Transmission options
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5th Wheeling
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What do you mean by "need a truck trans?" I'm contemplating a T5 swap as well (since I have one laying around) but have been hesitant because of comments like this. Are the transmission that were originally on these trucks rated for more torque? Towing?
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What is the intended usage for your truck? A cruiser, a light garbage hauler, or a heavy hauler/tower? If a heavy hauler/tower, then a T-5 won't cut it as it is a car (Mustang, T-bird, Camaro) or a mini-truck trans (used in the S-10). It doesn't have a low 1st gear to enable a heavy load/tow to get started unless you slip the clutch, but you won't have a clutch soon. The S-10 had a gvw up to 4700 lbs. The F-100 started at 4500. A light/medium duty truck trans can carry and tow much heavier weight than a car/mini-truck trans.
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Ah! That makes total sense! My mind always processed it as "the T5 will blow up if you put it in an F100," and for the life of me, I couldn't figure out why, if it's behind a 302, just like it is in my Mustang. Its not so much that the T5 can't handle the power/torque, but rather doesn't have enough gear to get the truck going!
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Hey guys I got the engine set in and now I'm looking for the clutch fork boot. I order one from napa that said it was correct and it is way to small the bellhouseing is for the 400 obviously. Anyone know the part number?
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