Is a T5 transmission a 5 speed?

The Mustang’s T5 five-speed transmission has been in continuous production for 34 years. Originally designed and manufactured by Borg-Warner and first offered in the Mustang in 1983, the venerable T-5 has been a Pony Car mainstay for longer than a lot of us have been licensed drivers.

How strong is a T5 transmission?

“Best of all the T-5Z has a torque rating of 330 lb-ft based on 100,000 miles of use. The stock T-5Z can handle up to 450 hp with a soft locking clutch when it is not shock loaded like in drag racing.”

Is the TREMEC T-5 a good transmission?

Easily accepting up to 300 lb-ft of torque, the TREMEC T-5 is not only durable, but offers easy operation and a deep overdrive – making any hot rod, street car, or kit car more enjoyable to drive. Extremely lightweight; just 75 lbs. dry!

How many speeds is a T5 transmission?

In the aftermarket, Tremec first built the 3550 five-speed, which was later superseded by the TKO. Both the 3550 and now the TKO have been replaced by the TKO-500 and TKO-600. The numbers refer to their advertised torque capacities. The 600 uses a 2.87 First-gear ratio while the 500 employs a deeper 3.27 low gear.

What cars use T5 transmission?

Applications

  • 1982-83 AMC Spirit.
  • 1982-83 AMC Concord.
  • 1982-88 AMC Eagle.
  • 1982-86 Jeep CJ-7.
  • 1984-86 2.5L Inline 4, 2.8L V6, and turbo diesel Jeep Cherokee XJ/Comanche MJ.
  • 1984-86 Ford Mustang SVO (World-Class T-5 1985-1986)
  • 1983.5-1995 V8 Ford Mustang (World-Class T-5 1985-1995)

What Ford vehicles have a T5 transmission?

In 1983, T5’s were introduced to Fox body Mustangs and continued to be used in V-6 Mustangs until 2010. The T5 is the longest running five speed overdrive, standard shift transmission spanning more than 30 years of production.

How much torque can T-5 handle?

Later, the T5 was further upgraded to harness the power of the ’93 Mustang Cobra. This version, dubbed the T5 “Z” because of its Ford part number designation, has tapered output bearings and a steel front-bearing retainer (versus aluminum) among other things, pushing its torque rating to 330 lb-ft.

What cars use a T5 transmission?

What Fords came with a T5 transmission?

Is a T5 transmission automatic?

The T5 transmission is a manual five-speed transmission manufactured for Ford, by Borg Warner (now Tremec.)

How do I know if I have a T5 transmission?

An identification tag number, which is on one of the mounting bolts on the tail case, can identify all T-5 manual five-speeds. Whether they are Borg-Warner or Tremec units, all have a seven-digit ID number on this tag.