I have just ordered the SSM Heads, intake, and a comp cam. After the install I will be running a 100 shot of Nitrous Express wet. I would think this will make a great deal of power which is good. But How much can the 5 speed manual tranny take? How do I go about making it stronger?
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The standard T5 should be able to hold up to almost 400HP. Now, if your looking for something better or that feels better.... no clue. I know the the T5's are notorious for having issues with gear teeth being chewed up from bad shifts. No way around that one.... go figure. Beyond that... try and find a way to get a T56 in your car :D
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I do not know abouit the T5 handling 400HP. Every notice you cannot buy a 3rd gen with a 350 and a 5-speed, they are all autos? they cannot handle serious amounts of power, biggest motor the 5-speed was put on to my knowledge was the 305. even 80s vetttes had the 3+4 transmission. I know people have beefed them up but for the numbers I think you are looking for I heard there is a richmond 6-speed that will fit our cars, (aftermaket) and actually I am going to start looking around for the possiblity of a 6-speed swap.
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if i can find the link on it ill post it...
it was posted on the forum a while back, i believe its a borg warner unit, let me go try and find it i do remember it costs like $2300 ! :eek:R.I.P \'99 Firebird, you will be missed<p>New toy - 2001 GSXR-750, Yoshimura Exhaust, Power Commander, Rebuilt Airbox
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A TKO 5-speed is WAY stronger than the t-5
http://www.fortesparts.com/tremec/index.html
(they also have stuff on the t56 there)Wolf<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/249111/7\" target=\"_blank\">95 black t-top camaro</a>,3.4 5 speed,ud pullies,plugs/wires,de-shaft tb & gutted airbox, homemaid short throw shifter
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A TKO should bolt in(but im not 100% sure [img]graemlins/dunce.gif[/img] ) Whit a lot of fabrication a t56 mighnt work,but you got to check input spline, tooth count,flywheel ,clutch etc.Wolf<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/249111/7\" target=\"_blank\">95 black t-top camaro</a>,3.4 5 speed,ud pullies,plugs/wires,de-shaft tb & gutted airbox, homemaid short throw shifter
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