Oppinions On the Top Loader?

Countryboy_99 · June 1st, 2009, 08:39 PM

So I've heard the Top Loader transmission is the greatest tranny of the muscle car era. So what all do you guys think about them? Do any of you have them? Are they worth the effort or is it easier to just find yourself a C4 or C6?

MustangOne · June 1st, 2009, 10:39 PM

It is cheaper to get you a C4...

The Top loaders are great old tranny, T-5's are Alot better.

69fastback · June 1st, 2009, 10:46 PM

The best tranny as far as what? They're very strong, and they have a good fun factor, but it really depends on what you're looking to do. I have one, and I like it.

Countryboy_99 · June 2nd, 2009, 12:19 AM

Oh i was just curious what the oppinion around here was on them. Yeah i know a c4 would be easier to come by. Would you get better milage with a toploader than a c4 (assuming the toploader is a 4 speed and the c4 a three)? And I've always been told the T-5 was a week tranny... Which is the best tranny for a daily driver/street car (that aint afraid to perform at the strip too)? For a classic Mustang or other classic Ford?

MustangOne · June 2nd, 2009, 08:59 AM

T-5 is a good tranny not to be used on motors over 300 tq. We use new ones, They are the best for fuel milage.
We Use the TKO 5 speeds on our 427 stroker motors they are good up to 600 tq.

top loaders and C4 get about the same milage both have 1:1 final drives.

Your can get a late 70's over drive top loader that has overdrive.

69fastback · June 2nd, 2009, 03:55 PM

The ratios on the overdrive toploaders are no fun though. Since they were designed for trucks, 1st is a granny gear, and the 3rd-4th shift is like skipping a gear.

Countryboy_99 · June 4th, 2009, 01:18 AM

Ok thanks guys, I'll keep that in mind.

460brevill · June 4th, 2009, 08:39 AM

i took a t-10 out of mine and stuck a t-5 in.best move i ever made.

Countryboy_99 · June 4th, 2009, 10:35 PM

what about when used with a 390? I know that wont match up to a t-5 or any of the newer tranny's.

460brevill · June 5th, 2009, 08:25 AM

you can use the adapter plate for the 302 and put the t-5 on the 390.

Countryboy_99 · June 5th, 2009, 07:32 PM

huh... didn't know you could do that. wouldn't the 390 almost have too much torque for it though?

MustangOne · June 6th, 2009, 06:12 PM

for big block use the TKO 600 can handle up to 600 lbs of torque

June 1st, 2009, 08:39 PM	#1
Countryboy_99 Enthusiast '95 GT Was probably faster before I got it. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oppinions On the Top Loader? So I've heard the Top Loader transmission is the greatest tranny of the muscle car era. So what all do you guys think about them? Do any of you have them? Are they worth the effort or is it easier to just find yourself a C4 or C6? __________________ Its red, long, and comes with an 8 foot bed attached. Wanna come play with it?

June 1st, 2009, 10:39 PM	#2
MustangOne Lost in the 60's 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 2,053 iTrader: 0 reviews	It is cheaper to get you a C4... The Top loaders are great old tranny, T-5's are Alot better. __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

June 1st, 2009, 10:46 PM	#3
69fastback Premium Member 1969 Mustang Mach 1 6.824@101.61 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 0 reviews	The best tranny as far as what? They're very strong, and they have a good fun factor, but it really depends on what you're looking to do. I have one, and I like it. __________________ ./___ _ ____ ___ \. ( ]]] _ _ O _ _ [[[ ) \_ o _ _____ _ o _/ \|___\| ......... \|___\| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyYU3...e_gdata_player

June 2nd, 2009, 12:19 AM	#4
Countryboy_99 Enthusiast '95 GT Was probably faster before I got it. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh i was just curious what the oppinion around here was on them. Yeah i know a c4 would be easier to come by. Would you get better milage with a toploader than a c4 (assuming the toploader is a 4 speed and the c4 a three)? And I've always been told the T-5 was a week tranny... Which is the best tranny for a daily driver/street car (that aint afraid to perform at the strip too)? For a classic Mustang or other classic Ford? __________________ Its red, long, and comes with an 8 foot bed attached. Wanna come play with it?

June 2nd, 2009, 08:59 AM	#5
MustangOne Lost in the 60's 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 2,053 iTrader: 0 reviews	T-5 is a good tranny not to be used on motors over 300 tq. We use new ones, They are the best for fuel milage. We Use the TKO 5 speeds on our 427 stroker motors they are good up to 600 tq. top loaders and C4 get about the same milage both have 1:1 final drives. Your can get a late 70's over drive top loader that has overdrive. __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

June 2nd, 2009, 03:55 PM	#6
69fastback Premium Member 1969 Mustang Mach 1 6.824@101.61 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 0 reviews	The ratios on the overdrive toploaders are no fun though. Since they were designed for trucks, 1st is a granny gear, and the 3rd-4th shift is like skipping a gear. __________________ ./___ _ ____ ___ \. ( ]]] _ _ O _ _ [[[ ) \_ o _ _____ _ o _/ \|___\| ......... \|___\| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyYU3...e_gdata_player

June 4th, 2009, 01:18 AM	#7
Countryboy_99 Enthusiast '95 GT Was probably faster before I got it. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok thanks guys, I'll keep that in mind. __________________ Its red, long, and comes with an 8 foot bed attached. Wanna come play with it?

June 4th, 2009, 08:39 AM	#8
460brevill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 reviews	i took a t-10 out of mine and stuck a t-5 in.best move i ever made. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

June 4th, 2009, 10:35 PM	#9
Countryboy_99 Enthusiast '95 GT Was probably faster before I got it. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	what about when used with a 390? I know that wont match up to a t-5 or any of the newer tranny's. __________________ Its red, long, and comes with an 8 foot bed attached. Wanna come play with it?

June 5th, 2009, 08:25 AM	#10
460brevill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 reviews	you can use the adapter plate for the 302 and put the t-5 on the 390. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

June 5th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#11
Countryboy_99 Enthusiast '95 GT Was probably faster before I got it. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	huh... didn't know you could do that. wouldn't the 390 almost have too much torque for it though? __________________ Its red, long, and comes with an 8 foot bed attached. Wanna come play with it?

June 6th, 2009, 06:12 PM	#12
MustangOne Lost in the 60's 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 2,053 iTrader: 0 reviews	for big block use the TKO 600 can handle up to 600 lbs of torque __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

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