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i am new to this forum i just got an 89 lx 5.0 i used to have an 85 lx 5.0 but nothing big was done to it.

i am planning on ither twin turbo or supercharger for it. but any way i want to know if i should get a better tranny or if u can just get a t5 built stronger?
 
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ok forget about the tranny right now lets focus on the motor.HOW MUCH HP DO YOU WANT.HOW MUCH O YOU HAVE TO SPEND?how many cubic inches are you looking for ???stroker maybe??
 
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e3sean said:
i am new to this forum i just got an 89 lx 5.0 i used to have an 85 lx 5.0 but nothing big was done to it.

i am planning on ither twin turbo or supercharger for it. but any way i want to know if i should get a better tranny or if u can just get a t5 built stronger?
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T5's are trash.. Either get a Tremec or go automatic..
 
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i think it depends on the driver
 
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I am making 337 rwhp and my t5 is doing well I will let you know how they hold up this weekend at the track though.LOL :D But when it does brake im going with pro motion performance T5's
 
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i want 400-450 hp out of it. i thought about going auto but manual is sooo much more fun. my t5 has a bad 2nd gear sincro so i think i will get a better one but damn form 1800 to 2500 for a tranny... phew thats alot... but i guess it doesnt matter how much money or power u have in ur engine if u cant get it to the ground..
 
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the T5 is also one of the most efficient manual transmissions available. As long as you know how to drive... they can handle alot of power. I have also seen them back up 10 second cars. Also a close friend of mine had a T5 behind his S-trimmed 306. That thing made some power.
 
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I just replaced the stock T-5 in my 89. It had 155K on the ticker. It has been slowly going out for a while. Then a few weeks ago, it started acting up real bad. So, I bought another replacemnt. Thought the problem was fixed... NOPE! Bad clutch was still affecting the shifts. Point is, the tranny would have held up quite a bit longer had the clutch not failed. I drive that car hard, and the person before me said he gave it hell also. Now with the new tranny, stout but not harsh clutch, Tri-ax shifter, moser 31 spline axles, replacement FRPP posi, 3.55 gears, and a girdle cover, hopefully things go well for a while, at least until I get my turbos in!
 
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yeah jordans right...wait til ryan comes in...he's used them upto 400hp+...all depends on the driver, then down which clutch and shifter and what adjustment is made to shifter...
 
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ya i will test the t5 for a while, i have a good clutch its a new stage 2 clutch and i have a pro5.0 short throw shifter with a hurst shift arm on it to give leverege.
 
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ok...is it adjusted right..cuz not adjusted right you'll bend forks in a moment and say goodbye to that t5 b4 you know it..
 
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