-world class and the world-class transmissions is the torque rating. Later is better (or the higher the tag number). For example, 1983-’89 Mustang units, both world class and non-world class, were rated at 265-lbs. ft.

How much power can T5 handle?

My T5 has lasted very reliably behind about 480 ftlb flywheel torque (412 at wheels) with much full throttle use at the strip. Having said that though some people seem to be very ‘hard’ on transmissions and can spit a T5 all over the ground behind a stock 302. If you think you’re in that catagory then don’t use the T5.

How do I make my T5 shift better?

The normal driving technique for a T5 is to hold the lever to the left and pull it back from 1st into 2nd. Then with an open palm and thumb slightly down push the lever forward from 2nd and the centering springs cross shift it into 3rd. “You do not push the lever over to the right but straight forward.”

How much torque can a world class T5 handle?

This version, dubbed the T5 “Z” because of its Ford part number designation, has tapered output bearings and a steel front-bearing retainer (versus aluminum) among other things, pushing its torque rating to 330 lb-ft.

How strong is a world class T5?

The stock T-5Z can handle up to 450 hp with a soft locking clutch when it is not shock loaded like in drag racing.” Couture tell us the aftermarket offers performance enthusiasts heavy-duty gear sets for the T5, with some companies claiming 600 lb-ft of torque capacity.

How good is the T5 transmission?

Not only does the T5 provide a highway-friendly overdrive, but it also provides a deep First gear ratio for better off-the-line performance. The Mustang’s T5 five-speed transmission has been in continuous production for 34 years.

What is a T5 non world class transmission?

The T5 Non World Class is a five speed, RWD or 4WD transmission. The T5 Non World Class is a American engineering design, this transmission is all aluminum top loaded with internal single rail shift linkage. This transmission has cylindrical roller bearings supporting the cluster gear.

How much is a cluster gear for a Ford T5 transmission?

Cluster gear for T5 3.35 ratio world class Fords with tooth count of 34-31-23-15 (R)-15. Cluster gear for T5 3.35 ratio world class Fords with tooth count of 34-29-23-15 (R)-15. From $99.00 Cluster gear for T5 2.95 ratio world class Ford & GM V8 with tooth count of 31-29-22-15 (R)-14. From $173.00 Cluster gear for T5 non world class transmissions.

What kind of warranty do you have on the T5 world class?

We provide a no hassle 12 month warranty, performance guaranteed. The T5 World Class is a five speed, RWD or 4WD transmission. The T5 World Class is a American engineering design, this transmission is all aluminum top loaded with internal single rail shift linkage.

How many teeth are in a T5 2nd gear transmission?

T5 2nd gear with 33 teeth will fit GM 1988 – 1992 World class V8 & Ford World class V8 transmissions with the Z code 2.95 ratio gear set. From $84.95 T5 3rd Gear with 27 teeth. Will fit Ford World class V8 T5 transmissions 1985-up with an 052 cluster.