Rebuilt/strengthened T-5's help......

mustangman9550 · March 29th, 2006, 03:45 PM

Anybody know any places that you can get a Borg Warner t-5 rebuilt or redone for more torque capacity??? Mine is shot and want to keep the T-5 due to upgraded clutch ,alum. driveshaft, and pro shifter. Anybody got any ideas on a semi-cheap upgrade option, holla!

Twist 2 Go · March 29th, 2006, 10:31 PM

there isn't a whole lot to do to a t5 on the cheap other than a basic rebuild. Anything else starts getting expensive especially if you want it to hold a lot of power G-Force makes some good stuff for a T5 but it's pricey.

mdvaldosta · March 29th, 2006, 10:46 PM

Purchase a World Class kit and go to a local transmission shop. Still though, even with the world class kit it's not as strong as a Tremec.

Bossman351 · March 29th, 2006, 11:05 PM

:homo If you insist on keeping the t5, just take it to a tranny shop and tell them to rebuild it with a world class kit. Not sure what labor rates are near you but here Im looking at about 700 bux +@200 for the upgrade kit. You could probably buy one already built for that off of eBay but then youre dealing with someone you dont know.

mustangman9550 · March 30th, 2006, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by Bossman351

:homo If you insist on keeping the t5, just take it to a tranny shop and tell them to rebuild it with a world class kit. Not sure what labor rates are near you but here Im looking at about 700 bux +@200 for the upgrade kit. You could probably buy one already built for that off of eBay but then youre dealing with someone you dont know.

This is true. I found a place in my bible,er I mean 5.0&Superfords mag. called Astro Perf. in FL that has good deals on rebuilt units, you just got to send them your unit and pass a core inspection. Then they send you a ready built one back and sounds like a good deal. Thing is I haven't ever heard anything about them before. Anybody heard anything Astro Performance???

vfast · March 30th, 2006, 06:03 PM

I would say learn to rebuild your own t-5 because if you keep it you'll be going through this several more times.....the world class kits are bs as you don't get the coated gear set and the awsum 2.95 first gear as the want make the wc-t5 a want to own transmission..it you have a short shift,shifter then dump it for the stock one as this will help the t5 live longer

fakesaleen · March 30th, 2006, 06:19 PM

i thought they were already all world class t-5 . whats the difference

Bossman351 · March 30th, 2006, 06:23 PM

The Worldclass has a different gear ratio for first gear and the gears are thicker than the regular t5 so theyre supposed to hold up to more horsepower.

mustangman9550 · March 30th, 2006, 06:33 PM

I think I'm gonna go with the Astro Performance Super Alloy tranny. Supposedly it will hold to my torque level and horsepower output. They seem like a real standup company.....

fakesaleen · March 30th, 2006, 09:21 PM

my transmission says world class on it how much can it handle

Twist 2 Go · March 30th, 2006, 10:53 PM

I thought all the 5.0 efi's from mid-86 and up w/ t5's were the "world-class" trans.

Bossman351 · March 30th, 2006, 11:50 PM

I believe it was an option. I have 2 friends one with an 89 and the other with an 87 both are GTs. Both guys stripped 3rd gear within warranty period and upgraded to the WC model.

vfast · April 1st, 2006, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by fakesaleen

i thought they were already all world class t-5 . whats the difference

should have read my post

vfast · April 1st, 2006, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by Twist 2 Go

I thought all the 5.0 efi's from mid-86 and up w/ t5's were the "world-class" trans.

world class was offered in a 93 cobra......2.95 first gear,gears are coated for really smooth shift..lager retainer,etc

91REDGT50 · May 2nd, 2006, 01:31 AM

Would you fella's say that the 82 Capri I found junked with a T5 I could use in my 91 Foxbody with of course an 87-93 bellhousing?!

I could use some outside opinions. Thanks!

Bossman351 · May 2nd, 2006, 02:18 AM

Considering its a t-5 al you would have to do is pull it out of the Capri and put it in your Stang. I would recomend a new clutch, pressure plate and throwout bearing while youre in there and it wouldnt hurt to have the flywheel re-surfaced too.

1slo5.0 · May 2nd, 2006, 03:26 AM

Originally Posted by mustangman9550

This is true. I found a place in my bible,er I mean 5.0&Superfords mag. called Astro Perf. in FL that has good deals on rebuilt units, you just got to send them your unit and pass a core inspection. Then they send you a ready built one back and sounds like a good deal. Thing is I haven't ever heard anything about them before. Anybody heard anything Astro Performance???

My buddy just bought a trans from Astro Performance. No feedback yet but I'd be real hesitant to buy one because they just started making these units so nobody has any feedback on them yet. I do know that he had to wait 6 additional weeks beyond what they told him. They are real similar to a G-Force.

