[mustangman9550]

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]

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]

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]

: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]

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]

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]

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

[Bossman351]

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]

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]

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

[Twist 2 Go]

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

[Bossman351]

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]

Originally Posted by fakesaleen i thought they were already all world class t-5 . whats the difference

should have read my post

[vfast]

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]

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]

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.

[Darrell]

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]

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.