Mark V8

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What kind of bhp and torque can a T5 reliably take ?

The new world class heavy duty versions are advertised at 330lbs ft which does not seem that much

How well do they last with 400 bhp /400 lbs ft ?

Thanks for any input

Mark

Staffi

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Mark, i think 400lb/ft is ok with them, once you start heading 450+ then i guess it's a lottery..

Again depends how you treat them i guess...

330 surely WANT harm it at all, that's the crappy 4x4 ones....

ajamesc

i took 3rd gear out of mine with 350bhp and about the same torque and i dont drive like a twat but it did last about 2 years!

Staffi

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BHP doesn't do it Andy, it's the torque, i know some with over 400lb/ft that are going strong, as i said, it's a lottery really mate..

Mark V8

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I'm considering buying a brand new one and can only afford to do it the once.

Realistically my engine will be around 350bhp 350lbs ft, I just do not want to splash the cash and have it go pop at a RWYB.

Is the Jaguar Getrag any stronger ?

Mark

Staffi

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Don't know alot about them Mark, but i'd guess yes..

T5 should be fine with your 350/350 mate, watch your diff too if you're a DRAG STRIP man..

ajamesc

As stated with the same torque

Mr RS500

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I run a std box and diff in my 500bhp rs500 for 2 years and kicked its head in without a min bother

Not sure what the torque was tho but i bet its high

STUCOS

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Killed 2 boxes with in 1000 miles on my t38 car,just rebuilt box with tvr gear set and new bearings,lay and main shaft,so time will tell,lee cattamore ran a standard box wth 550 bhp for 2 years with hardly a problem

cheeRS stu

tomoyb

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getrag is a good box,not as nice a gear change as t5 but defo stronger

Staffi

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Now that does suprise me knowing how Lee could drive a cossie....

turnover

get yourself a tremec 5 or 6 speed and be done with it

Mark V8

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They cost a fair bit more cash, if the T5 is strong enough I would rather use it.

Mark

dave cos4x4

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they last because the rear wheels start to spin up with decent power lol,if they gripped they would last 5 mins.

LHD220Turbo

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how much is a brand new one?

as said a tremac tko 600 would be fit and forget and you will never break it

LHD220Turbo

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you'll be fine with 350/350 anyway

Mark V8

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New super duty T5 is $1295 + shipping and taxes

http://www.summitracing.com/search/P...n&autoview=SKU

I assume they are covering their asses with the max of 330 lbsft ?

Mark

LHD220Turbo

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personally i wouldnt bother buying a new t5; just get one in this country and have it rebuild by bara or gearbox man etc.

Mark V8

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Second hand prices seem quite high if it needs a rebuild to bring it up to scratch and I would like the high 5th gear ratio 0.63:1 that comes with the new box to try and keep mpg to a sensible level.

Mark

BRAMMER

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Mines holding up ok, actually feel super solid when pulling hard and changes fine on full boost

gibbo frst

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theirs a place on ebay been selling big tooth t5s for 800quid.. says its the same kit as quaife. he said they are good for about 400 bhp and the same torque.. im going to get mine rebuilt by bara and see how well it lasts.. i hoped someone had tried one of the big tooth kits on ebay as they are not a lot more expensive than a rebuild . not sure if i want all the noise though..

Mark V8

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Any one know if a T56 will squeeze into a Sierra transmission tunnel ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Mark