If you keep your T5, do like vfast said and learn how to rebuild it yourself because this won't be the only time you rebuild it. It will become as common as changing your spark plugs unless you drive like a little old lady.

1gunner23 · May 2nd, 2006, 07:03 PM

try this place MANTRANS.com they gave me some of the best prices i have foung yet. might have to call though b/c web page was being fixed.

March 29th, 2006, 03:45 PM	#1
mustangman9550 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tuscaloosa,AL Posts: 153 iTrader: 0 reviews	Rebuilt/strengthened T-5's help...... Anybody know any places that you can get a Borg Warner t-5 rebuilt or redone for more torque capacity??? Mine is shot and want to keep the T-5 due to upgraded clutch ,alum. driveshaft, and pro shifter. Anybody got any ideas on a semi-cheap upgrade option, holla!

March 29th, 2006, 10:31 PM	#2
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716 iTrader: 0 reviews	there isn't a whole lot to do to a t5 on the cheap other than a basic rebuild. Anything else starts getting expensive especially if you want it to hold a lot of power G-Force makes some good stuff for a T5 but it's pricey. __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net

March 29th, 2006, 11:05 PM	#4
Bossman351 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: On the trailer.......broke. Posts: 1,258 iTrader: 0 reviews	:homo If you insist on keeping the t5, just take it to a tranny shop and tell them to rebuild it with a world class kit. Not sure what labor rates are near you but here Im looking at about 700 bux +@200 for the upgrade kit. You could probably buy one already built for that off of eBay but then youre dealing with someone you dont know. __________________

March 30th, 2006, 06:19 PM	#7
fakesaleen Enthusiast 1988 lx t-top Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Port Huron, MI. Posts: 530 iTrader: 0 reviews	i thought they were already all world class t-5 . whats the difference __________________

March 30th, 2006, 06:23 PM	#8
Bossman351 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: On the trailer.......broke. Posts: 1,258 iTrader: 0 reviews	The Worldclass has a different gear ratio for first gear and the gears are thicker than the regular t5 so theyre supposed to hold up to more horsepower. __________________

March 29th, 2006, 10:46 PM	#3
mdvaldosta MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,940 iTrader: 0 reviews	Purchase a World Class kit and go to a local transmission shop. Still though, even with the world class kit it's not as strong as a Tremec.

March 30th, 2006, 06:03 PM	#6
vfast Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: shimmy shack takeout Posts: 1,092 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would say learn to rebuild your own t-5 because if you keep it you'll be going through this several more times.....the world class kits are bs as you don't get the coated gear set and the awsum 2.95 first gear as the want make the wc-t5 a want to own transmission..it you have a short shift,shifter then dump it for the stock one as this will help the t5 live longer

March 30th, 2006, 06:33 PM	#9
mustangman9550 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tuscaloosa,AL Posts: 153 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think I'm gonna go with the Astro Performance Super Alloy tranny. Supposedly it will hold to my torque level and horsepower output. They seem like a real standup company..... __________________

March 30th, 2006, 09:21 PM	#10
fakesaleen Enthusiast 1988 lx t-top Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Port Huron, MI. Posts: 530 iTrader: 0 reviews	my transmission says world class on it how much can it handle __________________

March 30th, 2006, 10:53 PM	#11
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716 iTrader: 0 reviews	I thought all the 5.0 efi's from mid-86 and up w/ t5's were the "world-class" trans. __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net

March 30th, 2006, 11:50 PM	#12
Bossman351 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: On the trailer.......broke. Posts: 1,258 iTrader: 0 reviews	I believe it was an option. I have 2 friends one with an 89 and the other with an 87 both are GTs. Both guys stripped 3rd gear within warranty period and upgraded to the WC model. __________________

May 2nd, 2006, 01:31 AM	#15
91REDGT50 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	Would you fella's say that the 82 Capri I found junked with a T5 I could use in my 91 Foxbody with of course an 87-93 bellhousing?! I could use some outside opinions. Thanks!

May 2nd, 2006, 02:18 AM	#16
Bossman351 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: On the trailer.......broke. Posts: 1,258 iTrader: 0 reviews	Considering its a t-5 al you would have to do is pull it out of the Capri and put it in your Stang. I would recomend a new clutch, pressure plate and throwout bearing while youre in there and it wouldnt hurt to have the flywheel re-surfaced too. __________________

May 2nd, 2006, 07:03 PM	#18
1gunner23 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: up state NY Posts: 277 iTrader: 0 reviews	try this place MANTRANS.com they gave me some of the best prices i have foung yet. might have to call though b/c web page was being fixed.

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