Re: Length of AMC T-5

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

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" I measured the T-4 in my Garage yesterday it is 24" from Bellhousing
" face to tip of tailhousing where the output seal is pressed in. Same as
" others I have seen measurements on.

thanks!  that confirms the impression that all t4/t5 are the same
lentgh pretty much.

" I've been thinking of this T-4 and possible uses for it.
" Best one I've com up with so far would be for a drag/ road racer wanting
" to build a light weight 4 speed. Stuff a top of the line gearset on a
" world class main shaft mount it in a Ford World class T-5 main case then
" add the T-4 Tailhousing and top cover shift assembly.
"  Your shifter would still fit the factory console in Concords, gremlins
" Etc; And you'd have a stout 75 lb four speed!  I think some of the gears
" sets are rated at 500 plus horsepower and ft lbs torque for T-5s.  Some
" of the race T-5s are sold without fifth gear in place anyway.

the strongest 'stock' ones are the ford svt, 330 ft-lbs.  g-force
makes super-strong internals which they claim are good for 600 hp, but
that wouldn't take more than 330 ft-lbs if you're talking 10000 rpm...

" You might have to mill off the end of the cluster though. I'm not sure
" how that would work.

hmmm...  straightforward, with the right tools - carbide or diamond
i'd expect.
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