Dont run high HP on a T5 Tremec BIG Pic warning

[thematrixhazune]

My old Tremec T5 finally bit the dust. However, I am very surprised that it had lasted this long with the power I was making. Just finished pulling it out and figure I would post for the hell of it.

Will be ordering a TKO600 soon!:dancenana:

 

[SRT-4 Turbo 7]

Nice way to shred it.

 

[cobralove90]

worst tranny ever to be put into a ford

 

[NJ 03 GT]

yeah that sucks... seen that on my old t45 before. Well good luck with the tko

 

[STAMPEDE3]

LOL, brings back memories.

Been there, done that several times.

 

[gt347mustang]

worst tranny ever to be put into a ford

I have to disagree... Ive seen some high hp t5's last pretty long if you dont beat on them. remember this tranny was meant for a 200 hp motor with a crap clutch from the factory.



Cool pics of the carnage!!!

 

[THE_STIG]

Well thats your problem right there....

 

[Sonic605hp]

yea t5/t45 are trash only a matter of time with those....

 

[stellar591]

There's nothing World Class about a T5! So how long did it last and how much punishment did you put it through?

 

[ChrisP14]

that sucks....why a tko 600???? everyone i know around here can never seem to find third gear in those tranny's.

 

[thematrixhazune]

There's nothing World Class about a T5! So how long did it last and how much punishment did you put it through?

Lasted for 2 years @600+ftlbs. Ran 130 mph in the 1/4. It had actually went bad just doing a 2-3 gear pull. Didn't shift hard in it at all.

 

[thematrixhazune]

that sucks....why a tko 600???? everyone i know around here can never seem to find third gear in those tranny's.

Because the t56 only holds 450-500ftlbs, I know there is a viper spec but $$$.

I have heard some people say that they shift like tractors, But I think if you get used to shifting the thing then it shouldn't be an issue.

 

[skratpiece]

Missing more teeth than a family reunion in Tennessee.

 

[KingBlack]

worst tranny ever to be put into a ford

...you say this of a 20 y/o transmission?
i disagree

 

[quik67mustang]

exactly why im tossing mine in the garbage!

 

[Turbobrick]

If you gather all the piece's up I know a guy with a good ass welder. :burnout:

 

[Speeds8erM-1]

Because the t56 only holds 450-500ftlbs, I know there is a viper spec but $$$.

I have heard some people say that they shift like tractors, But I think if you get used to shifting the thing then it shouldn't be an issue.

T56 is stronger than a TKO 600 from what I have seen, and shift wayyyyy better. There is a reason 1700 hp Vipers arent running built done up top of the line TKO's.....

 

[AnaheimE]

Compared to what I did to mine that's not all that bad. Your teeth have more damage over a longer area, but mine damage is much deeper.

 

[TRIPLEBLK03]

i blew 3 t-5 to shreads from powershifting, old 95 GT

 

[IShb3w]

Edit: Not my words, copied this from the link below:

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/1035601-post5.html

Since what I do is tech support for both T56's and the TKO, I feel like I should chime in here and throw my point of view into the mix.....

The TKO-600(in stock, unmodified form) is capable of 600hp and 600ft/lbs continuous power in 4th gear. The T56(in stock, unmodified form) is only capable of 450hp and 450 ft/lbs. The final overdrive in the TKO-600 is a .64 while the 6th gear ratio in the T56 is .62. That's about a 100rpm difference.

In my business, I always get the customer who calls and wants the T56 but when I explain the facts, they always switch to the TKO. Now I am not trying to tell you not to go for the T56, I am just telling you the differences so you can make an informed decision.

The TKO is what we call a multi-rail shift linkage system while the T56 is a single rail system. What this means basically is the T56 is easier to shift as there is only 1 rail doing all work instead of 3 rails in the TKO. The TKO will feel a little notchy until it is broken in but then will loosen up and shift like butter.

To me, the T56 is about bragging rights. Like " Hey, I gotta a 6 speed in my stang"...blah blah blah blah but the TKO was built for heavy duty use. Now anyone can take and beef up either unit to withstand crazy amounts of horsepower and torque but remember, it is not HP or even TQ that breaks transmissions, it is shock load. Shock load occurs when you are smoking the tires and all of a sudden, the tires hook and you take off. That is shock load and that is what breaks crap. It is ALWAYS a good idea to have the u-joint as the weak link in the drive train because you would rather break a u-joint than a tranny or rear end, they are a hell of alot cheaper. to replace.

If it were me, I would go TKO and forget about the T56 but that's just me. Good luck in whatever you choose and hopefully, my advice helped you.


Richard
Tech Support
Tremec TKO Transmission Systems