t5 tranny
02-01-08, 12:56 AM
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t5 tranny
i searched around and didnt get a solid answer. Everyone knows there is a company selling t5 tranny conversions for our cars. http://www.kennedyeng.com/other.htm
They dont give a good writeup on what is needed for this conversion. It says "The Mazda flywheel, clutch, starter and throwout bearing are retained. A Ford disc must be used" Im confused, it says mazda clutch is retained but you need a ford disc!??
What about driveshaft yoke style and length? Im pretty sure the tranny crossmemeber needs to be modified or fabricated.
Im just curious about it. I was looking at all the options for upgraded transmissions for these transmissions and the cheaper costs.
They dont give a good writeup on what is needed for this conversion. It says "The Mazda flywheel, clutch, starter and throwout bearing are retained. A Ford disc must be used" Im confused, it says mazda clutch is retained but you need a ford disc!??
What about driveshaft yoke style and length? Im pretty sure the tranny crossmemeber needs to be modified or fabricated.
Im just curious about it. I was looking at all the options for upgraded transmissions for these transmissions and the cheaper costs.
02-01-08, 04:02 AM
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Sure, it might be able to handle the torque, but can it handle the REV's???
Most of the stock-type T5's can handle about 400 - 500 lb-ft *AT THE FLYWHEEL*, but they are not rated up to 9kRPM.
"Racing" T5's that are rated to take that kinda revs are over $5k...
If you think about it, the clutch disc (hub) is mated to the input shaft.
This is why you need a "Ford disc".
Yes, you need a custom driveshaft - Ford T5 output to FC pinion diff input.
Unless someone offers this pre-built?
-Ted
Most of the stock-type T5's can handle about 400 - 500 lb-ft *AT THE FLYWHEEL*, but they are not rated up to 9kRPM.
"Racing" T5's that are rated to take that kinda revs are over $5k...
If you think about it, the clutch disc (hub) is mated to the input shaft.
This is why you need a "Ford disc".
Yes, you need a custom driveshaft - Ford T5 output to FC pinion diff input.
Unless someone offers this pre-built?
-Ted
02-01-08, 09:41 AM
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Your best bet would be to ask them about it, also Rotary Shack sells adapters, ask them too.
The clutch disk will need to be custom, as the Ford discs are too big. Basically a Mazda disc with a Ford center.
Getting a custom shaft shouldn't be a big deal, there's lots of shops that offer this service, and it shouldn't cost as much as you might think.
You can get a G-Force T5 for not that much actually (<$3k), with a choice of helical synchro, helical dog ring, or spur dog ring. This would be a good idea as I've read that the stock T5's aren't all that strong, and getting them to handle 400lb-ft means you've got one of the factory upgraded ones and you're not abusing it at all. Apparently stock 5.0 Mustangs break them not infrequently. http://www.gforcetransmissions.com/tran_gt-5.asp
The clutch disk will need to be custom, as the Ford discs are too big. Basically a Mazda disc with a Ford center.
Getting a custom shaft shouldn't be a big deal, there's lots of shops that offer this service, and it shouldn't cost as much as you might think.
You can get a G-Force T5 for not that much actually (<$3k), with a choice of helical synchro, helical dog ring, or spur dog ring. This would be a good idea as I've read that the stock T5's aren't all that strong, and getting them to handle 400lb-ft means you've got one of the factory upgraded ones and you're not abusing it at all. Apparently stock 5.0 Mustangs break them not infrequently. http://www.gforcetransmissions.com/tran_gt-5.asp
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