'85 T-5 April 27, 2006, 12:22:30 PM On Saturday, my new T-5 from an '85 TC will be going into my '87 TC (previously an automatic). The '83-'86 TCs were 155 hp, I believe. Does this mean the tranny is weaker than a '87-'88 T-5? Or perhaps was it the same tranny? Thanks for the info. Quote Selected
'85 T-5 Reply #1 – April 27, 2006, 12:25:21 PM same tranny, gear ratios may be slightly differant. But you shouldnt tell a diff. Quote Selected
'85 T-5 Reply #2 – April 27, 2006, 12:27:41 PM Quote from: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87same tranny, gear ratios may be slightly differant. But you shouldnt tell a diff.Anyone wanna second that?The reason I ask, is the main reason I'm swapping tranny's is because I broke the A4LD (too much boost...). SO, I wanna make sure that this one will handle the power. I thought maybe it was weaker since the '83-'86 TCs had less power. Quote Selected
'85 T-5 Reply #3 – April 27, 2006, 12:49:29 PM Do you have the ID tag from the trans? According to most infohttp://www.moderndriveline.com/Technical_Bits/transmission_spec.htmThe 85 T5 will be a NWC trans and the 87 was a WC. The gear ratios are different. Check the ID code to be certain what you have. Quote Selected
'85 T-5 Reply #4 – April 27, 2006, 05:47:48 PM If it is the NWC it ain't a big deal, neither of the 2.3 trannys are exactly torque rating monsters...Here's a chart that's a little easier to read(at least for me).http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2000/09/t5swap/index2.shtml Quote Selected
'85 T-5 Reply #5 – April 28, 2006, 02:05:46 AM I would think it would be OK, aren't the so-called "world class" 2.3 trannies rated for less torque than a stock 2.3 puts down anyway? Just like how a 5.0 T5 is only rated for 300 ft-lbs which is what a 5.0 makes stock.Just don't forget to swap over the electronic speedo drive. Quote Selected
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