Re: [AMC-List] D&D transmissions? T-5 questions

["Armand Eshleman" <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 Mark, Not sure exactly what combo of parts you will end up with but I can
tell you I ended up using a Mustang 10-1/2"  1-1/16" diameter 10 spline
clutch disc with an AMC 11" Borg and Beck style pressure plate for my T5
setup. My T5 has the 1-1/16" 10 spline input shaft. So far works great. Some
day I plan on getting a stronger clutch disc and pressure plate but I will
have to buy them individually, as I haven't located a kit for this
application yet.
I know a guy who tried to use the AMC 1-1/8" dia. 10 spline stuff on the
mustang 1-1/16" shaft and didn't like it. It chattered alot.
I suggest using a GM steel input shaft/throwout cover. Or you can machine a
steel Ford input cover to fit the AMC bell housing which is what I did. I
had the length and diameter matched to the input cover of a SR-4 four speed.
I strongly suggest dumping the trash ford shifter for a B&M or equivalent
shifter. You will like it much better. I used a B&M Pro shifter and it is
very positive about gear shifting. The shifter base plate sits right up
there through the tunnel floor and looks awesome too. I bought a T5 rebuild
video from Hanlon Motorsports http://www.hanlonmotorsports.com/  and a
rebuild kit. I talked with Bob Hanlon a couple times too when I encountered
trouble. Bob is a great guy and very willing to help out. The T5 completely
transformed by Javelin!!! That old Borg Warner 3 sped automatic sucked so
much power that the car was a dog. Now with the T5 and 2:87 axle the car
really responds and will burn rubber forever. My T5 has the 3:35 first gear.
It launches pretty well, except it really burns rubber if I give it too much
throttle. New rubber will cure some of that for me. You may want 3:54 rear
gears for the 2.95 version or ?. The guy I know who has 3:54 rear gears with
3:35 first gear doesn't like that combo at all, too low first gear. The .63
overdrive 5th gear gets me a low cruising rpm.

Armand


 I'll be using my AMC throwout collar or a GM steel piece and a new cluster.
 I also need to figure out what I can use for a clutch disc. Right now I
have a 10.9" Jeep clutch/pressure Plate/Flywheel in place. I also have a 10"
4.0L flywheel I could move to.
 Anyone have any thoughts on which way to go?
Mark Price
markprice242ATadelphia.net
Morgantown, WV


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