Buying a T5 transmission for your foxbody mustang? Here’s what you need to know

[@larryfischer364]

After having rebuild/repaired over 1000 T-5s the first thing I would do before any disassembly is shift trans into 1st Gear , slip a yoke into the mainshaft spin the trans backwards from the rear yoke ,this loads the drive side of the gears ,Gear Noise should be about the same in either direction , If its more noise in one direction ,you can count on the input and cluster being worn , than check reverse I've seen alot of T-5s with broken or bent reverse teeth ,meaning that the cluster gear and reverse idler will most likely need replacement ,Most used T-5s are worn out junk today.

[@f150bft]

I know that it needs ATF in it....but as a side note back in the late 80's I worked in Mazda Service and "Mazda" recommended 50 wt motor oil in place of ATF "IF" there was scraping issues while shifting. I know we are talking about two different Jenners (tranny's). I thought I'd throw that out there. Great info here on identification of the T-5s. I have one in my 78 Mustang ll and I'm fixen to put one in my 64 Fairlane Both are the V-6 versions.

[@ericrodas8610]

Very informative, currently dropped my transmission ,will check out your videos

[@505speeds]

Thanks, good luck on the rebuild

[@james7828]

Awesome video man!

[@usd1frencies783]

Good information on t5

[@nunya2814]

Fyi synchromesh is some of the best fluid you can put in these, especially the royal purple synchromax

[@InlinePaul]

Great video! I bought my 92 Mustang used. Previous owner said he had a remanufactured world class T5 installed. What I see is the hex bolt of the non-WC, but the housing below the shifter says TREMEC, which bought Borg Warner in the 1990s, so I wonder if the rebuild shop just used whatever cases were at hand. Also, the gear ratios are of the non-WC (83-84 Fox Mustang). Well I am puzzled, but since the owner drove that tranny for 30,000 miles and burned out a new clutch in that time and the tranny still works fine, I guess it must be strong. Also reverse is not synchronized if that makes any difference on ID.

[@jacquelinechellis4036]

I am fixin my wc t5 4cyl turbo version. Honestly i would rather have the nwc cause the parts are alot cheaper and my motor is less than 100 h.p. the input bearing retainer for mine is way high everone else can get a steel one for cheap. 1- 2 slider was cheap and reverse idler also. Syncros are expensive for wc. Which ones are the best to buy in your opinion thanks for the build videos.

[@Lynn-z9v]

Any info on putting a sbf or ls engine in a a 05-09 mustang using the stock v6 t5? thanks

[@_stangs_]

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[@xX4wdriverXx]

You said bm not your choice! What would you choose?

[@505speeds]

Pro 5.0 or a Steeda

[@xX4wdriverXx]

@@505speeds I just bought a 94 cobra which has some mods. Haven’t looked at the shifter yet but I’ll check out your suggestions thanks

[@o.mtopprint8687]

Where do you get your rebuild kits ?

[@505speeds]

505-speeds-shop.square.site/t5-transmission-parts

[@Spad68]

If your rebuilding it . Isn't the nome world class of anyway ? I totally get it you're going to just install as is but wouldn't a none world class be just as good if you're picking the parts and rebuilding it ?

[@jimthomas1989]

World class and Non World Class are both junk , or will become junk if you have over 300hp engines

[@onetransmission7871]

You've never rebuilt even one T-5 in your life. Why are you trying to make a video?