Re: [AMC-List] my 62 classic project

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: <francis.swygert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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" I'm not sure about the strength of the Jeep T-5. Should be a standard
" T-5, nothing special. That means it's as strong as a non-world class
" Mustang T-5, and should hold up under a mild 304 as long as you aren't
" banging the gears too hard.

afaik the '83-5 5.0 t-5 was rated 240 ft-lbs, a tick higher than the
jeep's 220.  i think this has something to do with output torque as
the 'stang 1st is 2.95 vs. the jeep's 4.03.

btw this 5.0 box has the stupidest 5th - 0.63.  with the spacing of
the other gears it's tall enough to be a good 6th, with an 0.8 5th in
between!  too bad they prototyped but never made a t-6...

" Down-shifting puts more strain on the trans
" than up-shifts, by the way. Be a little careful on down-shifting,
" especially into first and second. Your car should weigh a bit less than
" an 80s Mustang, around the same at the most.

it kinda dilutes the fun if you have to pussyfoot the tranny though,
and if you have to get one why not a later stronger unit?

" There are a couple T-5 sites that have specs, a search should turn
" some up. 

i've found charts on ford-app t-5s but nothing comparable on anyone
else's.  luckily for us, fords are the ones that count.
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