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Topic: How much horsepower and torque can a stock top loader and T-5 handle?
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 895
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 09-29-2002 08:52 AM
   
How much horsepower and torque can a stock top loader and T-5 handle?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 18704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-29-2002 11:58 AM
Top loader near 500 HP, T-5 anything over 350 is pushing it.  ------------------
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 2991
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 09-29-2002 05:52 PM
Almost afraid to ask... how about a T-10? Hasn't broke yet (no slicks yet either), but it'll have a toploader before I take this car to the track.
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 895
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 09-29-2002 09:18 PM
So I guess that the T5 will not hold up to the 351 stroker I'm thinking of. It would be nice to have that 5th gear. quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Top loader near 500 HP, T-5 anything over 350 is pushing it.
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MrWesson22
Gearhead Posts: 1103
From: Dacula, GA
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 09-29-2002 11:01 PM
Put a tremec in it.
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Neal 69 Gulfstream Aqua Grande
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 4637
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 09-29-2002 11:58 PM
A T5 will live behine a 600" Boss 429 if you drive like an old lady (tho not Shirley Muldowney!)You can also bust one with a mild 302. Driving style determines most of it,but i still wouldn't use a T5 behind any 351.
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 1379
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 10-01-2002 07:42 AM
I have the Ford Racing Z-spec T-5 behind my 351, no problems so far, and I do rip on it pretty hard sometimes, but my car is a tire frying beast, if I get some sticky tires it may be a parts breaker.------------------
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67 stang 5 speed, 351W,
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cpmaverick
Moderator Posts: 1541
From: Auburn, AL.
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 10-01-2002 12:12 PM
I'd say a T-5 can handlequite a bit of horsepower, as long as you always run street tires and never launch the car. If you plan on drag racing, ever, don't get one  ------------------
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 895
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 10-03-2002 06:59 AM
I always liked the Dough Nash transmissions, but they are expensive even when used! I think Richmond now makes it. It can handle 450 foot pounds of torque.  Whats a T-56?
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