More T-5 Nuggets

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Well, I've dug up some more factoids on the T-5.
One I did not know the early non Worldclass V-8 transmissions all have 2.95 first gear, Chevy and Ford. They are rated at 265 lbs torque for 100,000 miles. Everyone says, get a World Class,Well, This is true only if you get a 90 up one! Otherwise the Torque rating is still 265 ft lb up to 90. The only thing the World class transmssions gained was supposed smoother shifting and some durability, except if you read on them you find out that 87-89 World class T-5's love to loose the coating off their synchros and strip teeth from third gear. Hmm world Class? I wonder.
Anyway, What I can find points me to the fact that to build the tranny I want for my American I need to get my hands on an 83-84 Mustang V-8 T-5 or 82-87 Camaro-Firbird V-8 T5 for the gearsets.
  If anyone runs across such a beast that I can use for the core to build let me know!
  Also still looking for an AMC T-5 to rob the tailhousing, shifter and output shaft from.




Mark Price
mpriceATwestco.net
Morgantown, WV
69 AMC rambler, 4.0L, EFI, 5 speed 
65 Ambassador Conv, 327 AUTO, Basketcase
01 S-10 CREWCRAP 4X4